No, I don't think he's blowing smoke...just a guess, though...
What's been working lately is if I follow this formula:
I feel [feeling] because [reason]. And being extremely explicit. That helped earlier when he and I were talking.
You're right. I should just ask.
I did tell him, point-blank, earlier today that what he's telling me doesn't make any sense. That, if I'm the only one he can rely on, can always call, etc, why is he choosing JD (and his friends) over me?
