u/CharmingUse2515

Hey guys, I’’ dating a man who is recently divorced. they were separated before the divorce, recently the divorce was settled and he gained custody of the kids. This is wonderful, he did want to share custody to make it as equal as possible but thats not how things worked out. I’m saying all of this to say, two months ago he texted me to inform me that with his kids coming (at the time for a visit), and court coming up and work, he was feeling overwhelmed and needed space. I told him thank you for communicating and take the time he needs. In the time this time we didn’t talk, I texted him twice with no response. I didn’t think too much into this because he communicated. He reached out today, didn’t ask for anything or to see but just a check in, i gave him a warm response and left the door open. I came to ask, am I setting myself up for a pattern of behavior where I’m treated as a side character or is this reasonable considering all the changes he is experiencing. I’m asking because his kids aren’t here yet and obviously kids take time and energy. I don’t want to be in the way of that, I also don’t want to seem needy. Please help.