He had n fwb 6 weeks in our dating stage. We saw each other A LOT like 3 times a week, and he often spend the night, even lived with me for 3/4 nights due to some reasons.

The whole time he said he wants to see the potential with us and is interested in me, liked me a lot, enjoying around me a lot. His dating goal is a serious relationship. Even met his family member. He also gave me hints that this could become more serious (compare to his other couple of friends, demanding to meet his family/friends).

Never discussed the exclusivity till the 7th week. Then I found out that he has a FWB and still uses apps. I asked for exclusivity; then he said exclusivity = relationship, and we are not at a stage for a relationship yet - I agree to the latter.

I said exclusivity means that you see the potential with this person only. To me it's not relationship. I still need more time to see if it can get in to a relationship.

This difference woke me up and I pulled back a bit - i.e. stopped liking his social media, delayed in response to his messages or had no reply. I don't see it as intentional, just naturally for me to pull back and rethink.

Two days later he told me he ended with FWB and cut off other things (apps) etc. He said it was a tough decision. And him doing this doesn't mean that agree with my point of view.

He said he felt that I was punish him and invalidated his feelings. He did act quite hurtful and I do believe him.

We still are going to continue seeing each other. But he wants to talk again in a month time and we MUST decide if we want to be in a relationship.

I do see his point but some friends are giving opinions and I'm tired; now my head is a bit messed up honestly.