I see the man as telling this woman that he'll be her part-time lover, but he's not going to be her soulmate. He doesn't want the pressure of her expectations, especially since he doesn't even really know how he feels about her. He cares about her, but not enough to commit.
He's essentially offering himself to her as long as she can accept the casual nature of their relationship and won't demand more than he is willing to give.
I see the man as telling this woman that he'll be her part-time lover, but he's not going to be her soulmate. He doesn't want the pressure of her expectations, especially since he doesn't even really know how he feels about her. He cares about her, but not enough to commit.
He's essentially offering himself to her as long as she can accept the casual nature of their relationship and won't demand more than he is willing to give.