You might still get a hug someday. My H and I had some kind of false hope convo at some point. Platonic hugs are now included as that which does not give false hope, I guess because you'd be willing to give one to your aunt as well? If no current mutual friends, movies and whatever sport he is now interested in would also then be neutral and positive topics for you and H.
It's kind of pathetic, but realistic mini-goals seem to be things that one might do with a casual acquaintance you didn't hate.
