Question from a girl to guys

When a guy says "I think we should take it down a step and just talk. I want to get to know you better before we date." Is that really his intentions? He said he likes me, but he thinks he rushed into the relationship too fast. I understand what he means, but usually (from a guy) that means that he just doesn't want to date me.
I like this guy a whole lot. I've known him since I was really young. We basically lost touch for five years and met back up (unexpectedly) at driving school. We go to different schools, and he works just about everyday. He says that he doesn't think it will work out right now because he doesn't get to see me enough. I think that if you like someone enough you would just go for it, and do your very best to make it work. You would make the time you do spend together more special since you don't see each other often at all.
What do you think?

I don't know.
It's possible he likes someone else, or it's possible he's scared. But then again, if he likes you he would make time for you..

I agree with Chris, showing him too much attention will make him feel in control and powered. His intensions may be good or bad, you can never tell till the end. This is when I would say to use your gut feeling.

hmmmm this is a tricky one! i think that the fact that he wants to tone it down a bit isnt too bad an idea that means hes not guna use u,. however if hes not willing to make time for u or even think its goin to work then a rship cant workk if only one person it willing to amke it work. im not sure of his intentions at all it hink u shud go with ur instincts cos only time will tell!
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Thank you all so much for your advice! I've decided to not put so much into it like you said and see how it goes from there. Maybe I am trying too hard? Thanks again, all of your advice is appreciated, and I'd love to hear more opinions!

I'm so afraid to lose him completely...I'll take him any way I can, whether it's a friendship or a relationship, even though I wish I could be more than a friend...

I'd say go for what he says with that, it means he doesn't want to use you atleast - maybe he's shy, or doubt his abilities of being a good boyfriend to you maybe, and wants to see how things will work when he understands you better just by talking..

Express your concerns about it to him, confrontation and talking over things is the best way to understand how you both feel...