Hi Karma, interesting to read your stories about the dates with Mr. Fireman. He sounds sweet, if maybe a little passive. I think that is partly what is causing your difficulties. He is a bit passive and you are more direct and so he's kind of just leaving things up to you to "lead" and tell him what you want.
That's nice but it would also drive me crazy.
I'm glad you could be open with him and tell him that you felt distant and that he could think about what you said and react.
Dating is so difficult, knowing when to say something, when to show you are interested, when to back off and let him pursue. Especially confusing in these first stages where you don't know each other. I'll be watching your story! I'm excited for you.
Also very nice to read that you feel free from the emotional bonds with your exH. So liberating not to feel that struggle and sadness.
