Stella, dont beat yourself up to much for feeling like you do. Your h is giving you mixed signals. I feel like newbie often and then I remember what the oldtimers told me then.

I say it to myself, it helps. No expectations, no R talk, GAL, PMA, do not initiate contact and if he does keep it short.

I think I am going to put it to music and make a song of it.

Hang in there, you are doing great!