1/ He was wanting to talk about these issues so that he could move on with more integrity
2/ He was wanting to talk about these issues so that if we did start up again (slowly!), I would know what I need make sure does not happen. He even suggested that if I do have a gripe, to please let him know in a gentle manner rather than bringing our the sledgehammer.
but I don't know which it is. I say that because he also said several times, "But, it doesn't matter now anyway."
For my own sake, I will assume it's 1.
I just spoke to my mother as well, and she doesn't know how to interpret the meaning either. But she did say that she has seen a lot of changes in me that have been very obvious, and that I would have to carry on with them. She also said that he must have noticed these changes too.
Personally, I feel that it's not just this sitch that's gotten me to look at myself long and hard, but also the school that's making a big impact on me too - not just physically, but also in attitude and openness and lightness as well.