Salaam - Islam makes sense to my mind but my heart feels unsure, is that a sign not to accept it?

Assalamualaikum - I was raised Catholic but my belief there was never very strong. Some days I feel like there’s a God or some kind of higher force, other days I’m unsure. Recently I’ve been reading about Islam and logically a lot of it clicks for me. I’ve also watched videos criticizing it and most of those arguments don’t convince me, except when they talk about how women are treated - those bits really unsettle me. I struggle to understand the idea of covering much of one’s body because of temptation. Why is it considered so wrong to see someone’s arms or legs? I get concerns about cleavage or explicit exposure, but beyond that I don’t fully see the point. Likewise, I’ve heard that women are encouraged to pray at home instead of the mosque - that feels odd to me. Also, the whole gender segregation thing: is it mainly about avoiding temptation? Shouldn’t society aim for balance and mutual understanding between men and women rather than separating them? Could segregation actually make people more curious about the other gender? I realize it might reduce some temptations, but if someone wants to betray trust, wouldn’t they do so regardless of separation? These are honest questions - I want to learn more and understand the wisdom behind these practices. I’m also worried I might be convincing myself to accept Islam because my boyfriend is Muslim. He admits their relationship before marriage is not allowed, yet he sometimes says, what if God meant for us to meet so he could guide me to Islam. Apart from the pre-marital relationship, he seems to follow Islamic values and is a good person. That makes me question my motives. Most other things make sense to me - roles, inheritance rules, scientific insights I’ve come across, and so on. My heart feels hesitant though. Does that mean I’m not meant to embrace Islam right now? Should I wait until my heart feels certain? While I’m struggling with this, a verse keeps coming to mind about the heart being responsible for perception. If anyone can share gentle advice, personal experiences, or resources that explain the purpose behind modest dress, gender interaction guidelines, and the role of women in society from an Islamic perspective, I’d really appreciate it. JazakAllahu khair.