Actions show that he does everything to avoid losing her. Yes that hurts a lot.

But also that he thinks about me a lot and can’t let me go either.

Your comment about being an option is very true, will think about that.

Me 41 H 34
T 14
No kids 1 dog
First BD 3-22 ILYBNILWY
Second BD EA (LD online) comfirmed 6-22
PA 10-22
Moving out 1-23