I did end up asking him. He basically said that at first he wanted to believe it could work, but then he remembered the pain of his past relationships. I guess I can see where he's coming from. I understand how difficult and painful LDRs can be, so I don't want to have to put him through that again if he's had trouble in the past. Also, I know that a positive mindset is important so if he were to go into it thinking it couldn't work that would just create more trouble.

Honestly I think hearing this is more painful than it would have been to hear that he never wanted anything out of this whole ordeal. From what I can see, it sounds like we both wish a relationship could come out of this, but he's just afraid to try. I'm a little afraid as well. The last thing I want it to lose our friendship even if I wish more than anything that we could have something more. I know life is all about talking risks but I don't know if I want to risk what we already have.

I don't want to push the issue because I don't want to lose him as a friend, but I really wish I could somehow convince him to take a chance on us. I sent him a text saying something to that extent a few minutes ago. No response yet...