Do you all have trouble with dating?

I'm an INTJ/INTP, and I just met an ESTJ.

We had a pretty immediate connection, but his early honesty is absolutely terrifying and overbearing to me. I tried explaining to him how much I need my own space and time, how I'm not good with opening up, how I tend to not get too emotionally attached to anyone. We will see if I get more space this week. If not, I gotta bail.

He's admitted that he rushes into things, that he's scared off others with his initial enthusiasm and intensity. I saw him very drunk for the first time, and he said he loved me. I was concerned and appalled and terrified. Those are both red flags for me (binge drinking every weekend and saying he loves me when we've known each other for just a week). He gives great hugs and cuddles on the couch and is quite thoughtful, but I'm beginning to realize this won't go anywhere. The chemistry is there, but I know I never want to get married, and I know I need more space and time alone than he needs/desires.

Eh, sometimes it's not you ESTJs. Sometimes it's just us who can't deal with your emotional intensity.

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