I've had my Monstera deliciosa for three years now, and I'm only just getting consistent fenestration on new leaves

I've had my Monstera deliciosa for three years now, and I'm only just getting consistent fenestration on new leaves. I think the breakthrough was moving it closer to an east-facing window—not blasting it, but giving it genuinely bright, indirect light for most of the day. I'd read plenty about how they *need* moisture and humidity, but I was probably overwatering in my first year. Now I let the top inch dry between waterings and it's thriving. Has anyone else found their growth really accelerated once they nailed the light requirements?