Yes, It is a normal part of post breakup.
I usually regretted staying too long on relationships that were doomed, especially with emotionally unavailable men and/or with commitment phobics.
In your case, there is nothing you could've done to change his fear of commitment. It is his issue that he has to deal with.
You also need to look into yourself as well.
When I was attracting commitment phobics, I myself was commitment phobic. So, I had to change myself first in order to attract men who are not afraid to commit. Same goes for attracting emotionally unavailable men.
I had to have therapy sessions to change myself.
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