This guy I like keeps making jokes about dating me and it's driving me nuts, why would he make jokes like that?

[Anonymous]

For example one time we were talking and I made a snarky comment that kind of poked fun at him and then he said "I'll take you out... on a date" and then proceeded to say he was joking. And then more recently a few of us were watching this music video and everyone was talking about how pretty the singer was and I said "if I only I had her hair" then he said jokingly "then I might date you". I just don't know what to think about this and it's kind of driving me crazy because I actually like this guy but I don't really think he likes me.

[aWes0MeNeSs]

I think he likes you. Some guys are really weird about showing their feelings for girls though, and can tease a lot and sometimes even be mean. I think he might be afraid of rejection if he did ask you on a date, and so he is kind of trying to avoid that embarrassment by making it seem hypothetical.

[RationalLioness]

LOL. I think he likes you... and is trying to cover it up just in case if you're not interested in him to protect his feelings.

The next time he says that, say, "Oh really?"

[emerald77]

Maybe he likes you too and is trying to see how you would react.

[1GuyOpinion]

Maybe he testing the water. He don't want to get a cold. Gotta make sure the water temperature is just right.

[Asker]

If that's the case what should I say the next time he says something like that to encourage him to actually ask me out?

[1GuyOpinion]

Mention a movie or an event that you would like to go, but say you don't want to go alone.

[matheus_mb]

Maybe he actually wants to date you and he's trying to say it kinda indirectly.

[Theguywhomadeurday]

I guess your most appropriate reply would be make up ur mind.
And then talk.
lol

If that doesn't work, tease him by using some other guys name and watch his reaction.

[Bards]

Just jerking you around