Future potential? F Metal Rooster and M Wood Tiger

I (42, f, metal Rooster) was being pursued by guy (49, m, wood tiger). We recently met but I was a bit pre-occupied and now he says he didn't feel chemistry although we met at a professional setting. I think he felt controlled but tbh, I am pre-occupied with my job situation and visa and have been a bit restrained to start something lest I have to end things soon. Do we have a future? I think he would make a great life partner but am not sure if this is the end.