He wants to work things out, what does this mean and what should be the next step?

Anonymous
I have been away from my ex boyfriend for about 6 months. He was the one who decided to end our relationship which lasted a yr. Even though we were technically split we remained in contact the entire time, which was odd to me. I have always known that he loved me, otherwise why would he had continued to call etc. OH and it wasn't for sex. (not active)

So about a wk. ago he starts telling me that he loves me and the he has always loved me etc and asks if we could get back together. Actually this wasn't his 1st time asking, I just denied him for the 6 months we've been apart.

So he came over last night, we bought pizza, fooled around a bit (NO SEX) and he spent the night. Now I am confused as to what working things out mean and how am I supposed to know if we are an item. How long does it take to "work it out." I don't want to be in some FWBS relationship because I am not like that.

So what do I need to look for. He tells me he loves me etc, calls me, does nice things for me but I want a COMMITTED relationship. Opinions please.

last wk. he told me that he would buy me a ring. it would be a symbol for how sorry he was for treating me. So yesterday I decided to ask about this ring and he tells me something about him not being materialistic and that his crying heartfelt apology should have been enough.

So to me that is red flag number 1. I refuse to be on a string waiting for him, so I need to know how long does working things out take.

Also should there be any kind of intimacy? Not necessarily sex, but kissing cuddling, rubbing etc. I am not in a hurry to rush the sex thing, because I am still a virgin. Also HE was the one who wanted to 'work it out." I didn't initiate it.

How will I know if we are moving towards something or if I am just on a string for convenience.
He wants to work things out, what does this mean and what should be the next step?
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