Dear ivy:

In this overall time of uncertainty, ask for your new friend/ ex boyfriend’s support. Ask for his time, for a couple of dates per week, like the one you just had. He said he is not going anywhere, so take him up on this. As his friend, share with him honestly and openly how connected you feel to him. Share with him how anxiety provoking it is for you, at this uncertain time in your life, to lose your connection with him.

And as you derive some comfort from his company, gather social support from elsewhere, to prepare for your future without your now ex boyfriend. Prepare your career life. Move on from these uncertain times.

I hope I am making sense to you. Am I?

anita