Quote: I wonder...what if he really meant what he said? What if he were really trying to be open, but felt tense about it, and was chattering as a way to relieve stress and "keep it light"?
He definitely does not make small talk when he's in the mood (like, when he initiates). So I think in a sense you are right - that the chit-chat helps him with the tension. It is really a turn-off for me, though.
