Need advice

I left an abusive relationship around a year ago. I recently went on a date with a man (who is autistic and looking for a serious relationship). We hit it off, but it was a really awkward date. But he was very very very interested in me.

I have been thinking about moving out of the state for months because it’s hard living so close to my abuser and I can’t get away from him. I feel generally on edge a lot of the time.

After the first date, I decide to let the guy know I wasn’t ready for a relationship and good luck. I did this because I was unsure and am leaning towards moving.

He is so sweet and nice and so so good looking. The only faults I saw were that I might not emotionally be able to meet his needs right now (but I didn’t even try) and that he doesn’t have a steady career/just graduated w a film degree, we’d have opposing work hours.

I am kind of regretting my decision. Just wondering if it would be okay to pop back in and change my mind? I am really afraid of dating right now and I think I reacted too quickly as a way of self preservation. I definitely do NOT want to toy with his emotions though.

I feel like the answer is “don’t do that” but I’m just curious as to what you guys thinK. I do not want to lead him on or hurt him. Thanks everyone 💕