I am finding that is a difficult balance in piecing... I don't know when to pursue, when to GAL, when to validate and affirm, when to set a boundary, etc. I am going day by day with what seems right but, yeesh!
I think in your sitch, I would find a balance in between. I would be home to greet him to acknowledge that this is an important step, but not go overboard. Enjoy the evening together, enjoy each other's company but don't appear as though your whole existence depends on this by making it such a big deal.... IDK but that is my opinion...
