Are these mixed signals or am I reading too much into it?

[Anonymous]

I thought this guy was interested in me because he was always asking me about my “type” and who I was interested in. One day, he overheard that I was hungry, and he bought me a meal. We were working on a group project that had decorations on it, and he gave me the left over flowers (they were fake though).

I've been trying to show him signs that I’m interested, but I feel like he’s pulling back now. I invited him to a party that was at my place, and he said that he was going to go. Before the party, he offered to go w/me to buy the supplies, but he ended up not going to the party b/c he had to study.


We have a week off classes, and I asked if he’ll be around, and he said no. So should I give up on him?

Updates:

[Lionman95]

Not sure, because guys date differently than girls often times. He might be still figuring out what kind of feelings he has for you. Just because he didn´t come to your party or because he´s not around though you don´t have classes isn´t a sign that he´s not interested in you there could be other reasons like work or other people that he planned to spend time with. I wouldn´t say them him not spending time you is a clear sign against you but can have other reasons like he has other priorities for now that are in the way.
For many guys dating is mostly about getting to know a person and figuring out if they want to get them even more. So he might see you as a friend but it´s not clear for now if he has a deeper interest in you or not. Give him more time and if he never comes back to a regular connection of messaging he was probably not that interested in you.

[Anonymous]

I wouldn't give up. Just take it one day at a time. I don't know why he is being hesitant. Could be afraid. He's obviously interested if he bought you lunch, made the gestures, etc but maybe he's just really busy or stupid about how to about dating girls. A lot of guys have no clue how to approach or date girls.