Could this ever work?

So this issue is that I’m enjoying being single and focusing on myself, however I started talked to this guy on the phone like long phone calls everyday for over a month type thing, and he has so so many qualities that I really want in a partner and he feels the same for me. I really love talking to him, but even the phone calls everyday sometimes makes me feel like I’m missing out on “me” time. I know he’d be understanding if I told him that’s too much, but at the same time I know he’d be hurt... He’s stated that he’s looking for a lifelong partner... so we’re not really on the same level when it comes to being “ready” for a relationship... he’s very ready already... and I don’t really feel like I am. But I agreed to go on a date with him soon. I really want to meet him in person. And I feel like if I don’t even try to peruse this, I could be missing out on a once in a lifetime guy.

I know I’m kind of jumping the gun but I have to think about this, what if I end up really wanting to be in a relationship with him but still want my freedom? Like a lot of my freedom. Can a relationship like that work?