Well, he probably doesn't want or need a relationship with a woman at this time.
I know many women who don't want any relationships with men after their marriages ended for whatever reasons.
Keeping things simple in his mind might be an prevention of future pain. Some people are just like that.
I agree with Kitty so far, don't give him the book, yet.
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