<human>: I've seen him around since I was younger due to him being really close friends with one of my older cousins. We'll call him Doug. 

About a year ago, right after I had my daughter, her dad left me. I was very confused &hurt &ended up becoming pretty depressed. I ran into Doug &we began texting here &there, even went out a few times. He seemed very interested in me but with the way I was feeling about myself I couldn't reciprocate the feelings. I couldn't make myself believe this person that I was so attracted to in every way could possibly want something "pre-used" &I ended up writing him off completely. 

I've finally gotten to a point where I have accepted everything &am feeling better about myself. I have been a lot happier with my life &the direction it is going. A few weeks ago I received a message on Facebook from Doug &my heart went racing. We started talking again &I was excited to be getting a second chance with better timing. We've hung out a couple times &I always enjoy his company. Just when I thought it was going great he informed me that he's not looking to be in a relationship. He's also mentioned he is worried that if we were to enter a relationship, my my cousin would be upset &never talk to him again. 

I was a little devastated but I agreed to be just friends. We've continued talking &spending time together. Which might not be helping much because I can't stop thinking about him. He gives me butterflies, I feel so comfortable around him like I don't have to hide anything about myself. I'm almost convinced I should just stay away to avoid myself another heartache. But I'm like a moth &he's the bright light. I wonder if he's worried I'll just write him off like last time &is just being cautious or if I just lost my chance already? A part of me wants to stick around in hopes that a relationship will form but I'm terrified. 

I'm mostly just looking for advice. Hopefully from someone who has been in a similar situation?

Can you condense the text into three sentences or less?
<bot>: long story short he wanted a relationship & I wrote him off now I want one &he says he doesn't. Should I stick around or continue pursuing him?