He explains that he’s never felt this way, and with other relationships it just felt like he was going through the motions. He feels a genuine connection with me, and he’s convinced I’m the one. We talked loosely about the future and what marriage means to us, etc.

I really really really like him, but I was hurt in the past and feel like I need to have my guard up a little, but I really want to bring him into my life and be with him, he’s an amazing man.