Met a New Friend After a Breakup, But Daily Calls Are Starting to Feel Like Too Much

I’m fresh out of a breakup and trying to focus on healing. I’m taking my time, not rushing into anything, and working through my emotions. I am enjoying my new found freedom and I am on cloud 9.

A couple of weeks ago, I met this really cool, nice looking guy during a walk. We hit it off, exchanged numbers, and I told him upfront that I’m not looking for anything romantic or emotional right now. I made it clear I can only offer friendship, and he seemed totally fine with that. I’m back in my city reconnecting with my old friends and making new friends so I am open to any new connections.

The thing is, he’s been calling me every day. I have never ever NEVER initiated any calls or texts not even once. The conversations are really good & completely platonic, no flirting, and we genuinely vibe. But the frequency is starting to feel like a lot for someone I just met.

A few days ago, I didn’t pick up a call because I was with friends, He called me 2 times. and the next day, he called me again and he seemed a little annoyed by my communication style but was joking about it. He asked why I didn’t let him know I wouldn’t be responding. But, It caught me off guard, and now I’m starting to question whether this dynamic is becoming too much. I didn’t even enjoy my freedom for a month.

I like him as a person and enjoy talking to him, but I wonder if this level of connection might be moving faster than I can handle right now. Am I cheating my healing process by staying so engaged with someone new? Is it normal for someone to want daily contact even as friends? And is it possible to set better boundaries without hurting the vibe we have?