how would you interpret my bf's answer?

It seems clear to me that he can't be 100% confident with himself that he won't cheat on you. Like if he were to be given the wide open opportunity to cheat on you, he'd consider doing it.

In a committed relationship, you need trust. It sounds like he doesn't even trust himself not to cheat on you.

I wouldn't say it's a bad thing. He's just saying he can't tell the future. I mean, no one can. If my boyfriend asked me that question I would probably give him the same answer. I would try my hardest not to, but anything can happen and people do make mistakes. If he told you that he difinitely wouldn't, and then turned around and did it, he'd feel like an ***. At least he's letting you know that he really doesn't want, and probably won't, but there's always an "if".

i can definitely see how that could be shocking/upsetting but you have to sometimes remember that guys are idiots. they "try" to do the right thing but it sometimes backfires. men in general also really hate commitment so for him to promise you like 100% he wouldn't cheat on you is a scary thought for him. in the moment he knows he wouldn't and wouldn't want to but he's protecting himself from the unknown!

honestly its nothing to worry about. he doesn't want to and has no intention to. like i said, he's just being a typical guy and is trying not to dig himself too deep in anything. its stupid but thats men.

Haha well he's got balls I'll give him that. I would never say that just an adamant no works. However I would never cheat on my gf.

It sounds like he is a fan of being practical. He is leaving the 99.9999% margin open for human error.

If he was really committed to you, he would not be doubtful at all. He should be positive that it's a no; otherwise, he will consider it. He must be a jerk to not even pretend he wouldn't consider it.

A douchey way of covering his *** in case he ever has/is/will cheat.

uh is he socially retarded