Guys, if it's just a hook up, why would he say, "I don't normally tell people this but I've been separated for a year, and I have kids?

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He also said, "I haven't gone on a date until now if you can call it that."
Guys, if it's just a hook up, why would he say, "I don't normally tell people this but I've been separated for a year, and I have kids?
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