100% agree with this^. He sounds like the type who enjoys the fantasy of being in love. But to say 'I love you' after just 8 weeks, isn't real love, unfortunately. Real love takes time to develop especially if neither of you live in the same city.

I would chalk this up to a learning experience. Be very wary of starting online relationships with men, b/c most of the time, they won't materialize into the real thing. Men who do this, like to lead women on; they will call you, email you, even FaceTime with you, but if they don't make the effort to meet with you regularly in person then it's not a real relationship.

Sadly, when a man says he needs space, that's code for "I want out." If he wanted to date you exclusively, he would. If he didn't want to date you exclusively, he would tell you.