You are so smart to make a plan that lets you control how you behave.
"I am worried that my LRT is making him feel like it is ok for him to leave because he knows that I am going to be fine. "
He may feel that way initially. Don't sweat that--you may need to go through that phase for him to start 'wondering' about you. That can take a guy 8-12 weeks. When you get that chance--for a second first impression--the new you--rock it.
Greeting him with emotion and nagging will make things worse--it will push him away.
"I am also worried that he is willing to stick around for a while not because he thinks something might change, but that I will agree to an amicable separation in a couple months when nothing does change."
Don't worry about his 'whys' right now. They probably aren't good, so don't sweat them. Just change it.
"Should I push these worries aside and try to just be thankful that he is here so I can better DB? I think Laurie might have told me not to think too much into the reason why he does things and just accept them as they are, primarily because reasons can easily change, and true reasons are often hidden."
Exactly. Push the worries aside, they make you come off needier anyway. Have confidence. You are a good person with a good heart, you attracted him before, you can do it again. In fact, you have more knowledge of what does it for him than anyone else.
Trust Laurie, she's steering you the right way. Trust yourself when you are using your logic.
