Not really. Clark is asking himself some very important questions.
Even if I hadn’t become Superman- even if I had never made that first surreptitious rescue, long before coming to Metropolis- would I have a right to a relationship? To love an Earth woman? There are some that would condemn me for it. After all, I’m not human.
He is not a selfish person and wants to be sure before going further in a relationship with Lois if it is right for him and ultimately for both of them. Such deep mediation is the mark of a mature man. Thankfully for both of them, he made the best most wisest decision.
Good story!