I know quite a few DBers on this board whose WAS saw Ls and even filed but later it was dropped, him seeing his L isn't the end, though I can understand your pain that he is even seeing one and that it seems so final talking to a L, but it doesnt have to be.
As far as the date, I had one of those, that numbskull idea of "seeing if I feel something", he still doens't understand that love isn't a feeling it is a desicion, I'm sorry you had hopes that were dashed, but dont' loose hope hon. Sometimes distance does help, and I hope this is your case, that he sees what he is missing.
I do believe in fake it until you make it, but I dont' think you have be all upbeat and chipper when he is around, just relax, be yourself, the self you were before you met him...find that confidence again.
Be not afraid...I will repay you for the years the locusts have eaten Joel2
30something 2kids survivor of S, MLC, A, D I have peace in my heart, at last.