Sona,

You need to give yourself more time. If he really likes you, he will wait. You might even tell him how you feel, but let him know you aren’t going to see anyone for 6 months to a year. Yes, I realize that feels like an eternity. But it lets him know you really mean it, that he isn’t just your rebound fling.

Also, was he perhaps friends with your ex? I know there are a lot of us men who have a “code” of sorts that would make you basically untouchable and grounds for revocation of your bro card if you were to pursue one of your friend’s exes without their permission. Yes, it’s about as backwards and silly as it sounds, but we take that one and a few others quite seriously (or most men do). I am wondering if that is why he feels uncomfortable approaching you with this.