So we keep on talking, and at the end he asks if I would like to go for dinner. BINGO! I did not prompt, I did not hint, mention etc., This time I accepted, and said it would be really wonderful, yes, thank you. And then he said, "But you didn't want to do it last week." And I reminded him that I was not feeling well.
So, we will have dinner next week, and I am pleased.
Wow, YC this is interesting!
You sound like you are in a good place, so keep up the good work. Great to hear you focusing on the positives, too. You haven't seen him for a while and you enjoy the calmness this brings. I know how you feel. My H is away for the long weekend, and knowing that he's not here has made me feel so relaxed.