Yes

Maybe it is time for a new approach. Something is obviously not working.

So I tried it on for size "Yes".

Will you go out with me this weekend?
"Yes"

and it felt rather good. I couldn't contain the small hint of a smile. I sat there hopping he would say the zoo.

"We could go to Chapultepec and see all the animals"
"Does that mean the zoo?"

"Yes"
It felt just as good to hear. He he was, perfect in every way. Everything I always SAID I wanted, he was. I told him I was lazy to cook today and he said he wished we lived together because he would never mind cooking for two.

Gulp
Thud thud Thud Thud...

Could it be?
He is older
He is really hot
He has a wonderful body.
He has a heart to match.
He is funny and smart
Takes the time to get to know me
Shy but risk taking
Loves to travel and is extremely athletic.
Great listener.
Likes the sweet and romantic endearing stuff - cuddling and watching movies, hot cocoa.
Says sweet things to me all the time that make me blush

So why hadn't I said it before?

He walks in again just as I begin picking up what is left of my heart...

"Baby, do you still love me?"

...."yes".