I want to talk to him more and spend more time being his friend.
You are still too attached. Sorry to be blunt. This is where you are stuck. You are wanting to connect with him and this will hurt you.
Originally Posted By: marked&healed
I really feel like right now, H is keeping me on the line in case R with OW doesn’t work out.
This is probably true.
Originally Posted By: marked&healed
I want to make the most of every interaction with him.
Don't you see how focused you are on H? As long as you feel this way you will be stuck in his journey not yours. I know you have heard this but foucus on you. NO EXPECTATIONS.
My goal is to some day be the person my dog thinks I am