Yes, communication is at the root of most of our problems. We fall victim to so many misconceptions- both of us. We have both sabatoged many good times because we didn't clear up a MAJOR misconception.

My fear always takes me back to the place of:
What if he really meant this or that and he is using the misconception thing as an excuse? So, things stay very muddied between us.

I am just going to be bold and see where it takes me.

I sent a VERY bold text today.
Very.

So much so that it may take a day or two for him to respond- if he does.

We'll see what happens.