Was thinking if this ever happens because me (23F) and a guy (23M) I was seeing recently ended things as he wasn’t ready to be in a relationship due to his work, but he asked if we could stay as friends because I was important to him.
He asked me out first and things were mutual in the beginning until all that happened, told him I needed no contact for now because I need time to get over him and the hurt, and that we might be friends after things quiet down, but I don’t know if a friendship is wise or possible? Just conflicted because I’m scared of possible lingering feelings and what ifs, but I do enjoy talking to him because he’s interesting and nice.
For context we’ve never confessed our feelings before the talk™️, so our dating was rather normal i.e. no touching, minimal compliments and never sexual.
Just wondering if anyone has gone through this and has advice 🙁