Up until that point he made it pretty clear I was either a cloven foot animal or basically his sister or some kind of minotaur with boobs.
I agree with Wooba, this is the best. Ever. I snort laughed when I read that.
I feel totally behind so will just comment on a few things... first, you guys both sound GREAT. Happy and laughing and I wish we could all meet up for a drink and could trash our sorry Hs together. WF, Nick Offerman is the perfect choice and I can hear him reading those lines. Get oceangirl to use her Hollywood connections and you have a winner on your hands!!
Second, I also have done the flirty texts back and forth from one bedroom to another. Ridiculous but kind of fun. And you guys know my theory on this-- if it serves you and you're doing it for you, have at it. I also think keeping him slightly off base is helpful. I don't think you want to be consistently available/flirty whenever he gets it in his head he wants that... OK to flash that side when you feel it but don't let him get comfortable there.
Finally, WF, you sound strong and balanced. I love that you're so OK with whatever happens-- he moves out, he moves out. Part of the process that needs to happen with your sitch and you're so cool about it. I totally envy that!
xx May
Me (46) H (42) M:14 T:18, D9 & D11 4/19 - 12/19: series of escalating BDs 9/20 - present: R and piecing