What do you do if a guy says he wants to be affectionate and hook up but?

This question is about my bestfriend. THis guy she has been seeing (theyve known eachother for many years) said “i want to hold hands, hug, kiss, grope, u know but i dont want a relationship right now but maybe eventually we can be together see where it goes”. Now I told her well he just basically said out loud what dating really is. I mean when anyone meets someone they never know where it is going to go so he was being honest with her.

He went through a rough year last year getting divorced. (similar to my situation haha) and she said she understands why he wouldntw ant to jump into anything and she doesnt either. SHe was upset though that it was said out loud because now she doesnt know what to do. any suggestions? is there potential since hes being honest or u think hes just in it for friends with benefits?

Should she just have fun and see where it goes? He treats her good n pays for her and they hold hands and stuff. he calls her almost everyday….

do you think she should just go with it shes over analyzing it? He also said he doesnt want her to see anyone else…. hes obviously interested in her more than friends right