Cross-posting...

I guess knowing my SO as I do, he WILL talk to me, when he's ready. I think.

Yes, though guess what I was going to say... Remaining wishy washy without clear boundaries will not help him with his confusion, nor you with living with it. But, you figured this out

"Back off until you're ready to re-commit"

Pretty clear and direct. (Though, back off what exactly???) Or, you could put it in terms of an "I" statement...

Best,
Oldtimer


Best,
Oldtimer