In the distant/pursuit game, they will become anger, throw temper tantrums and even try being overly nice to you. Why? To get you to take the bait and return to pursuing. The less you pursue, the better and yes, their reactions can and will be unpredictable...just don't react to their behavior.
BTW, you are on the right track because he surely can't miss you if you are available all of the time. Slowly decline some of the invites and live your life to the fullest. Trust me, he's going to do something to get your attention and attempt to get you back into the game.
Stay the course. You've got the right idea about being less available.
Sit quietly, the answers will reveal themselves when you least expect them to. The past is gone, the present is a gift and you need to focus on today, allow the future to reveal itself when it is ready.
