Seeing a guy with trust issues [I Need Relationship Advice]

I've been seeing this guy for about two months. We catch up 1-3 times a week and it's basically as if we are in a relationship at this point, just without the label. He had an ex which gave him some major trust issues. When I say I'm going out with friends he always thinks it's a date or I'm sleeping with someone. I told him I value what we have so I wouldn't risk ruining it by seeing other people. He doesn't believe me, whenever I try and reason to him it just sounds like excuses. Aside from the major trust issues with me seeing other people, he's such a great and genuine person. What do I do?

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KuroNeko · 41-45, F

Set good boundaries. Make it clear to him that its normal for you to have friends and privacy. You should not feel the need to defend yourself all the time or explain what you do. He may not be ok with this, if that's the case then he isn't ready to be with anyone.

Mistypetal · F

@KuroNeko I only have male friends and I think he really struggles with that concept. I have tried explaining my relationship with them but he is always skeptical.

KuroNeko · 41-45, F

@Mistypetal it's hard to be with someone like that, impossible sometimes. It's sad but perhaps you're best out of it.