I've been in a relationship for two and a half years, We had both lost our so's to death recently before talking and we were Fwbs, best friends, we bought each other presents he did a lot with me and the kids. We talked everyday whether by text or phone. The idea was when he was ready to date he would think of me and I was to be patient. We had in the past told each other we loved each other but had just been best friends the last few months. He had my location on his phone so he knew where I was (I liked this btw) We hung out and he made a comment about dating again then said we were just friends and I got upset and wrote a love letter then he slowed down talking to me and within two weeks he told he was dating someone else. I know he loved me- his actions were everything to show his love, but putting words on it - scared him? Can anyone give me an idea of what's going on in his mind? I'm 40, widowed with four kids. He's 40, never married but lived my kids. Help, please!!