That way, if things don't work out you don't have those yucky feelings
I am SO into avoiding yuky feelings these days. (Jill, as always, you are a wordsmith, luv ya)
So far the only one having doubts (overthinking) was your truly. I would likely give the same advice to someone in my situation. Also, since the business tie is cut, worst thing that can happen is she says, "thank you but no thank you" how can that sting compared to ILYBINILWY?