If you can handle not being in any romantic relationship for a few months , that ' s the way to go . Tell him you can ' t be just friends any more because of growing romantic feelings and you can ' t be in any relationship unless and if he can be fully available romantically . And he has until 1 st of February to decide and contact you , after that you will move on . Ask him to not contact you unless he ' s single and available for a beautiful romantic relationship with you . Meanwhile , don ' t consider your break from relationships as a waiting time . Waiting sucks , so does putting your life on hold . Think of it as a relationship detox time and a time spent to work on yourself or nourish your platonic friendships , focus on your family , hobbies .