What does it mean when a person you thought you cared for says I'm not your keeper?

Is it time to leave the connection if the person who you thought you'd care about and for turns around to you and says firmly I'm not your keeper? But doesn't elaborate as to why.

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Adrift · 61-69, F

In what context did he use the phrase?
I mean there must have been some action or words leading up to this.

CelticRose · 36-40, F

@Adrift it was really quite out of the blue

Adrift · 61-69, F

@CelticRoseAre you being too clingy?

CelticRose · 36-40, F

@Adrift I'm not but I think he is or has been in the beginning. It's like I can't go home on my own without him coming with me

Adrift · 61-69, F

@CelticRose From what I can gather from what you have said is,
In the beginning he is overly protective.
Then when he has got you on the hook so to speak, he starts pushing you away.
Says random shit out of nowhere that confuse and upset you.
Then when you show an emotional reaction, he says he can't deal with your emotional response.
Making you feel even more frustrated and confused.
My guess is if you ghost him and make no contact, he will start calling you again.
If so, I would say these are all big red flags too stay away from.

CelticRose · 36-40, F

@Adrift thanks 🙏