Confused

He’s honest, caring and so easy to be with.  He is consistent and true.  But terrified.  He is afraid of getting hurt or causing hurt to me.  He knows his time here is limited so, instead of taking a chance, he is thinking of playing it safe.  I don’t know what to do.  We are amazingly compatible.   I haven’t felt this comfortable with anyone in a long time.  I don’t want to give him up but not sure I can handle his fears and reservations.  I don’t know how to reassure him. 

Last night he told me, “I’m willing to take whatever it is that you will offer me.”  Sadly, I’m not sure what I can offer to someone who isn’t sure what he can offer back.  I don’t think I can walk away from him.  I will give him plenty of space – thus giving me plenty of space.  Of course, his frequent travels seem to help with that space thing.  I will tell him when my feelings are hurt.  I will ask for what I want.  But, I don’t know where my heart is and what I am going to do.