You sound great. Realize your H probably wants to be around you, we do like to be around women, but he's unsure about something, most likely himself.
" . . . it's just getting past the separation anxiety stage that is hard for me."
I understand FULLY. WAW moved yesterday. We have not been close for a long time and certainly have not participated in any activities together in past forever. But know, your H will be there sometimes and sometimes it is best to get out on your own. Difficult to do, easy to say.