Is he actually interested? I don't want to be the rebound.

I would try not the be the rebound girl, since that stuff never works out. Just stay friends until he is fully healed and then see if the two of you can get into an actual romance.

You need to just be this guys friend until the dust settles. Depending on how long he dated, it may take some time. If they dated for a short period of time, he should be better within days. If they dated for years, then give him a few months. Matty

It might actually be a combo, but in any case you need to talk it slow. Some of the best romances start as a great friendship, but it is all about the timing. If you like him, then treat it like a blossoming romance. Steph

Go slow. Don't get in a hurry but don't let him get away. The best way to do this is to be up front with him. Let him know that you don't just want to be the rebound gf and so you want to go forward slowly to give him time to get past the ex. It may take a lot of time. He will say that he is totally over her and he may even believe it but trust me, I've been dumped and it takes longer than even he thinks it will. Your relationship will grow with deeper roots this way rather than just being a quick over-and-done thing. For this to work out long term, you need to work on it long term. It won't always be easy or fun but keep thinking of the long term payoff. VOE