<human>: A friend[m22] of mine[f20] recently told me that he likes me. I've only known him for about 4 to 5 months. He said he understands that I just got out of a relationship (2 year relationship) and that it's important that I stay single for some time. I really am not ready to begin a relationship with anyone, and I think he understands that but I feel that while I am not with anyone he will sort of wait until I am ready. He wants to go out this weekend, I mentioned it would only be as friends and that's when he told me that he liked me. I feel like he won't really see it as a friendship thing because of this. I am not sure what to do without hurting his feelings or "ditching" him. I feel like I should not hang out with him to prevent his feelings from intensifying, but I really don't know what to do. Help!

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<bot>: guy friend has a crush on, I don't want to lead him on. I just recently got out of a two year relationship.