I have been out of the dating game for 10+ years post divorce. A friend introduced me to a lovely man who had asked me out a couple of times. He was very up front in the beginning about how he was not over his ex, but wanted to continue slowly getting to know me. Honestly i was grateful he told me. I thought it was fine since I am recently divorced as well, although I am more emotionally ready than he is. He said he did not want his divorce to hinder his chances at new connections, but was also wary of jumping into a rebound situation. He just told me a few days ago he wanted to be friends moving forward because of his emotional landscape at the moment. We haven’t spoken since as I am giving him his space.
Has anyone ever successfully dated someone after a period of not being ready? Although it’s possible this was just an excuse, I don’t think this was just some cop out for not liking me, because he was very up front in the beginning about being hung up on someone.
I am continuing with going on other dates. But I did like him a lot.