sometimes you just need to write things down... so here goes, you might want to grab a coffee!
i was set up on a date back in sept, via a mutual friend. he had been seperated for 16 months.
i had been seperated for 2 years and had two short relationships in that time. so we were both aprehensive, neither of us knowing what we were looking for.
we started dating, taking things very slowly, it was great.
Until end of november when he said he isnt ready, but still really wanted to stay friends, that lasted 7 days before he then came round and said he had been seriously overthinking it, so we got back on track, all going well, no rush and no pressure, until friday just gone when he said the same thing! says he wants to be there for me, wants me as a friend, but cant give me more (i never asked for more or even suggested it) i liked that we would see eachother when we were able - we both have kids, he has a stressful job, is training for the marathon and its been a year since his mum died so i know he is under pressure.
he has still been in contact every day since, ive taken a step back and i accepted his wishes of just wanting a friendship. i will give him the space and support he needs.
i do like him, but im not anywhere near the "loving him" stage. we both wanted to take it slow;y, which we did and ow he says he thinks he should be feeling more?
im confused, but hoping that maybe down the line things will figure themselves out, i for one value our friendship more than the intimate stuff, but i know i will find it hard not to kiss or cuddle him.