[This puts him on firmer ground. Gregor hates to think that he's dampened his enthusiasm but he knows also that feeling guilty is just going to make things worse in a nasty circumnavigating feedback loop, around and around. He cuts it all off at the chase.]

That's different. I have no intention of dating any time soon, [he says solidly, very much not inviting commentary on this topic.] It has been nice to feel you so excited. I just don't want to intrude; it's not my place.

[Surely Gregor's desire for privacy explains himself here, that he wouldn't want to infringe on someone else's.]