The guy I'm seeing told me he isn't ready for a serious relationship so soon after divorce but still wants to date me and really likes me. What does he mean?

He couldn't POSSIBLY mean what he says. There MUST be an interpretation of what he says. It's just too easy to assume he knows what he's saying.

i really think there should be a time limit for these questions ... really clogs up the site

He wants a casual relationship. It is great that he is being honest about it. He is on a rebound anyway. Just take it very slow, or move on and just be friends.

It could seem that he doesnt want to settle down and commit. I think its possible that he may just be interested in a sexual relationship - but then again, it could just be that he isnt ready to settle down ..

I guess its up to you to determine what kind of person he really is.

Good luck =)

Booty call!!

It just means he's not a 'get married' kind of guy. Maybe you just shouldn't get married. A lot of people say that the waves of psycological shock the concept gives out makes a lot of people think they aren't ready. It worked for me: Me and my gf promised never toget married and we've been together since we were 9!

Could be that he just wants a friend, or he's wanting to make sure he doesn't make another "mistake."

It actually sounds pretty healthy to me. He needs time to "lick his wounds," and reassess what he wants out of life and a relationship.

He may not become a "forever after" type of guy, but he may become a great friend.

And, you have someone interesting to enjoy a movie or dinner with.

Cheers!

A divorce is a hurtful thing that makes one doubt oneself. The heart needs time to heal from the wounds of the failed relationship. There are a lot of feelings to sort out and understand. I can understand not wanting to get serious.

That said, you may represent the "rebound gal". I'm sure you've experienced it. You've been in a relationship for a long while, then it's over. You suddenly have a hole in your life that you long to fill with someone...anyone. You may be filling that role for him.

It may be hard to do, but my advice is to cool it off with this guy. He's obviously not emotionally ready for a serious relationship, and the fact that you're available and compliant with the arrangement is a major plus for him. What he really needs is time to heal--alone.