I'm probably not a great one to give dating advice since I have not actually HAD a date, but I would definitely open up a little more and lean on him a little more. It couldn't hurt...IF you feel comfortable with that. Best wishes!
Me 52, H53 Bomb drop 9/29/2014 Divorce from XH final 12/17/2014 Marriage #2 12/31/2019 5 adult (step)daughters (3 from XH's first marriage, 2 from current H's previous relationships) 6 grandkids