Does he like me?

I have been dating this guy for almost a year. He had never wanted to put labels on us, but we are exclusive. He treats me well and we generally have a pretty good thing going. We get along so well, he makes me laugh and I love that he is a kind and caring person with everyone around him. I am very attracted to him and he as well to me. We enjoy each others company and the sexual relationship is an added benefit. We don’t need to have sex all of the time, maybe once or twice a week. I basically hangout with him everyday.

We both come from broken homes and abuse. And relate to each other on that. I have since went to therapy and continue therapy to be able to have successful relationships with myself and others. He does not. So I have had healthy and happy relationships in the past that didn’t work out due to just not having enough chemistry. He has not had a healthy romantic relationship ever. This would be considered his first one. So he has commitment issues due to unresolved trauma. His commitment issues affect him in a lot of areas in his life. I can see that it is frustrating to him.

We did have about a four month break because I asked for commitment. He was honest and told me he couldn’t give that to me so I tried very hard to move on and so did he. But he failed and reached out. I still remained strong and kept trying to go, but then I eventually found myself reaching out. And eventually a few months after that we were back in the same situation.

I know that I love him and that I would rather be single than t not be with him. He is a sweet, genuine and kind person. He is not malicious and very thoughtful of my feelings. I know that this is the first time I’ve ever been in love with someone. I don’t even have a bad or negative thing to say other than I wish he would commit.

What do you guys think? Am I wasting my time? Do you think it’s just taking him a long time to get comfortable? Or is he just doesn’t feel the same way?