Ignorant love

Ok, Im 30 years old- responsible, charming, fun to be around and down to earth. I'm in college due to a career change. Last year a classmate of mine...lets call him Chad. Chad and I anyways conversed & we both shared interested in each other but never acted on it,until a few months ago. Great connection. But now I crave more direction/attention which I wasnt receiving. I decided 2 tell him, it was fun but I'm about 2 explore other options. He agreed I should because he's not at tht point in lif