Let him know that youre interested but also busy and have requirements if he wants to date you : formal dates

Dont's

No sharing personal information in depth

Limit the amount of time youre talking on the phone per week (keep it leas than 4 hours total so that you dont get too attached and he gets the idea that he has to take you out in order to enjoy your company)

No sex until after 3 months and after at least 5 dates (youre worth it)

Never share your work location or exact home address (In case he turns into a psycho after you end it)

Do not take calls after 10pm

Do not see him 3 days in a row consecutively

Never see him on the same days every week (dont let him routine you into a fake bond)

Never pay for a date unless its his birthday and he has already taken you on 4 quality dates (even then this is a sketchy area)

Never buy him tangible gifts unless its a card

Never meet his parents if he introduces you without a title this is massive manipulation, do not accept this

Never bond with his kids or family until you are in a serious relationship (this can be very sticky when breaking up)

Do's

Play with eye contact to create a bond on his end

Let him know that youre interested, but also very busy

Dress up on dates to make him proud that you chose him

Ghost him after he shows inconsistency or reveals a pattern that you cant trust

Enforce your boundaries with no guilt of hurting his feelings

Match his energy, if he texts you back late text him back even later

Addition: Don't let him "hey Im in your area want to hang out? Let him know that your schedule is hectic and you need to set things up in advance.