I am female nurse working here in kuwait. i am a catholic. one day i met this guy a receptionist in hospital.?

we agreed many things. in short we became bestfriends. we became more closer then feel inlove. though love is there we agreed to be friends only because its very complicated.we dont have the same beliefs,culture and religion. the problem is now, last night we talked in YM. he told me he felt bad because they are certain things he did that he knew its wrong he still doing it and that is being friend with me since i am female. upon hearing it, i couldnt help but cry. i never thought even our friendship can be affected with the culture etc. im very sad. now, everything is changed. i think he started to avoid me. i keep on sending him messages because he;s a friend and im so worried because he got alot of problems including our friendship. i saw his guilt, sad last night in the webcam. but what can i do it against the rule to be friends with female. please help me. i dont want to lose my bestfriend. i dont know how to handle this. :( thank you so much