Dana, as always, you sound so strong and healthy. I didn't realize you just finished teaching year 2--I can only begin to imagine the stress! Your summer plans sound awesome. I see that you teach ESL--have you looked into adult classes to teach? The pay is usually outstanding, and the students motivated. Many private companies, as well as those sponsored by the schools and/or city.
You may be right that you need the distance right now. But I wonder how badly he is treating you if he is inviting you out to dinner. Could his verbal digs be seen as his fear, rather than him trying to hurt you? Does he even realize he is doing it? Can you call him on it when he does it?
He is taking on the risk right now, asking you out on a date, pretty much, and you turned him down a few times and then couldn't go. Men are fragile beings...
Only you know him well enough to judge whether or not he is really trying, and if he is worth it.
