My ex (M32) and I (F25) had broken up around 2 and a half months ago after dating for almost 4 years. We ended on good terms, but did not speak for about a month after the breakup (I was very emotional during this time and felt that I needed some space for myself), but we started chatting with each other again after that one month. Around two weeks ago, we had hung out and ended up having sex, and it happened again towards the end of that same week. We’ve been chatting here and there and just going through the flow of things, but he recently had a talk with me expressing that he wants to be exclusive. I feel unsure, as there was a reason why we broke up and now working on ourselves, but it’s very confusing since my feelings are still there for him and vice versa. I’m not seeing anyone (and neither is he), as I’m just focused on school and work and I have to remind myself on why that breakup was necessary, but he’s upset that I’m not clear on what I want. I feel that it’s too soon and we both agreed initially that we’re just going with the flow of everything. He says that if things are not exclusive, then we will be cutting contact with one another. We’re also heading out of town this week with some friends, and I fear that things will be awkward.
I genuinely don’t know how to even proceed with this, as I’ve never gone through this sort of thing with someone before. I also don’t want to lose him. I’ve cared so much about him all this time even when we were just friends prior to our relationship. Any advice? (I’m also willing to answer questions!)