Try to keep calm and breathe. I think you psych yourself out too much and then you tend to overreact when the R talk does come. I think you are doing well and that things could be changing but you have to remember that it is all baby steps and that there is still a long road ahead.
I'm so glad to hear you are finally GAL and having a good time at your friends house. That made me smile. I hope it is improving your PMA and helping you keep calm.
I'm also soo happy for you about this date he is taking you on. I also love love love the idea of asking him to take you back to your friends house instead of your place. Even if he asks you back or hints at ML stay strong and just politely say you would rather stay at friends house for the night and then watch his head spin!!! Lol.
