You need to get over the modesty. There’s nothing wrong with tooting your own horn. It may even be a necessity given current noise levels.
It’s when things appear to be going well that you want to be extra vigilant. A quick peek under the table discourages any hanky-panky.
You’re asking people to examine old habits in a new light. Push, but remember that it takes time for this to sink in.
At this point you don’t have to decide anything. Just weigh what each side has to say. It’s up to them to make the best case.
Instead of yearning for an impossible love you discover that an impossible love is yearning for you. The fairytale reads quite differently when the shoe’s on the other foot.
Lock in commitments while people are willing to make them. That window of opportunity closes soon.
