Confused

Yes it is different. It is a hell of a rollercoaster.

It is natural that he has some issues. A divorce is really consuming. Emotionaly, physicaly, and spiritualy. Give him some time to recover, to grow, and to mature from the experience. There are great chances he may become a better man.

Rebound? Trying to fill the hole in life but unable to? Just passing time? Feeling sorry for himself?

Good questions, he could also be still in an emotional sort shock and a bit out of touch with his feelings. Not a good time to make any commitments.

Thanks for all your answers. He said he needs time alone to sort out what to do with his life. I feel lost but I have to give him the space he needs.

Yes. But beware.

You may have been his "transition" woman.

NOW he is free, free, free. That's different from still be attached to the past.

So, you've been together for 7 months and he can't go from one serious relationship to another. To me, it sounds like being together that long is not serious to him. Is it serious to you? Personally, I think he's had enough time, but that isn't what you asked.

Yes, I suppose divorce feels different in the sense that one seems like a permanent change.

Perhaps it is better that he doesn't commit to another relationship since his life has been drastically changed by the divorce.

I'm sure he needs time to sort out his life and emotions.

I would think most people consider marriage as the ultimate commitment when it comes to relationships. Many people are ready to date after divorce...but not ready to simply jump into another commitment. That actually makes them smart. Still....you don't want to be the rebound person....