I want to date him but I don't want to get hurt....?

Okay, if you read my other question, you will understand my situation, http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AqVBrUx69EornB9q9B0JH2Xsy6IX;_ylv=3?qid=20110627174829AA9akpA , the first answer was to not date him a save myself from the hurt, but i really want to date him and i want our relationship to be something more! I wish i knew what to do!