He doesn't want a relationship but is open to take it slow and see where things go. Should I go with the flow as well?

Hi. So I've been seeing this guy for 3 months now, we rushed into a "relationship" after two weeks and then we broke up because we both agreed we're moving way too fast and took a week break. Got back and have been hanging out most of the time. Ever since we got back from the one week break, we remain exclusive. For the past 1 month we have been enjoying each others company, he would often tell me how much he likes spending quality time with me and would take me out when we're done with assignments (we're in our early 20s). Recently we have been spending almost 5 to 6 days a week together and I can see that he's been suffocated. I openly lay down what I want from this, telling him I can take it slow, and we should, but for me to take it slow its because I see us together, and that I want to try. He said I don't want a relationship, I'm not ready. So I asked then if he's willing to even try to see where it goes or you want to completely give up on that. He replied "I want a break. A step back." So I asked him to define "a break", he said means less staying over at each others day, less of us, and its also because we are practically 24/7 together. So I said okay. So it means we are taking a step back and giving each other more space while also being exclusive.

Question: should I be worried that this just seems like a suicide mission for me? He doesn't want a relationship now but is open to take a step back and move slowly. And it's only been 3 months I know. But do I cut my loss now or I can ride the wave for another 1-3 months to see where it goes?

And I do understand how he was single doing his everything by himself and having friends time suddenly being with me 24/7 for the past 1 month. But he did initiate most of the hang outs and stayover so that's why I'm confused and worried.

Please let me know... I need views on this. Thank you so much.

Submitted June 21, 2022 at 12:14AM

Hi. So I've been seeing this guy for 3 months now, we rushed into a "relationship" after two weeks and then we broke up because we both agreed we're moving way too fast and took a week break. Got back and have been hanging out most of the time. Ever since we got back from the one week break, we remain exclusive. For the past 1 month we have been enjoying each others company, he would often tell me how much he likes spending quality time with me and would take me out when we're done with assignments (we're in our early 20s). Recently we have been spending almost 5 to 6 days a week together and I can see that he's been suffocated. I openly lay down what I want from this, telling him I can take it slow, and we should, but for me to take it slow its because I see us together, and that I want to try. He said I don't want a relationship, I'm not ready. So I asked then if he's willing to even try to see where it goes or you want to completely give up on that. He replied "I want a break. A step back." So I asked him to define "a break", he said means less staying over at each others day, less of us, and its also because we are practically 24/7 together. So I said okay. So it means we are taking a step back and giving each other more space while also being exclusive.Question: should I be worried that this just seems like a suicide mission for me? He doesn't want a relationship now but is open to take a step back and move slowly. And it's only been 3 months I know. But do I cut my loss now or I can ride the wave for another 1-3 months to see where it goes?And I do understand how he was single doing his everything by himself and having friends time suddenly being with me 24/7 for the past 1 month. But he did initiate most of the hang outs and stayover so that's why I'm confused and worried.Please let me know... I need views on this. Thank you so much.