I went on a camping trip hosted by my college for some of the incoming freshmen, and I met a boy there. He's really really nice, but he's over effectionate. What I mean is from the very first day he was holding my hand and had his arm around my shoulder all the time. I mean ALL the time. I've told him this bothered me, and he's getting better about minding my personal space, but he's still gets a bit close.
The second day we were togeather, he told me if we hadn't just met he would ask me out. I was relieved it wasn't an official question, and I could respond with a "Yeah, it is a bit too soon." and not give a real answer. Things got a bit awkward after that, so we talked it out and things got better.
Today however, we were sitting in a park bench and he told me he loves me. I told him that I was sorry, but I didn't feel the same way. He seemed to take it well, and we sat there for a while, but he still kept his arms around my shoulders, and his hands on mine. He kept putting his face really close to mine, and I could tell he wanted to kiss me but didn't. Normally I would just tell him to stop, but I can tell he has major self esteem issues from a bad school/family life, and if I outright told him to leave me alone I have no idea how he would react.
He said he was really happy sitting with me, and that I help him forget about what a hard life he has. I'd love to be friends with him, but I can't seem to be able to keep our relationship at that level. Please, what should I do?!
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