Maybe he's thinking things through, too? Playing silent treatment games does noone any good.
He's giving you, what he wants in return. He's clearly into you. It's a major topic of discussion.
Men get moods too. He mentioned working on change, maybe he's a closet t client?
No need to mull because he didn't give you text you wanted, he gave you text he gave, a text no less.
Sometimes the i love yous take a backburner, until stuff gets resolved. it can mask the discussion.

Are you twotalking,,later???

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