DG, You floated your feelings out there on the ragged edge, and yea you may not have a favorable outcome. It is what it is.
I do not want to encourage false hope. We all speculate to one degree or another.
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Now I feel like I am setting myself up for rejection all over again
This is speculation you will be hurt again. I understand why you are bracing. After being hurt so many times it is natural to flinch.
It has not happened yet. Don’t make it a self fulfilling prophecy.
IMO his response indicates he still cares enough to not wish you hurt. In my situation it would be a small positive. Try and gain some strength, either way you’ll need it.
BITS Me 55, ACK, when did that happen? Doesn't feel like 55 D 30 S 27
You create your own universe as you go along - Winston Churchill