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it feels a little hokey to do it after he noticed so vehemently and talked about it.




Can you make it a joke?
Keep it lighthearted, is my advice.

As in "Hey! I thought of another hypothetical question for you.."

As opposed to all the seriousness and need-meeting that is necessary but awkward and stilted at the same time.

Just making light conversation.

Pretty soon he will be used to you bringing them up occasionally, as I am. When I first met my H, I thought he was nuts for always thinking up 'questions' and asking me. I never thought about it meeting a need for him, or wanting to get to know me better, I just thought it was sorta silly.
I like it now, though.

Have fun digging into that spinach tart. C'mon, you know it's the best damn spinach tart you've ever eaten. LOL