Because of your ages, I think he wasn’t as serious about dating as you are. Men and women at 17 and 18 are not emotional equals in many cases, and I think you are a lot more willing and able to have a long term relationship with him than he is. It sounds like he’s a little more distract-able, like many men his age, and that although his feelings for you are genuine, he’s not ready to “settle” into a relationship the way you are.
If you’re able to date him knowing that he may not be as mature as you are right now, then enjoy yourself, remembering your differences. If not, then you may want to find a young man who’s a little more on the same page that you are in terms of what he wants from a relationship and from dating in general.
I hope that helps. Let me know how things go.
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