I just started talking to this guy, and at first he was flirting heavily with me. I started to like him, then he told me he wasn't ready for a relationship. I'd just gotten out of one and didn't want to smother him, or move too fast, so I told him I wanted to just be friends.
Since then, he hasn't flirted with me, asked me to hang out again, or any of that. Our conversations are purely platonic.
I didn't mean for him to take it that literally, and I want him to know I like him, without coming on too strong.
Any suggestions?