Hi Emily,

I have a guy friend that I have know for about 8 yrs. We had a relationship when we have first meet. As time went on we have gone our separate ways. Then, recently we started talking again. I really care and love this man. He has told me that he is not ready for a relationship with anybody. I don't know what to do. Sometimes I feel like I just need to leave him alone because it just makes it harder for me to deal with. What should I do? Do I wait for him or do I move on with my life?

------------------------------Miss Emily's advice------------------------

When a man says, "I'm not ready for a relationship with anybody," I would take him at his word that this includes you. To get involved, again, only to find out you should have listened to him, would be a bigger blow than telling him, "I have feelings for you, so in order to protect my heart, I need to back away, now, before it's too late."