Alex,

I am sorry. It sucks ( I hope it is okay to use that word ) It has become my favorite phrase lately. I received the strangest response back. I feel like I shouldn't have emailed him. But I did and oh well if he doesn't like then he can tell me - acting all brave is a fraud - I am horrified by the response but would rather not admit that and am not so please don't think I am.

Anyhow back to your topic. Maybe he feels that email is not the best forum right now. It is hard to convey a lot of things through email. But I know it is safe in email. They aren't there, they can't balk, etc. Have you talked to him about it, just ask him outright if you can. I know that is easier said than done. But you are so brave and intutive.