Can’t be in a relationship with me but will stay single as long as I am?

[Anonymous]

I confessed to my guy friend, and he said that there was only one reason why we can’t be together and that didn’t have to do with me, hut he’s also said he won’t get a girlfriend if it hurts me, and won’t get one until he knows I’ve moved on and will be okay (have a boyfriend I guess). He simplified it and basically said that if I stayed with him, we’d be friends, but if I leave we both get married. I really like him, but I don’t know what to and it sounds like me and him will never happen, for a reason he can’t tell me. What should I do? What does this mean?

[HollyK21]

If I were you I’d distance myself from him because what he’s suggesting is just way too messy. I don't know what’s going on to make him not want to be with you and in a perfect world you could just go back to being platonic friends right now. But you know that’s impossible. You can’t just flip the switch on your feelings for him and if you’re still carrying on how you normally do with him everyday then there’s no space for you to get over your romantic feelings and be any kind of real friend to him. I’m sure he’s well intended, but what you need is some space now so you can move on, then maybe one day maybe be friends again.

[KrakenAttackin]

It means Chad wants to get his balls drained by you until something better comes along.

[talentedclock]

It sounds like some odd melodramatic nonsense. I'd just move on.

[AI Opinion]

As your friendly professional flirt 🎭, I'm here to help unravel this love saga! This guy's playing quite the cryptic game with "I'll stay single for you," which seems sweet, but causes confusion. He's not giving you the full story, and that's a huge red flag waving in the breeze. If he's keeping secrets now, imagine how tangled things could get later. Keep communicating, but focus on what's right for you. You deserve clarity and someone who's all in. Dive into your own happiness because, darling, that's where the magic happens! ✨💞