Can you tell I just moved?
Actually, I just moved too. And, since I just got a steady job, and I'm accepted into the master's program here, I don't plan on moving any time soon. Plus, I don't want to live with someone before I marry him. Call me old fashioned, but I've always felt that way. (Oh, and the bit about the date to the Harry Potter movie... very funny)
Maybe you should express your reservations to him, tell him that you want to stay in touch and continue your conversations, but that you're not sure that you're ready for a committed relationship with him.
Well, this gets a little tricky to explain, but I'm going to try. I've warned him that I will be moving very slowly, and that I refuse to rush into anything -- physical or emotional. He says he's fine with that. However, he keeps telling me that he likes me and wants to make sure that I know he's interested. In a way, I understand what he's doing, and I don't think he means to pressure me, but... well, I don't know how to explain. I've told him that I will be going slow, so if he rushes in, then it's not my fault... right?
You need to put this crap out of your head, NOW. It's far better to hurt him now than to allow him to pursue you for a while and then hurt him. The latter part of your sentence is the truth, you aren't responsible for his feelings, and it sounds to me like he's very needy...and that neediness makes you feel pressured.
The thing is, he isn't requiring anything from me. He doesn't ask if I like him, or stuff like that, he just reassures me that he's interested. Plus, I'm kind of interested myself, I'm just not sure yet. He knows that. I've told him that I can't make any decisions until I meet him. But, you are right by saying sooner is better than latter. I need to put a little distance between us, I think.
Ok, fair point about the LD thing too. I won't even try with someone more than five hours away. I've done 2.5 and that was hard enough.
Gideon -- Sorry, I thought I had specified that "shower guy" aka John, was just a friend. I'm really not his type, and he's not really mine. He's a great friend though, and would do anything for me. And, since I read him what you wrote (sorry, couldn't help it. I'm in his room right now) he says you lose major dude points for saying all of that. (obviously kidding) Actually, he puffed up a bit at the compliments. He is a very cool guy, and you are right about him, but he's not a prospect.