Can you date a guy you’re not attracted to?

I have a friend who is a great great human being and we have a lot in common, but he does not have that “it” factor. I am not attracted to him. The couple times we’ve kissed it has been so underwhelming, but he is kind and smart. I don’t know if that’s the right Thing for me. I am just worried, I don’t want to hurt anyone. I’ve been very clear with him we are simply friends, but he keeps upping the compliments and saying how much he wants me to be his long term girl. I’m a single mom and so it is complicated/ thoughts?