Troubled Saggitarius - can I help or .... ?

Long story short, there's a Sag guy in his early 30s whom I really like and he seemed to like me quite a bit himself. We barely know each other, but we talked a few times and he shared some rather personal stuff with me. Including the fact that he's going through a very difficult period in his life. He's been single for some time now, as have I, and we are both workaholics, so none of us is interested in a relationship at the moment, still, when I asked him what would help him relax, his first answer was sex. Fair enough, I happen to enjoy that too 😄 Problem is, when I suggested some sort of casual arrangement, he bailed saying he'd have a hard time dealing with jealousy. I'm not clear whether he feared me being jealous or himself, but I didn't press on... Now, the thing is I like the guy but don't really have feelings for him as in being in love or anything, but he's not just someone I'd bang a few times and then forget about him. I DO like him as a person. And some of the stuff he's going through at the moment is terrible, and I wish I could help. On the other hand, I definitely don't want to come across as pushy ...
I've no idea how to deal with this guy. Is there any way I can be there for him as a friend, now that he knows I'm sexually attracted to him? And how can I reach out to him in a non-threatening way after he clearly told me sex is not on his mind at the moment, due to his complicated situation? I'm an impulsive Aries, so I rarely take things slowly with anything or anyone, but this is one guy whom, I think, might be worth the extra effort on my part...

You asked a Sag guy to be your booty call? LOL

Posted by Wynter
You asked a Sag guy to be your booty call? LOL

Gee, Wynter, thanks for being so non-judgmental, LOL.

Out of mere curiosity, WHAT would be wrong with that picture? I've actually had both fuck buddies and friends with benefits in the past and when it worked it was great and when it ended everyone landed on their feet and that was that....

HOWEVER, I did not ask this guy to be my booty call. Quite on the contrary! I honestly told him I was rather straightforward with men whom I felt sexually attracted to and literally tried to "just do it", but with him I was willing to keep my impulses in check and try to know him better as he seemed like someone worth taking my time with...
Now, it is true we did discuss our sexual preferences, mostly because I like to know where I stand and to have at least some idea of what to expect. And it turned out our preferences were nicely compatible, too. It's just that neither of us wants a conventional, traditional, boyfriend/girlfriend relationship. He just said - or at least that's what I understood - that he wouldn't be tempted by a casual arrangement because of the jealousy issue.
And yes, I was curious about how he handled his libido when no one was available, and he honestly told me he'd hook up with some girl and then turn her down in cold blood if she attempted to push for anything more. So yes, I'm not saying he's a fallen angel who needs rescuing, and I am aware there would be risks involved if I pushed this any further. But I've rarely been known to shy away from risks.
It's also worth noting I have a very active, full life, so in no way could I be considered clingy - NOR would I want a clingy lover/friend! I just feel like there'd be a lot for the both of us to gain if we had a chance to get to know each other better - and I don't have the slightest idea how to do that at the moment! Is there any way I can become his friend now that he knows I'm also - potentially - interested in him as a lover?