johnbc wrote:ahh ya know, the guy wants what he wants. seems he will take it from you...hm? perhaps just being in contact with him is a tacit acceptance, to him, of the validity of his manner.
I kind of have to agree with this. He has told you point blank what his intentions are. He wants to flirt and screw around from a distance. There’s nothing wrong or malicious about wanting a casual relationship as long as you’re honest about it. From what you’ve told us he has been. The problem is that you simply don’t like what you’re hearing. I understand it hurts when you want more than the other person is willing to give; but you’re acting like he’s stringing you along and he’s not.
You want different things out of a relationship. I know it’s hard to resist someone you really like, but that’s what you have to do. He’s not making empty promises or hinting that he can give you more; it’s just not going to happen. You’re the one who keeps returning and as long as you keep giving him what he wants he will gladly accept the offering. I assure you he won’t shed any tears if you were to cut him out completely. He will find someone else to take your place (and probably has a few lined up already).