oh dear, I know the feelings you describe My Lady...
I am sorry you are a bit frustrated. But you know how this goes. You know the rules. Dont let this week get to you. Stay positive and listen to your heart.
I know you probably think I am talking from my perspective, but honestly I have you in mind when I say that it is not like CEO is a bum that you just run into, ugly or crude. He is a man at the right age, handsome, clever, sophisticated, etc etc. who seems to appreciate you very much. It doesnt sound like a sounding board, it sounds like a man to (someday) fall in love with. And much better than the sperm bank... Love K