In a complicated relationship and really need advice?

Here's the thing. I broke up with my ex-boyfriend the end of November. Actually, he broke up with me, saying he just wanted to be friends and really valued our friendship and didn't want to lose it. It took a long while, but eventually we did start to be friends again but didn't really see each other too much. Things have somewhat changed recently. We have begun to hang out more alone and have become more ';intimate';- holding hands, etc but haven't really kissed, he kind of lightly kissed me on the cheek once. It's obvious that we're more than friends now yet aren't going out either. Basically I guess we're just messing around. I really don't know if he has feelings for me romantically or he just really cares for me, but I have strong feelings for him. The problem is I don't want to just mess around and have a no-strings attached friends with benefits kind of deal but want to get back together. I don't know what to do... Advice anyone?In a complicated relationship and really need advice?
TELL HIM HOW YOU FEEL!!!


I had SAME EXACT issue with ex/still having that issue. I found it totally difficult to stop the act in the process when he was trying to get me to do stuff with him. I even hurt his feelings, and yeah it was awkward at first. But it feels so good to know that I'm telling him how I feel and really standing up for myself. If you don't stand up for yourself, who will??