Hey [his name],
I really appreciate your feelings and the courage it takes to put yourself out there. It means a lot to me. However, I want to be completely honest about where I’m at in my life right now. I’ve been through some pretty toxic relationships in the past, and they’ve left me feeling pretty worn down.
To be truthful, I’m still in the process of healing from those experiences. Right now, I need to focus on my own mental and