Don't be so quick to make assumptions. He was still out with you the first chance he got and maybe his silence has more to do with him trying to figure things out and not a verification of gossip.
Just keep doing what you have been. It seems like its working and you are really giving him food for thought.
Have a great day! Hugs to you! ((((Michelle))))
M:39 H:39 K:S14;D8 T:22yr M:15yrs S:12/28/07 EA/PA 3/14/08 OW preg 11/17/08 born 12/12/08 his ~~~~~~~ Never allow someone to be your priority while allowing yourself to be their option