[ He feels that confused hurt and he genuinely feels bad about it, but he tries to keep himself steady. ]

If you don't trust me, that's fine.

[ It's not like he isn't aware he can be shady as hell! ]

But you know... it's kinda painful to keep putting myself out there. And it feels pretty one-sided when I'm the only one who relies on you, when you don't rely on me back. So I'm keeping it equal.

I won't ask more of you than you can give me.