How to respond to i'm not ready for a relationship

When a man tells you that he’s not ready for a relationship, what is he really saying? Is he ending things or does he need more time?

First off, you must accept that nothing is going to happen between you right now.

So, the next logical thought is—should I keep waiting and hoping?

The answer is: probably not.

Try to avoid getting your hopes up that he might change his mind in the future. I mean, it’s possible that he might.

He says he's not ready for a relationship but wants to be friends

But in all likelihood, “not being ready for a relationship” is his way of rejecting you nicely.

He probably doesn’t realize how confusing that statement can be, so let’s unpack it, shall we?

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Reasons why he says he’s not ready for a relationship:

Telling someone that you don’t want to be with them is difficult.

Sometimes, you might even like them, but there are complicated issues that stand in your way. Here are some pos

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