Hi GAG, Like MHL I've been reading along but I have an enormous workload atm and my posts have been minimal.
Originally Posted By: goodattitudegirl
XH seemed very calm and receptive with me all evening. I was surprised. His e-mails had sounded so short and curt I thought he was in an irritable mood.

Here's another example of why we shouldn't be too analytical about their actions; we don't really know what's going on and sometimes we can autpmatically assume they have an issue with us and that's just not right.

Originally Posted By: goodattitudegirl
since I pulled back on the many friendly e-mails and texts we exchanged and changed gears from working toward friendship to flirting Mr. GAG has been warmer and less standoffish when we are together but his communications have been much less frequent and shorter.

Perhaps originally Mr GAG was responding warmly because in his mind it was a way to keep the door open just in case. Now, perhaps, with the regular TT and other meetings along the way Mr GAG has placed you in the initiator role which has enabled him to relax a little more, knowing that the opened door is not reliant on his written communication but can be supported by personal interactions.

Originally Posted By: goodattitudegirl
Last night I sensed an openess from him that I don’t remember sensing before. It was even different than when we were a couple. It wasn’t romantic, but XH wasn’t defensive at all. That’s a BIG change from last 5 months ago.
Great news!

D is needing me so I'll finish off so more later.

Take care,

Cas