That may very well be.
Didn't the writer actually come on here recently and tell us that Carol's actions right now have more to do with CAROL than they do with Hal? Yeah, I'm thinking there's a larger story at work here, and I'm willing to be patient and let it unfold.
And yes, I agree with you: I like Kyle a whole lot. He's a great character and I enjoy reading about him. I suppose some of my unhappiness with this pairing comes from the fact that I think Kyle is better than this. I just don't see him getting all flirty with Carol RIGHT AFTER she just broke up with Hal and not even asking any questions about what they're doing. It just doesn't seem quite......right, to me. For Kyle or for Carol.
But again, larger story. Have patience. Yadda, yadda, yadda.