"and I am expecting things to be more improved, I do suppose, than what they are..."
I would say this is a solid step. Remember.. you have been fretting a bit over him just showing up. Maybe he is "faking" it.. but damnit.. he showed up. That has to count for something. The last thing you want to be is overzealous here. If anything you should have learned by now.. things take time.. and planning.
I am a little caught off guard by the C recommending dates already. It is not a bad idea.. maybe we could try some of the little outings we discussed earlier. Even if you just met for coffee or something. Propose something that he would enjoy.. bowling.. a day shooting skeet.. building a kennel at his house.
That last one had a little bit of sarcasm in it.
Don't be overbearing.. let him come to you a little.. you could even white lie a bit.. me and "someone" are going "here" and at the last minute they cancel. Or maybe you want someone there with you. Don't limit you thinking to the obvious.. think outside the box. You can do it.. I have seen you.
He is a little engaged now.. and like Sandi2 said.. ideally we want him chasing you. We just have to peak his interest some.
Relax Eat Think Act normal React.. Smartly. Do something different. Emulate. Do Work.
