What to say when he says he doesn't think you should meet

This phrasing is soft for a reason. He's not saying you're unattractive or uninteresting. He's usually expressing doubt about the mismatch between text chemistry and real-world fit, or he's getting nervous about disappointing you. Sometimes he's testing to see if you'll fight for it. Sometimes he lost interest but doesn't want to be cruel.

The language matters. He said "I don't think" instead of "I don't want to." That leaves room to change. It means he's uncertain, not decided. How you respond can either lock that uncertainty in place or shift it.

A strong reply does two things at once. First, it shows you heard him and aren't going to pretend this is no big deal. Second, it establishes that you have a life beyond this conversation. You're not going to spend energy convincing him or waiting around for him to feel ready.

Don't argue about the benefits of meeting. Don't ask what changed. Don't say "let me know if you change your mind" because that sounds like you're holding your breath. Instead, acknowledge his hesitation in a way that sounds casual, then either move on or create a natural exit. The message should take him five seconds to read and shouldn't require a response.

Reply within a few hours while you still have emotional clarity. Waiting days to respond makes it look like you're overthinking or nursing a wound. A quick reply signals that his hesitation didn't destabilize you.

After you send it, don't monitor for his response. If he comes back in a week wanting to meet, that's fine. If he doesn't, that's fine too. Don't send follow-ups. Don't send messages about other things to keep the thread alive. You've said what you needed to say. Anything after that reads as you trying to stay relevant.