This [censored], plain and simple. But it's important to remember the stages of relationships. That first 6 months is honeymoon time...everyone overlooks their new partners issues and just focuses on them. It's magic fun time. You may have to wait for that to subside before there's any interest. But follow the 37 rules, work on you, be happy for you. When things start to become less rosy, hopefully you'll be happy, interesting, and fun. That might be enough to get him to take a second look.
