He warned me not to get attached. Why does he say things like this?

[stardust__]

So I'm sleeping with this guy and I'm under no pretense that it is anything more than that, I don't particularly want it to be. I wouldn't completely rule out the idea, but I'm not really one for dating and as much as I think he's a great guy to chat to and hang out with as well as sleep with I very much doubt this means I'll ever get 'attached' to him. The thing is we were texting last night and he warned me not to get 'attached' and said he didn't want to 'hurt anyone'. I'm concerned as to why he would say things like this when I've made it pretty clear I'm more than happy just sleeping with him, do you think I might give off a vibe that I want something more? To top it off he was being quite protective over me when I mentioned another guy wouldn't leave me alone (long unimportant story), and also later that night when we were hanging out told me that he thought I was interesting and 'wanted to figure out how my head works', what the hell does that kind of thing mean?

Long story short, men confuse me.

[missterie]

SEVERAL ANSWERS...pick one

Can't believe you wouldn't get attached , why wouldn't you. Don't WANT you to,but would like the self esteem boost of the DRAMA. Men are more dramatic than they let on.

Is not ready,but feeling it. And fighting it. And losing you in the process. Nothing says bad boyfriend more than a guy who can't make up his mind.

And the worst.

Player wannabe. Boyfriend material, getting attached, is more a relationship kind of guy. But because of his friends and what he reads, he feels he is entitled to experience the player lifestyle. Wants exclusive, available on demand FWB propostion. Can't have it all, baby.

Here is what it means to YOU.

Date who you are interested in. If you like it then you shoulda put a ring on it.

Sounds like you are hoping he wants more.

Make a date with another guy you like. Sex only partners do not have the right to be jealous, or possesive,that is reserved for BOYFRIENDS.

Not a boyfriend,stop with the girlfriend act.

[isaac_e]

Odds are he's the one getting interested in more than just sex with you, but he's afraid since you left him clear you didn't.

[YungPrynce]

Sounds like he's starting to become interested in you but doesn't want to allow himself to go that far.

[Anonymous]

Pretty much what prynce said.