Some men and their wives separate so they can have the freedom to find out whether they want to continue their relationship or not or, they cannot afford a divorce at the present time. There are risks dating a separated man and you have every right to ask him questions about what he has thought about in his future. If you both like each other take the relationship slowly and don't get into a sexual relationship too quickly. Get to know each other. You just never know; you could be the woman he has been looking for. If you are the type of woman that does not taking risks or finds the person has too much garbage tied to their tail then dating a separated man is not for you.