I haven’t replied to the above message as we did have a 30 min phone call that night but this was what I was going to say to him today as I said wouldn’t message him till weekend:

I could be more understanding man, you’re going through a crap time here & I don’t always realise that mate and for that I’m sorry. I am confused though as I thought we were over this issue mate? Thought you understood that we don’t need to chat 24/7 and we don’t need to hang out every week? I certainly don’t think you’re stringing me along or giving me false hope for that matter either. I honestly think you’ve gotten the wrong idea about me and misunderstood me big time mate. Ultimately I think it’s important that we listen to each other, are both-open minded & honest with each other so we can figure out what kind of friendship we can have as it’s the only way it’s going to work. You are a really a nice guy and I like having you in my life so I will try my best to get this sorted with you but that’s all I can do so after that it’s up to you, ball will be in your court mate!