<human>: Summarize the given text in a few sentences.

A few weeks ago I met a guy online and we started talking. Almost daily sometimes on Skype. It's safe to say that we view each other as friends but my feelings for him are so much stronger.

We are both gay, same age and live in the same country albeit in different states. 

He is good looking, successful and there really isn't a thing I don't like about him. However he is somewhat self conscious and not at all cocky.

In comparison I'm out of shape and an intern, although in a few years I have excellent earning potential since I finished a degree in a decent paying field. He said I'm cute but I can't compare to his exes. I'm out of his league.

However despite this he is the largest motivating factor I ever had. Now I started losing weight and getting in shape, tanning, looking harder for a job etc. 

I can't tell him my real feelings for him or how much he means because that would scare him off. 

I really want to continue being friends but I also want this relationship to advance. What are the next steps that I can take ?
<bot>: met guy online, we are friends, I feel stronger about him than vice versa, he is the biggest motivator in my life. How to advance relationship ?