Is there real hope with this Cancer guy? HELP

I am a 24 year old aries girl with a cancer moon. Last month I met a 32 year old cancer man through a mutual friend. He has been separated from his wife for 8 months now and they are filing for a divorce (and have a lot of drama and issues) and he has a 3 year-old daughter.

From the first moment he saw me, he did not take his eyes off me, and there was like this weird connection between us. A couple of days later, I ran into him at a club and he starts dancing with me and flirting then he takes my number and we start talking. He talks to me about his work and life in general we joke a lot and so on.

As the days passed , and due to teh fact that we have mutual friends we start hanging out almost 5 times a week. and whenever we are at the same place, he has his eyes on me, watches my every moves, always wants to introduce me to his friends and keeps on telling them how pure I am and how I have a very "good vibe". He keeps telling me how much we are alike and how he feels comfortable around me. That he always has the need to hjold my hand and take care of me.

However, one day when we were flirting and he was about to kiss me, I stopped him and told him, look you just got out of a marriage that is not even over, you have so much drama going on and I would be stupid to ask you or push you for any commitments now BUT I do want a serious relationship, and seeing that you can't give me that I suggest that we remain friends. He told me I am so confused and cant even make any life decisions and yes I am not ready for anything and would never want to hurt you. I told him I understand and we're friends.

But then he next week while we are at his place he takes me in his arms and starts talking to me and suddenly we are kissing, this time I let go a bit and we go to second base. Then I stop him and I repeat what I told him last time, he apologizes and tells me I just cant resist being around you. I told him I am flattered but I want more than just making out. I didn't create any drama or fuss and i continued the night being all fun and friendly.

The next morning I left him a funny note and left while he was sleeping, he took a pic of it and sent it to me with a kiss and that was it 2 days ago. Ever since we did not talk or text.

Sorry for the long story, but I am so confused here, I know he likes me I can feel it and everyone around us can feel it, but I also know that if I get involved with him right now it will be purely sexual and I do not want that

So how to go about it? I want to keep the window open in case in teh future things get better. Do I avoid him and disappear? Be around but as friends? Talk to him? or just move on and cut the losses? I really like him and he is my first encounter with any cancer guy so I am LOST..Help please

I agree with kittyknitter. Don't be alone with him. You'll end up really hurt ):

Seems like a case of a rebound relationship. Hes moving in way too fast. He will get frustrated with your lack of response in a group setting and will ask to go out. You appear to be level headed. Take it slow and if he doesnt want to - let him go!!!

Why don't you focus on yourself first? Wait until his divorce is over, like you told him.
Plus he did tell you he doesn't want a relationship anytime soon, he's telling you the truth.
You told him to be friends, that's good, stand firmly with that.
Don't give in unless he asks you to be exclusive (after the divorce of course), then you know he's serious.

Continue your life as it was without him. Stop worrying about the minute he doesn't call/text you
Treat him like a friend, and don't expect him to behave like a boyfriend.

This was actually very helpful ! Thank you everyone.

And you are right, I should definitely put him in the friends category and try to avoid spending time alone with him. When he's emotionally available we could consider starting a relationship

It's my first post and everyone has been sooo helpful so THANK YOU !