That is what I am afraid of, that he doesn't want to be part of the equation but he's checking up on me.
I don't want that, and I don't want a friendship, not long-term. I can be civil for the kids but I don't want a platonic friendship with this man. To me, I've got to a point where it's all or nothing - I have given enough of my life and I know if he meant that email, I'd rather it was nothing.