How do I say this in the fewest sentences as possible?
What I believe in 'now' more than ever before is 'actions speak louder than words', but I don't know how to ‘show’ you that to have a relationship with me does not mean 'all or nothing at all'?
I would really prefer to enjoy your company, to hang out, to have fun, to eat together, watch movies, to laugh, experience, enjoy each other, encourage ... whatever ...
I not only hold you in high esteem and appreciate who you are, but I like being with you ... It is not 'either-or' with me ... it never was.
Quite frankly, A, I miss your companionship ... never mind love ... I like you, you're a good guy, your funny, smart, thoughtful, and talented. I like who you are...what's more, I think you enjoy my company, too, but that doesn’t mean that we can’t find our strength and inspiration independently. It is not ‘all or nothing’. Understand?