Was he really that nervous/ scared of rejection?

[Anonymous]

Why did he ask me out finally after I hinted at wanting to take things forward ( we has already chatting for a long time) ?

Is it because he wasn’t really that interested in me or probably just shy/nervous?

I first hinted at taking things off the app (we were chatting on Instagram before that for months ). After that he started to talk about calling me and he asked me out for coffee (all in the same message). I said that yes I would like to meet him for coffee and also gave him my number.

It’s funny how we just chatted for a long time but he only asked me out after I hinted at taking things further….

[Helotome]

Shy or not male will not make move on unless he likes you or finds you attractive

[Asker]

Well he eventually did ask me out after I hinted at it… what does it mean in that case?

[Helotome]

He wasn't aure about your reaction but since you give him a sign of interest and he asked you out then that's Golden. Nice job! Enjoy!

[Anonymous]

I think you need to ask him.

[Asker]

Yeah but what would be your guess?

[Opinion Owner]

He's probably fearful of rejection.

[Asker]

Yeah, he seemed to take things forward finally after I said that we’ve been chatting for a long time. Would guy ask me out if he wasn’t really interested (even if I did hinted at meeting etc) ?

[In_Trance]

probably

[Asker]

Which one? Scared of rejection?

[In_Trance]

both

[Asker]

Scared of rejection and nervous?

[In_Trance]

yup, happens to lots of people

[Asker]

That would mean that he really likes me then?

[In_Trance]

no, not necessarily. if he really did and he wanted you that bad, he would overcome his mental block and go for it. But... he isn't

[Asker]

He did ask me out eventually and we exchanged numbers…. so he infact did overcame his fear

[In_Trance]

So why haven't you had this conversation with him?

[Asker]

I’m just curious and decided to get some opinions on this matter. I can’t straight up ask him these questions because it’s too
soon for that

[In_Trance]

On the contrary it's definitely not too soon if you're wondering and very curious about it