I met this guy a year ago online, we have this connection that is
unexplainable.
I told him back in the summer how i felt about him, which i think caught
him off guard because he's not good with emotions or even seeing that
female likes him.
In October I approached him again with how I felt and he said he needed
time to figure out the words to express himself. This past weekend he
finally was able to tell me that he cared about me, more then a friend.
But now he doesn't know on what level or what we should do about this.
he's one of the best things that has ever stepped into my life.
He's in Georgia until May. He lives in NYC and I live In Ontario.

I am lost onto what to do in this situation. Anybody have any advice??

Sounds like he is scared 'cause like you said he is not to sure himself.
Keep talking to him until he gets back NYC that sould give him some
time. You just found out how he feels just take it slow if the heart
wants it, then it will guide you to the right place.

Hello leaf I don't think you can do anything other them be youself. If
he is going to get close to you then it's something he has to figure out
himself The only thing you can do for him is just be there let things go
as they go dont try to plain anything out and see what happens

But if it was me and it has been a year omm sorry I would just keep it
as friend becaus a year is well over enough time to find out if you love
someone and want to be with them

Over the last year, we've been friends. He's helped me with many
problems. He can read me like a book. We understand each other when no
one else does. But he claims he is stupid when it comes to woman. He
just said he's known for a long time but was always afraid to word it
wrong. I don't know.
Maybe I'm after a false dream or hope. And I don't know if I should walk
away from him.

Hang in there.If its meant to be,It will happen...If not...move on!
Sorry I try but Im not very good with relationship advise!