How to break off my unofficial relationship?
HI All, Here is my current situation... 2 months ago I broke up with what I thought was the love of my life. We have a beautiful 4 yr old daughter together and have been with each other for 7 yrs. The relationship took a turn for the worse about 2 1/2 yrs ago and I ended it 2months ago. He has been crazy! Stalking, harassing, etc. I've been dealing with that the best I can.
During all of this I met up with a good friend from high school. He became an open ear and shoulder to cry on... and as the story goes one thing led to another a few weeks ago. We've been hanging out and seeing each other but he has admitted to falling in love with me. He knew and is very aware of the situation I am just leaving and still dealing with and I made it very clear that I am not looking to 'throw all my eggs in another basket' at the moment.
How do I end this unofficial relationship with him when he is now in love with me? I don't want to break his heart but I'm honestly not ready for all of that again so soon. How do I now just back off and tell him I can't see him anymore? I would hate to loose him completely but I know that after this there is no way we could stay in each others lives. He feels very strongly about me and I do not have the same feelings at the moment.