Is 8 months too soon to expect someone

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Looking for opinions please. My boyfriend of 8 months when asked if he loves me said he doesn't know. He says he has been so hurt in the past by other women that he doesn't think he will be capable of loving again. He said if he does again he will need a lot of time.
So ladies, is he just letting me down gently?

I think you need to walk away from this Gravity it sounds like you'll only end up getting hurt and his response will be "well I did warn you".
There are so many red flags you are practically at a parade.
Run fast and far, cut ties and look for someone more emotionally stable.

This man sounds really quite attention seeking, he's never loved anyone - so how has he had his heart broken if he's never loved and only had very short relationships ? I would walk away I think you'll end up being more of a counsellor than a DP and I imagine will develop insecurities of your own due to his behaviour.

He confirmed it today in reply to me saying that him only ever liking me wouldn't be enough for me. He said "I don't want you wasting your time on someone who's not sure what he wants, when I deserve better".

Just arranging for him to collect his bits and get my key back.

Hope you're ok, OP

Sounds like he's done you a favour though. Better to end it after 8 months than drag it out any longer.

I'm sorry you are going through this Gravity, a break up is never a nice thing but well done for having the strength to end it now rather than let him string you along for who knows how long.