What does this mean?

[jeremyst]

As long as you're both ok with it, and know what it is, there's nothing wrong with having a physical relationship. But if you're getting feelings for this guy, and expecting him to respond back accordingly, then it would probably be better to distance yourself from him for the time being. There's really no need for any dramatic, "Farewell, I'm dumping you" speeches because you're not in a relationship with him.

If you really want to throw it out there and let him know you're getting in a little over your head with feelings and need to take a step back, I don't see anything wrong with that if you're willing to make yourself that vulnerable to him. There's nothing wrong with it, but most people are too chickenshit to be that honest without trying to make it some manipulative passive aggressive head game.

Thanks for this. To be honest, I don't really mind appearing vulnerable to him. I think at some point he already knows that I like him more than he does me (but without the feelings). At this point (and with my age) in my life, I just want to live as truthful as I can be, without hurting anyone.