my mistake this time

things were going fine with Dan, he was interested in me and contacting me first. then i blew it. brought up sex and how we had to be exclusive to have it. he freaked out. and said he needed down time, no dating. i said iw as disappionted and explained dating shouldbe a progression tos oemthing. then he says he wants me in his life to do things now and then but with no expectations. mellow. he isn't ready to be exclusive so soon. but doesn't want it to be all or nothing. now i have to just admit i messed up. and wait for him to contact me next. it might be a while. thing is i would like to sleep with him. i am sure it will be good.but i dont' want to cheapen myself in the process. and don't want him to be sleeping with other women at the same time. not too much to ask is it?