not a peep

[Dom R]

Then perhaps go with it, and tell him "ok then go file".
At this point, you need to be prepared for that.

(maybe you should start filling out your match profile now. har har)

This is not something to "bluff".
only say it if you mean it.
and heck, by now, you might enjoy "dating", at just the "go out and have men chat you up and buy you stuff" level