Michelle, it definitely does which is why i'm pulling back a little. I can't compete with an ideal in his head so I am not going to try. If things blow up it is going to take a lot of time I think, he can't seem to settle, it is almost like if he stops he'll have to face himself. Of course that is my opinion and subjecture, I know I am probably wrong but it is my intuition about him.
I am intent on building friendship but with the goal of moving to the next level. I'm not sure I can just be friends with him. However the only way it'll work is if he makes some effort and I think the only way that'll happen is if I pull back a little and not initiate for a while. I have been doing all the 'work' for a long time now and I feel like having now moved it is a good time to see if he steps up a little. It has worked in the past in getting him to move me and also by going dark, I have a feeling he'll still keep in touch. Gosh, I'm all about the intuition tonight
Lisa, I believe I have seen the gorgeous Rebecca's name on my thread before.