Hi Ready, I'm sorry for your troubles. He's probably as confused as you are, and I don't know what his experience with romance is -- maybe he thought you'd be comforted by knowing the "in love" feeling is not where he is, since that is so liable to pass. Maybe he's grateful not to have that drama.
One day at a time. If you're happy when you're with him, want no one else for now, and he gives you company and fun and support, maybe you should ask yourself what else you want -- is it something it's reasonable to ask in honesty?
I'm not a fan of the "in love" feeling myself. It's a bit, shall I say, alcoholic to fool around with at our age, no? In all my relationships now, I look for honest respectful and affectionate company in the present, and what modest amount of trust I can manage for the future -- the trust thing isn't much for me, but I know that's my problem, and I avoid people I have reason to mistrust, at least. Do warmth & caring and affection add up to love? Over time....
Feel better. Spring will come. Buy yourself some flowers, or buy some for him.
I'm interested in how our other classmates respond!
