AK, if he is sincere and serious, letting him twist in the wind for a bit -- not as a "ploy", but for YOU to attain some mental/emotional peace and balance -- will not alter his desire to talk with you in a loving way. You're torturing yourself like someone trying to tread the perfect path through the minefield. Ain't no such thing. Breathe. You don't control the universe. Breathe. Hugs.
"Show me a completely smooth operation and I'll show you someone who's covering mistakes. Real boats rock." -- Frank Herbert
