But ... but ... but I thought you were sitting there waiting for me. If TJ snaps you up ... who will dance around the pole ... oh the humanity!!!
Hey - things do look like you two continue to be better friends each day/week/month. As long as the trend is going in the right direction, don't rush. Fight the temptation to ask questions that might spook a skiddish pony or fuzzy bunny.
Continue to enjoy the feeling of restoring an old friendship and let it happen naturally. It will happen, just maybe more slowly than you would prefer. When you get anxious ask yourself "am I okay with this friendship if it just levels off at this point?" It might help you find patience, ground your emotions, and reflect on how much better things are lately.
Let him run and jump around thinking he's in charge. He'll keep circling by for another nibble as long as he feels safe and you keep it interesting. Remember - he's still circling back and forth between you and the safety of the tunnel that's been his comfort zone for a couple years. I bet he'll stay longer each time until he decides the tunnel no longer meets his needs and he becomes more comfortable in your world. You're both doing great.
