Whats's bolded sounds a lot more than "nothing" OP.Originally Posted by nao
It's called having an emotional affair, which is a form of cheating for both of you since you're both in relationships w others.
He did the right thing by telling you he just wants to be "friends" which is code for whatever there was, is no more.
Leave the dude alone, stop trying to analyze his words, and move on, focus on your current relationship.