Remember my roommate's friend who is into me?

Well he's been in touch a lot lately, and he's so charming I could see myself falling for him all over again (we have been attracted to each other since we first talked but I had distanced myself).

We have so much in common it's uncanny. We have the exact same k*nks, which has NEVER happened to me with anyone else. He's soft and gentle. He's sensitive and supportive. He tells me lies about how "beautiful" I am, to build my self esteem, and that's more than my roommate (his friend) used to do.

We both are interested in an open relationship because I know I can't offer much, and I want him to be able to accept better offers if he should receive any. I worry that he's settling for me because he feels like he couldn't get anyone better. Also, I feel that an open relationship suits me because I like my space and I don't like to feel smothered in a relationship.

He doesn't live near by, so our contact is all phone calls and texts, but neither of us have been able to get each other off our minds since 5 years ago when my then-bf handed me the phone and made me talk to him 🤣. I'm happy to see where it goes, what do I have to lose??

Edit: he visits Arizona frequently because his parents still live here so meeting in person is definitely doable.