How can a man say he wants to be with you but also be detached?

[Anonymous]

[SotiCoto]

He doesn't want to be detached. He feels he has to be detached. He doesn't want you to screw him over, but he is still rather sure that you will.

[Asker]

Well I don't him to screw me over either.

[SotiCoto]

A classic stand-off.

[JosyJosy]

It could be possible that he doesn't know how to properly express those feelings.

[Serkee]

How long have you been together?

[bowenw]

He may be involved with other women.

[Likes2drive]

Keeping his guard up I guess