Beyond Depression..but still a losing battle?

[awest1217]

He is really trying and definitely giving signs like he wants to be with you for a while, but this OW thing is hard. What do you know about her? Is it romantic or is it someone he is getting tips on about the new place? I am by no means saying it is ok for him to text her all the time, but you are just going by how often he texts her. They could be saying little to nothing to each other or it could be more romantic.

I am completely glad you are taking a stand with your boundaries, but you need to be clear on those boundaries with H. He may not be thinking of OW3 as OW3. He is a little naive when it comes to that so he may not be realizing it. I am not sure of how to progress, but I think being nice, but short (not continuing conversations) is working and I would continue it until he is ready for a commitment and it may be you tell him that you don't want to get too close or friendly until you are "exclusive" (going on his terms) because you have been "dating" for a while and you are ready for the next step.

Once again, totally not on his side. Just keep doing what you have been because it does seem to be working and drawing him closer to you.