It is easy to get excited when it looks like he is waivering. You have time and feelings invested. So you need to set boundaries. He needs to know that you will not be investing time in any relationship that has more than 2 people in it. He hasn't really lost you so he doesn't know what that feels like. Don't be readily available and it is fine to have other plans too.
Thinking of you. kat
Me-53(and learning!) S24, S21, D18, D17 Just keep swimming, Just keep swimming. Dory