Last week you had a friend, but were uncertain about his intentions.

This week you know his intentions.

It's up to you (and to him) whether he is still your friend, of course; but there has certainly been progress of a kind.

If you are at all interested in having a special and intimate friend, it's quite obvious that the more friendly acquantances you have, the more likely you are to find the one that's appropriate for that use kind of relationship. And now you know a bit more about how to "trade intentions" so as to make the best of all your friendships.

Now that you know his level of interest, the only real ruminating you might do is to look at whether there were clues that you can use the next time you're uncertain, when the next one comes along.

Fluff up the feathers, and get back out there. Go forth (a little more) boldly.

John