Guy I'm dating apologized for disappearing on me but made no mention of wanting to keep dating. Does he still want to be with me?

[Anonymous]

I've been dating this guy for 5 weeks. First two weeks were amazing. Saw him all the time, said all the right things, everything was awesome. 3rd week he got super stressed and busy with work. We still saw each other at least once that week. Then the last two weeks he kept canceling plans and not answering texts. I do believe he was truly stressed and busy. I don't think he's lying. HE sent me this long text sincere apology explaining why he disappeared and saying he had no excuse. he didn't say anything about us dating again. Is he still interested in me? Or can a guy just apologize like this but not really want to date again? This is the first time i'm hearing from him in 5 days.

[MellinnaB]

Disappearing is never a good thing. He most likely is involved with someone else. I’ve learned this a long time ago in therapy. And it’s real. One example. I had a boyfriend that would disappear and he would make up stuff that wasn’t true. Such as my brother’s friend died in my motorcycle. My sister has cancer. It was all lies. So you feel like you have to be empathetic, but they are manipulative lies.

[notgoodwithnames]

i think you should ask him about it. what do you have to lose?

[Nik1hil]

No opinion just for 1 exper point.

[Nik1hil]

Lol was kidding yes he likes you and he is apologizing even before you two are committed is a sign of a gentleman , maybe his work is onerloading him.