He can't say that because he's confused. My H can't say it either and it bothers me. I'd just like to know too. If there's no hope for us starting a new marriage, then tell me and let me go so I can (morally) have fun too. I don't know if it's really them being confused or unsure, or if it's them dangling the carrot. I would hope it wasn't the latter because that's just wrong.