What a precious daughter you have! Kids can go from being such little toots to being so sweet in the blink of an eye, but she loves you so much and you are doing right by her for sure. Good on you!
I agree with Coconut. If you decide to end it with HC, are you hoping that he'll suddenly realize he's about to lose something awesome and change his tune? I totally understand that he's not communicating on a level that works for you. Believe me, I have so totally been in that situation, so I KNOW for a fact how it feels. Zeus talked about your dates being great but the in between times being a lot of "mental gymnastics" on your part and that was a GREAT analogy.
You are an amazing catch, G. If HC doesn't see it, it may not necessarily be that it means he doesn't want to "catch you", but it may just indicate that he's not ready to catch anyone at this particular time. Who knows? HC is really the only one who knows, but I suspect, since he's recently divorced that maybe even he doesn't REALLY know at this point.
I was just over on J9's thread where you were giving him some great advice about 3 dates does not a commitment make. I urge you to reread what you said to him and then try to apply it to yourself as well. You and HC are JUST dating, so relax and have fun. If you want more, TELL HIM, but be prepared for whatever answer he gives you. You got this! And by the way, dinner does, indeed, sound amazing.
Me 52, H53 Bomb drop 9/29/2014 Divorce from XH final 12/17/2014 Marriage #2 12/31/2019 5 adult (step)daughters (3 from XH's first marriage, 2 from current H's previous relationships) 6 grandkids