Guys, Is he scared of love?

I’m talking to a guy who got divorced in his early 20’s and has been in no long term relationships since then.. the longest was 8 months. He admits he’s truly never been in love. I know he likes me and there may be a future for us but him not being in a long term relationship scares me. I myself have only been long term relationships. I do not want to be experiment… how can I show or make him feel ok to trust me enough where he can let his guard down for a real relationship? by the way he is known “player” because he doesn’t trust… I’ve known him for a while I’ve seen him in and out of relationships he has never taken them seriously.
Guys, Is he scared of love?
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