Okay, so.. I met this guy, Robert, from my old job. He was very nice and we talked sometimes when I needed to go to his department for something. We never exchanged numbers or talked about hanging out, it was more just coworkers being friendly. About six months into the job I realized it wasn't for me and I quit. I didn't say anything to anyone other than my boss so I kinda just disappeared. Well, I after starting my new job I began to run into Robert while on my way to work, leaving work, etc. We would talk for a little while and then part ways. One night while I was heading home I ran into him and we started talking about our day as usual but this time when I said goodnight and began walking away he stopped me and said we should grab drinks sometimes. I was surprised but agreed and we exchanged numbers and he said he would text me later. About an hour after I got home he texted me and we talked a little more and then I went to bed. Two days later he texted me, "Good morning!" randomly, which I thought was nice. After that, we started talking more and more and eventually made real plans to hang out. He was more excited than me about getting together (he even told skip some plans I had to hang out with him). When we finally hung out, it was so much fun! We spent most of the night laughing and just talking about life. The next morning he texted me asking when I'd be available again. I was working a lot so I told him I'd keep him updated. He seemed fine with that and we kept in touch. But he had some serious family issues that started going through so I have him my prayers and gave him space. After a month or so of not speaking I sent him a text and he never replied. I don't get all messed up about things like that but I know that things are okay with him now (we have a mutual friend from my old job that told me) and I'm just wondering why he went from being the one to push the friendship progressing to not communicating at all? I actually really like him; he's sweet, really funny, smart, very attractive and single. And he seemed to show a ton of interest but it just suddenly died. I don't know if he just wasn't really into me, thinks I'm not really into him, he's super busy, etc. It's been almost three months since we lasted talked and I would like to try again but I don't know where to start. And I fear if I text him that he won't respond again. What should I do?
Additional info, added Sunday December 8 2013, 2:28 am: I gave in and sent him a casual text asking how he was. He got so excited and also apologized for not being in touch!! My fear of rejection kept me from reaching out but I'm so glad I finally did! Whether it turns into something more or we just stay friends I'm just happy to have him around. :) Thanks for the advice everybody!. Want to answer more questions in the Relationships category? Maybe give some free advice about: Love Life? lightoftruth answered Friday December 6 2013, 4:44 am: Well he did make it clear that he was interested in you. So you don't need to think that he was never even interested in you.
So like you said, he's either just lost interest, is really busy or still has some issues to deal with and isn't ready yet.
I'd say give it a little more time, then text him. Just a text asking how he is, that whenever he's ready or available, you'd love to hang out.
If he doesn't respond, then just wait. He'll most likely eventually text you when he's ready. [ lightoftruth's advice column | Ask lightoftruth A Question ]
Xui answered Friday December 6 2013, 3:39 am: I would just wait for him to text you, You have reached out to him not wait and see what happens.
If you don't hear from him within a week, You could try again. If he still doesn't reply then leave it open to him to whether to contact you or not but don't sit around waiting. We cannot put our lives on hold either so just continue doing what you've been doing and if he contacts you, Great! If not, Then just figure he lost interest and move on. It could be possible that you may of read into it more then it was, He could of also liked you as a friend. Text him again, Wait and see if he replies or not but don't keep bothering with it. [ Xui's advice column | Ask Xui A Question ]
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