The “I really like you but..” situation

Alright, here’s the classic “I really like you but I’m not ready yet” situation. I met a guy at the gym and we hit it off amazingly. We talk very often (like everyday all day type of thing), we hangout at the gym, he’s very genuine, not sexual (thank GOD I hate when men are like that off the bat), and he’s been incredibly open to me without me even having to ask him to be. He just got out of a relationship about 2 months ago and we basically hit it off unexpectedly, seeing as neither of us were particularly looking for anything (not fwb, not another relationship). We’re both wanting a relationship with one another but not wanting to jump in. He’s made it clear he really likes me, and wishes he met me either 2 years ago or a few months from now. He said he doesn’t expect me to wait around for him until he’s ready because that would be unfair to me, but he hopes maybe in a couple months I could call him my boyfriend. I told him seeing as though I was never seeking a relationship to begin with (I’ve been focusing on myself and being single since I ended my toxic relationship a few months ago), I’m fine moving slow and just getting to know one another, and that if a friendship comes one awesome, if a relationship does when we’re both totally ready for one even better. I almost feel like I’m letting myself “wait” in a way for him but if I stopped talking to him I still wouldn’t be pursuing anyone else and go back to what I was doing (just living my life without worrying about a man lol). We’re both out of long term relationships and I get the needing time alone part fully, I did that and it was so beneficial to me! I’m alright with giving him time while still focusing on myself because I don’t need something right this second, so I almost feel like this could really end up working out because of the level of communication and transparency and just an overall “flow” we have together. I guess I really just need validation from another perspective or just another opinion. My friends all say the situation seems fine and my gut is telling me it’s fine and that it’s different.

I should add we’ve only kissed a few times and he’s told me he enjoys kissing me and feels like “my lips were made to kiss his” lol. We have not slept together and he’s never gotten sexual with me. He has also said he wants to still get to know me and essentially see where we end up, he doesn’t want to jump into something so he doesn’t regret not giving himself time first. He’s also said he would absolutely love to date me for several reasons. I feel like he’s genuine and just in a weird spot (as we all are post relationship, and it’s even weirded when you find someone you never expected to find), and wants to make sure he does this correctly more than I feel anything. How’s anyone else think of this?