<human>: I met Jamie through a mutual friend. I felt a really strong connection from the start, it was odd because I've never had that experience with anybody before.

 We started having sex a few weeks after we started hanging out. He initiated first kiss. A few more weeks into that, we went on a trip together, where I realized I liked him romantically. 

I told him a few days after. That was the first time I told someone I liked them, I was quite proud of myself for doing so. He was noncommittal in his response, and for the next two weeks after that, he wasn't messaging.That was a really hard time for me, I was constantly waiting on his text, late-night crying jags, imagining various scenarios etc.

 He finally texted that it was better if we don't see each other. I had to really press it to get a phone conversation out of him to explain why. In short: he likes me, but he has intimacy issues. But he'd like to remain friends. None of this really came a surprise, I'd sensed it through his behavior, but it felt good to have it all confirmed. 

We were no contact for a month. About a week ago, I was feeling low, and I texted him, thinking "what's the worst that can happen." He texted back, friendly tone.

I don't know if I should go NC or try this friendship gig. I really like him as a person, and it feels stupid that something like this should stop us from hanging out. At the same time I realize that I'm not over it. I got crazy anxious just waiting for a text back, I don't want to get more hurt. Also I might be getting into a friendship with the subconscious intention to try to get into a romantic relationship.

Should I keep contacting him, or wait and see if he's more proactive about wanting a friendship with me, or cut all ties?

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<bot>: I'd been seeing this guy for just over a month, he ghosted then called quits after I confessed romantic feelings. But I really like him as a person. Should I try friendship or no contact?