thanks newmama. i brought it up on the phone tonight. i was explaining why i was in a different place in my life a few years ago and it felt like the right time. this guy is not the judgmental type plus i was so positive about the growth that came out of the all the crappiness I think he was impressed. I think I want to be exclusive with this guy in a no-pressure, see how it goes, day by day kind of way. I'm going to be finishing school this summer and moving to a new city and I'm not sure I want to drag anyone with me, and i don't think i'm looking for "the one" right now (but wouldn't run away screaming if he was knocking on my door). i'm not interested in seeing other people and wouldn't feel comfortable if he was (he isn't). He's in more of a "looking for the one" place than I am, but he's also very laid back. I am hoping we can enjoy it without pressure and see what happens. does this sound reasonable/ healthy?