He knows I have a crush on him, but still wants to take things slow as friends yet introduced me to his close friends? Thoughts?

[Anonymous]

[NomadAnon]

Don't overthink it. Most people your age-range end up with guys who only want 'one thing'. Maybe he's one of the few around you who'll be more respectful, treat you more like a person than a possession.

Maybe, though, he's just not as sexually mature as you are (not a criticism, most guys under 25 are playing catch-up in that area), so if you try to push too hard, it'll likely end the same as if he tried to go faster with things than you wanted (not good).

Just enjoy being together for a while and keep an eye out for those 'moments', if he pulls away too often, then it's time to talk things through properly. Otherwise, don't rush things.

[Asker]

He’s gonna be 26, im 24.

[NomadAnon]

The age-range I typed was just a generalisation. I still stand by what I said, if you're into him enough to want more, follow his lead.

That said, it doesn't mean you can't try to initiate anything when those 'moments' I mentioned arise. 😉

[Guy13]

Immature and Insecurity…what everyone else thinks is important

[Summeroflove]

Respect his wishes. If he said no. Take it for what it is.