I’ve been talking to this guy for about a month and a half. We used to be friends back during middle school, and we’ve been talking on social media for a while. We’ve gotten really close, but we haven’t met in person yet. I’ve cancelled on him twice. I told him that I’m not ready and I tried to end things with him by saying I’m not in the right space mentally for a relationship or simply put even a connection that demands effort and attention. My work is incredibly busy as well, I work on a small team as an analyst and I don’t even have a moment to take a lunch break. He has kids so he’s pretty much limited on time as well. I communicated with him that I have a habit of going mia, being too overwhelmed to talk and that I’m not mentally able to be the person that he needs. I said I didn’t want to hurt him or waste his time. He also knows that I’m talking to other men. These were his responses: - that wouldn’t waste my taste - I’m fine before you and will be fine after - you can’t assum