Had a date, I like him as a friend - he might like me as more

Well, it depends on the person. From the sound of it, he hasn't actually asked you to be his boyfriend yet, so this is still kind of a hypothetical issue. Maybe wanting to see you again means that he wants to get to know you better, and maybe it means he wants to date you. Who knows?

That said - trust your gut. If you're not sure what he wants yet, then when you talk about things to do, suggest "friend-ish" things until more information is forthcoming - more "hanging out" than "dating" (but don't invite him to your place!). If you get "I wanna be your bf" vibes from him, then mention that you're interested in spending time with him as friends. Some people take the news just fine, some people don't want to make the transition, but being kind and honest is the best thing in general.

 

That connection you appear to have online and not offline is probably caused by nerves. As you become more comfortable with each other those nerves will fade and he'll become the same as he is online.

You like him as a friend right now, but it's only been one date, and you don't hate him right? Why not give him another chance? You might start seeing him as more than a friend

I don't want to give advice on ending it because I think there's still potential here, and I wouldn't want to see it wasted. But... You could tell him that you appreciate the good nights, but you don't think there's much of a connection there, and that you wanted to call it off earlier before he develops further feeling for you. That way it lets him down easily by showing that you were thinking of how he would feel. I still don't think you should end it just yet though.

All the best.

 

I think i feel the same to your friend. Haha! How will I know if you really want just a friend or get into next level so that no more expectation while budding?

 

Had this happen before - sometimes its nerves as someone else suggested but I think more often than not, it's a personality thing. It could be a great match on paper but there's really only so much you can tell about a person's personality from talking online/texting; really need to actually meet in person. This is why I try to keep the online portion of a relationship down to a week or two tops before meeting. Physical attraction is important too but I can usually nail that down from photos... for me, it's their personality that sometimes just turns out to be one that I'm not compatible with or attracted to. Better to find out sooner than later.

Follow up question though... if you're in the same situation as the OP (chatting for a week or so, then go out once and realize you aren't interested in pursuing a relationship with them but you get the vibe that they are), what's the best way to let the other person know? Would it be considered rude to do it over email/text? Not as if you're dating this person or have known them for very long. Or would you still suggest letting them know in person? Or just flat out ignore and hope they get the point? I've had the last thing happen twice which honestly I was fine with though I don't really feel comfortable doing that to someone else.