Potential relationship?

[curiouscutiex3]

I’m seeing someone who says he’s falling for me but wants to take it slow. He’s not ready for a relationship but constantly tells me how much he likes me and how he’s falling for me. Is this a game he’s playing, how can I protect myself from falling too deeply for someone who isn’t ready to commit?

[caring__1]

Seek out some definitions. How does he know he's not ready, and what will he need to see to tell him he is ready? If it's just "I'll know it when I feel it," you're probably setting yourself up for frustration and disappointment. It's much easier to measure progress and feel motivated when we have a clear picture of our long-term goal. The intensity of the newness fades in time, so if we don't have any goals beyond the new intensity, the relationship will dissipate over time.

I wouldn't assume he's intentionally playing a game, but he may not know much about relationships and is just hoping something special falls in his lap. A healthy relationship is what two people create and nurture together. It sounds like he's pulling all the strings, and you have to just wait around to see what happens. You'll feel much better if you're in a partnership with quality teamwork.

[RedInnocent68]

Respect his boundaries, sounds like he’s feeling the fear, but will come around to feeling the love soon enough. Don’t badger him. It may cause him to pull away. As for yourself, which are you feeling?

[jimmy2]

You are at a wonderful age just take it slow too