He used to not care whether I " liked " it or not , but things have become more complicated between us in some ways . For all of that , I feel cautiously joyful and hopeful . Is it possible to be cautiously joyful ? I feel lively and awake . I have n't been asleep , like Rip Van Winkle , for decades , but I ' ve been sleep - walking through my life for way too long .
Why do you feel cautiously joyful and hopeful ?
- I feel cautiously joyful and hopeful because i felt like Rip Van Winkle , waiting in vain for him .
 - I feel cautiously joyful and hopeful because now he cares about my wants and needs .
 - I feel cautiously joyful and hopeful because our sleepy little relationship has now changed .
 - None of the above choices .


I feel cautiously joyful and hopeful because now he cares about my wants and needs .