Hi (((((Saluki.)))))) To me it sounds like all he simply needs is more time. You sound like you are in a good place, not too needy, independent but caring. So if things are good between the two of you except when the living together comes up sometimes, I would then just leave it alone.
He'll either get to a comfort level where he'll feel - like you - "let's just take the jump," or he won't. If you make it an issue it could become more about control, or just simply a bigger issue than it needs to be between the two of you. Enjoy where your relationship is at right now - it sounds good! And let the good feelings and trust build between the two of you. He will then naturally come to the place where he'll be ready for the next step.
If that doesn't happen and you start feeling like there is a REAL problem, THEN you deal with it and make your decision on what you want to do about the relationship. Focus on all the good and on all you two have together, not on the little bit that isn't perfect. That may keep you happy and content for quite a long time - long enough for him to catch up with you as far as what the next step should be in your relationship.
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