He's just gone through one of the toughest times in his life... And you're most concerned about whether or not you have a relationship with him?
Leave him alone for a while. It doesn't mean that you need to give up hope of ever dating him, but right now is NOT the time. He doesn't want to start a new love in the aftermath of his mother's death. Consider that if you start dating right now he may associate you with his mom dying forever.
This guy has done his best to be honest with you but you need to back off from trying to date him and let him do what's best for himself.
'He told me he cannot possibly start a relationship right now'
Listen to his words. Do you realize wht he is going through. Send a card or email every few weeks and leave the ball in his court. Meanwhile don't wait around for him.
He's just gone through one of the toughest times in his life... And you're most concerned about whether or not you have a relationship with him?
Leave him alone for a while. It doesn't mean that you need to give up hope of ever dating him, but right now is NOT the time. He doesn't want to start a new love in the aftermath of his mother's death. Consider that if you start dating right now he may associate you with his mom dying forever.
This guy has done his best to be honest with you but you need to back off from trying to date him and let him do what's best for himself.
'He told me he cannot possibly start a relationship right now'
Listen to his words. Do you realize wht he is going through. Send a card or email every few weeks and leave the ball in his court. Meanwhile don't wait around for him.