Men, opinions on going from friends to dating someone? If you were fresh out a relationship, would you hold off even if you like her?

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I’ve been friends with this guy for a couple of months. Spent all summer together- basically did things I’d consider date-worthy like travelling together, celebrating birthday just him and I, slept on same bed (nothing happening). We did discuss about our respective pasts and I learnt that he is recently broken up and is trying to enjoy alone time. I’m ready to date and consider him a good friend and would love to go on a formal “date” to see if there is anything there. Do I bring this up or how do I navigate this situation without it leading to loss of the friendship?