In shock...

[praying_in_GA]

He said he thinks I should date a bit to see if I really do love him or if I am just comfortable and scared of change.

I told him I want to continue the separation. I have a lot to think about.

What's there to think about. Call his Bluff.
reverse the psychology here:

He said he thinks I should date a bit to see if he really do[es] love me or if he is just uncomfortable and scared of things staying the same.

you got alot to read go. through some of the threads here and see how this approach has actually work to make them think seriously about what they are walking away from.

So, would you suggest I go on a date? I have a wedding coming up in Dec and with no husband I was going to go alone. I could ask a guy friend (who he doesn't know) to go with me.

Another friend said that if one partner starts dating the other party can file for a divorce easier. Like, it wouldn't matter if I refused to sign the papers if I started dating.

Oh, and I have tried to read several threads. They are so long! LOL! I will dedicate more time to it soon.