Split from exP 2 years ago. (We were together 8 & have a 7yo).
Only started dating in September. Met an amazing guy, who had been separated for a year, 2 dc younger than mine who got on great with me.
Nothing bad happened between us, but a combination of pressure of his divorce, full custody of his v. Young children, financial pressure as his wife buggered off leaving him with all bills, plus a colleague of his was stabbed (by a neighbour with mental health issues)
Said he didn't want to hurt me & was scared (as his separation had scarred him). (This is after him telling me he loved me v. Soon after we met.) Now radio silence.
Is it worth sending him an xmas present I had already bought for the dc's and a card, saying I understand he has loads on his plate. Let's touch base in a few months. Or just forget him.
(I haven't dated in a decade & never as a mum. He was the first guy I dated, and he'd had a few flings since his ex, but I was the first "serious" one. Met his kids, parents etc.) He was lovely. But I have no idea if this is a normal scenario. Given there were no cross words, he just didn't reply to my last text. (About a week ago, and then he had called me about 2 weeks before that...)
I feel like an idiotic teenager, but would like some advice please