Here’s how I look at things:

1. EITHER he’s not actively interested in you but doesn’t want to hurt your feelings. In which case, forget him.

2. OR, he is indeed interested. But if he can’t show you obvious interest, what is to keep other guys from sweeping you off your feet? He has a lot of work to do. Forget him until he asks you out.

My advice? If he calls, call back. If he texts, text back. But only if you want to. If he doesn’t make the first move, don’t do it for him.

A man pursues, a woman discerns.