I'm kinda sad but knew it couldn't happen..

Since it came to light that something could form between me and the guy I like, he's been very quiet. :( he was worried he was too old. He's 8 years older, normally it would be, but i can't let him pass me by. He lives 35 miles away and has 2 kids also. He's also separated. Everything that I would normally avoid but he's not dead behind the eyes like most people I meet.