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Asked Oct 17, 2010, 04:34 AM — 16 Answers
I was on your site a few months ago and was very help in a supposedly relationship I thought I was in. Anyhow, about a month ago I met a guy through on-line dating (Christian website). We immedicately clikced in through back and forth emails. Went on a date a few days after. It was great. He is a great man. He is divorced and his daughter is an adult and out of the house. He told me that he was in a 2.5 years relationship which ended about 3 months ago. And also he told me that he is very attracted to me, he enjoys spending time with me but he is not ready to be in a relationship. What does this mean? How should I respond/react? I really like him. He is in his 50s and I am in my 40s.

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Oct 17, 2010, 05:50 AM
He's really not been out of his 2.5 year relationship long enough to be ready for another.

In my estimation he shouldn't have even been on an on-line dating site, because it gives the impression that he is looking for someone to have a romantic relationship with.

If you want to be friends with him, then go for it, but if you're really looking for the special someone, then I'd keep looking.
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Oct 17, 2010, 09:17 AM


You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to Devorameira again.


It means he likes you but is not ready for a relationship. He is obviously not over his last one.
If a relationship is what you are looking for I suggest you leave him alone.
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Oct 17, 2010, 10:21 AM
Agree with the others. If you enjoy his company, continue to see him and have some fun spending time together, but don't rush anything. He is not ready for something serious, and he was honest enough to let you know that upfront.

If you are at the stage of wanting to settle down with someone, or at least have a more involved commitment, he is not the one....at least not right now.
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Oct 17, 2010, 06:27 PM
He's being honest with you and you should appreciate that as apposed to some guys who would string you along without actually telling you their feelings.

If you really like this guy then continue seeing him , and if your compatible then in time his feelings might become strong enough to overcome his previous relationship.

You don't want to become involved in a Rebound Relationship.
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Oct 21, 2010, 11:59 PM
Know how to be a friend to him.
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Nov 2, 2010, 10:14 AM
Am really trying to be his friend. Now it is over a month that him and I still dating. The other day and for the first time he expressed some feelings for me. He said that he cares a lot about me and that when one door closes the other opens. Any thought(s), please?
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Nov 2, 2010, 09:14 PM
"He said that he cares a lot about me and that when one door closes the other opens." What did you say to that?
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Nov 3, 2010, 06:08 AM
Well I told him that I do care about him but I didn't say anything to "one door closes..."
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Nov 3, 2010, 07:50 AM


One door closes, another opens generally means there is still hope inside the person that he/she will find a relationship/opportunity/etc. That works out for him/her.

The 2.5 year relationship had the door close on it. It sounds as though he is enjoying being with you and is working on opening the door to a new relationship. Don't try pull it open for him.

I will caution you that he is still fresh out of a relationship and you have not been dating for very long. It is still too early to know what emotions are there other than maybe friendship. Let the relationship develop naturally and don't try to read meaning into every word. IF you are confused about something he says, ask him for clarification. After all, HE is the only one who can explain what he thinks, feels and means.

Enjoy getting to know each other.
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