Should I continue dating this guy, or should I start distancing myself?
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Hi! I'm a 27-year-old single mom, and I've been talking to this guy (37M). We've gone out twice so far. Honestly, he doesn't look his age at all. He's everything I would consider my standard, and he really connects with me emotionally. We have great conversations, and we seem to click in almost every way.
As a single mom, I'm not looking for someone to be a father to my child. My ex and I are on good terms, and we have a healthy co-parenting relationship. I'm open to being in a relationship again, but because of my failed relationship with my child's father, I've built a lot of emotional walls. That's why I keep wondering if this guy is being genuine with me.
One time, we were joking around, and I said, "Why don't you just make things official with me? Haha."
He replied:
"We'll get there, maybe. At my age, I want my next relationship to be the one, you know what I mean? That's why I want to take things slow and smooth. You're still young, and maybe there are still things you want to explore or someone else you might be looking for. I don't want to make you feel trapped. But I have to admit, you're special to me, and I like you."
To be honest, I'm scared of falling for him. I don't know if I should continue getting to know him or if I should start distancing myself before I become too emotionally attached.
Am I overthinking this because of my past, or do you think it's wise to be cautious?