What does it means when crush says "I can't give what you seem to be looking for right now" ?

[Anonymous]

My crush going through a hard time right now (work related). Since then communication become slow but every time he replied there's always explanation on what's going on. Told me he miss me and we'll see again soon.

Today I decided to messaged him asking what best I can do to support him at this time? To that he replied

“really appreciate that message, it’s very thoughtful. But right now I just need some time and space to get through all this shit, it’s occupying all my time and thoughts atm. I’m honestly sorry if this has hurt you in some way by me being a bit quiet. I hope you can understand that I just need to focus on sorting this out atm and I can’t give you what you seem to be looking for right now”

Is it a goodbye message from him?
What's the best response?

[Anonymous]

He needs space… for reasons only he knows. He says it’s to focus on work and maybe that’s the truth but it’s also probably because the attraction is dwindling. He’s being honest and mature about it. I think you should give him the space he needs. How long you plan to wait on him is up to you. You could wait a while and he might come around but honestly, if you respect yourself, you won’t wait too.. bc even tho he says it’s work, guys usually push through all that if they really want you. I think it’s over and you should move on. You don’t want to allow yourself to be played with if he just pops up for sex or whatever.

[Opinion Owner]

*don’t wait too long

[Asker]

Actually he told me about what's he's going through atm. Surely it something serious that take his time and mind.

This is why I wonder if he actually saying goodbye cause he can't handle both (me and this problem) or he just want some time then get back to me once he's settled.

[Opinion Owner]

That’s understandable. You could try giving him space for some time and see what happens if you’re okay with that. I advise not waiting too long though, because like I said, men are good at mental compartmentalization and if he was was truly interested in the same way you are, he wouldn’t be sending you that message. It does sound like he cares for/respects you enough to be honest about it so that’s cool but I don’t think he wants the type of relationship with you that you want with him. He’s being honest about where he stands on this and what you do with that information is up to you.

[PrettyPriya]

I disagree that this is definitely goodbye. It might be, but I’m more inclined to think he is being honest about what’s going on in his life.

To me, he is saying that while he wishes he could give you what you want (relationship), he can’t until he sorts his work or whatever he is consumed by.

My advice would be to respond with something like “Hey, I completely understand you need some time. I respect that and hope we can talk in the future when things have settled down for you.”

Something to that effect. Be respectful and give him space. Best of luck!

[mark000h]

It means he thinks you're looking for a boyfriend girlfriend relationship and he's focusing on himself now and can't be available for that now but still doesn't want to hurt you probably because he cares.

[Jamie05rhs]

He's such a little bitch punk. SMH. It's all lies. All of it. He doesn't want to talk to you anymore; he's just too much of a coward to say it straight up.

[Anonymous]

Yes it is a goodbye message. He is no longer interested in talking to you and what he means by not being able to gice you what you need is that he doesn’t want to date you or get into a relarionship. Move on.

[Wise4myage]

It might be a polite way of saying he isn't interested in you.

[JohnK123]

That u should forget about the person Bc they can’t give u what u want duh

[Lovesims3plumbob]

Move on