He's always been good about it. Tries to normalize my feelings and make it less awkward. Will sometimes reiterate that we cant have a normal relationship or "do it"... but otherwise is non-rejecting. The first time I dipped my toe in that well he responded by getting closer to me via eye contact and offering a hug for the first time.

I've heard horror stories on here, but my experience was positive, non-shaming, and therapeutic. I just wish I had more guts to speak my mind more often.