Why did he want to connect with me via instagram?

[Anonymous]

I was taking the train when a guy with a dog struck up a half hr conversation with me. I was intrigued by his cute dog and asked him where he got it. That's how the convo all began. He said he got it from a guy who breeds dogs and hands them out for free. I asked to see the breeders instagram, hoping that I might be able to adopt my own dog from him one day. But instead, he said he would give me HIS instagram. I took a picture of it and said I would message him on there.

We never flirted in our conversation, never even hinted at flirting. Just a random conversation between two strangers. but strange thing that keeps lurking at the back of my mind was... why did he give me his instagram rather than the dog breeder's instagram? do you think he is interested in me? he didn't flirt or show any interest though, which was why it's so strange.

[SueShe]

He is a guy. What else can I say. If a woman keeps the conversation going about just any topic, he will think that they show personal interest in them in the secret hope to get into your pants at a later day.

You made the mistake to continue the conversation and he though he has a chance with you. The reason why he chose to give you his social media account is that if you are serious enough about that dog, you MUST go through him. That will give him the opportunity to follow and stalk you without a guarantee that you will ever get that breeder's social media.

Do not contact him if you have no intentions to flirt or be flirted with.

[SueShe]

thanks for the MHO

[Asker]

I didn't think extending the conversation was a sign I am interested. Just wanted to be friendly.

[Anonymous]

Sounds like you wanted to also since you messaged him.