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Maybe you're overthinking everything. And communicating all this to him seems like creating unnecessary complication. If you're still interested and want to keep exploring what's there, it's likely not leading him on. He's an adult, he can make his own conclusions, and end it if he feels it's a dead end.
I disagree a lot. In a dating context, it's ultimately amazing to be able to be honest to each other about everything.
Sure, it might hurt his feelings/complicate things if it's communicated to him. But it's the truth of the relationship, of the feelings for the other person. Sharing it might just as well lead to them growing closer together because the response will be understanding and compassion, and one party is taking the leap of showing real vulnerability, opening themselves up.
I would appreciate it a lot if someone I was dating was able to share their real feelings openly like this, even if they're not "I find you absolutely amazing, I can't find any flaws with you, we're 100% compatible".
Of course this might be overthinking. But I'd also like to know if I get to know someone, that they overthink too much. Everyone has flaws, a relationship is also about understanding and accepting the flaws and maybe even helping with them.
I agree with this sentiment
Thanks, I think I do want to keep exploring so maybe I will and just try my best to get over my fears and then hopefully I will learn the answers to my questions that way.