Have you ever broken up with someone because you realized you were incompatible but gave it time and got back with each other?

Started dating a mutual friend and we just instantly clicked in terms of humor, life values, and physical attraction.

We finally went on dates but he’s just so emotionally closed off. All we do is kiss and stare at each other and I realized that’s not my choice. I constantly try to ask him what he’s thinking but he’ll just responding “nothing, there’s nothing to really talk about”. Admittedly, he has told me he’s very guarded and has been trying to open up but why doesn’t it feel enough? It’s so hard because we are open with how we feel about one another, make the time to see each other, and are actively trying to communicate. Listening to him speak — I notice how he internalizes everything and really doesn’t talk about anything emotional. In turn, when I speak – it’s hard for him to relate / show any sort of empathy. We’re often silent and when we do speak it’s because I’m constantly asking questions about him. The most he’ll ask me is how my day is going.

I decided to let it go because it felt like I was trying to invest in what he could potentially be but I’m really struggling with this. It makes me incredibly sad because a part of me feels like he just needs to go through more life experiences to empathize / become more expressive with his feelings. On the other hand, I’m just not in the place right now to try and be that person to do it with him. Any thoughts on this situation, it’s incredibly sad.