Does he still not ride in your car?

Heather wrote that they have sex regularly, so my guess is he rides something else, if you know what I mean. oh forgive me...

My fear is that he's noticed it doesn't bother me as much when he ignores me. So, he's trying to step up the affection so I'll notice more and be more willing to cooperate when he pulls it away?

Maybe he feels you're having distanced away?? and that turned him into the pursuer. So, don't change! And if he pulls away himself, don't change.