Dear blkhwkdwn1:

You certainly care for her a whole lot! And I too like the Christmas mug gift idea. You asked, what I think, it being the thread is long- you mean, do I think she cares for you?

If that is what you mean, then, yes, I think she cares for you. Definitely, no doubt. I also know she is way busier than you are, so she must spend less time thinking about you. When a person is so busy, their brain is occupied with the many present tasks at hand. The brain doesn’t have the time to revive past exchanges and think into the future.

Are you hoping, be it a small hope as it may be, to have an intimate, loving relationship with her in the future?

anita