I really like this guy!?

I have been good friends with him for last 8 months and last 2 months we became friends with benefits I developed feelings for him and love him, so I told him couldn't friends with benefits as I had feelings for him, he persuaded me to carry on but treats me badly he has distanced himself from me, ignores some texts and messages I just feel he reeled me in and I can walk away but really don't want to we became so close as friends I miss him dearly I tried no contact and lasted 3 days I was so miserable, he became my confidant after my marriage break down and has helped me loads but it making me miserable, the trouble is he has never told me how he actually feels, we still go out and do stuff together he explained before we started that he found it hard to express feelings as he has been very hurt in past I just feel so confused common sense telling me to tell him to do one, but not ready to just yet but fed up being miserable!