Originally Posted by
trailmix 
It's possible they led you on, or maybe they are protecting their recovery.
In many circles it's suggested (it's not a rule, just a suggestion) that a person doesn't make ANY big decisions in the first year. This includes things like moving and quitting jobs and yes, entering in to new relationships.
A person in recovery has to focus on that recovery, it is (and should be) the most important thing in their lives. Mixing themselves up in a brand new relationship may not be a wise decision early on, since it takes away from their focus and new relationships can be a bit rocky.
I would say - give him space and lots of it. In fact perhaps ending the contact for now would be advisable? Do you think that is something that would work for you?
Where the confusion lies is where he’s said very flirty things even that he thinks we’re meant to be together. I don’t live near him anymore and traveled quite a distance to stay with him. He told me about his recovery a few days in to my stay and that in truth he didn’t want me to find out. While I was visiting, he said that he wanted to hook up with me but that he can’t as part of his recovery. He would text all the time, but after coming home and me now knowing about his situation, it’s been pretty quiet. I feel like he needs a friend, but that maybe I’m a distraction for him? I would have no problem giving him space in hopes that he gets healthy again.