Tumbling, I'm very glad to hear you will try responding sporadically. Don't initiate texts, esp if you don't want a texting R. If you need anything from him, call him up! Shake things a bit and see what happens. If he retreats, back off.

You are doing this not bc of him, but bc of YOU. You want this man in your life, and you're doing what's best for you. If you wake up one day and realize you changed your mind, then your actions will change. But for now, I see how you want your M to work. The logistics? You'll figure it out when the time comes. Take the job if that's what you're passionate about and let him figure out how to be with you. Bc you're quite a smart, energetic, enthusiastic woman who deserves the best in life, and I hope he realizes that sooner or later.