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The whole point of dating is to determine if you have enough in common to put up with each other. Why force someone to decide how they will define their relationship until they at least know you? Stop trying to control everything and just live it. You will find out quickly if there is a spark of romance or not. You cannot force it through declaration of intent.
The fact that he has NOT bailed on you and still talks respectfully to you speaks volumes for his motivation. He likes you enough to figure it out, but has not seen enough in you to commit yet. Get your act together and become something he will sacrifice for and perhaps he will step up and make those sacrifices for you.