Guys, I'm confused (advice mostly from guys please)?

[speedlinx]

I met a guy at school. We became good friends, and we were having a good time together. He has a mild level of anxiety.

A month ago he told me he liked me, and I told him I liked him as well (this in a more romantic manner).

Recently, about like two weeks ago, he began avoiding me, like the plague. He hangs out with our friends, and they are as confused as I am.

He has also added me on social media, but he won't talk to me, still he hasn't blocked or anything. I'm just feeling very confused at the moment.

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Update: We talked today. He told me he wanted to make sure he liked me for sure. So he needed some space to get his courage back. It seems it's ok now ☺️. Thanks for the advice, from everyone.

[DoctorSex]

Sounds like the anxiety. Something about his life physically or spiritually isn't allowing him to let anyone into his personal space.

Looking at your age, you're very young and so I'm sure his age has a lot to do with this.

Its important that we all realise that everyone in this world has demons they're dealing with. Have compassion for people, reset yourself and carry on with your life. Chalk this up as one of those unexplainable phenomenons in life. I guarantee you'll run into many more unexplainable phenomenons. Life's a funny thing.

Kind regards,

DoctorSex

[Redbeard2206]

That's something I would do... Cuz I don't know what to do... He doesn't know what to do... You need to do it for him... He will try and push you away but don't give up... He already told you he likes you.., he's probably got some deep underlying causes... I hope it works out for him mostly. Don't want him to end up like me

[speedlinx]

Yes, the thing is, this may sound lame. This is like my first time dealing with something like this. I just don't want to seem pushy or clingy. You say this is something you'd do. What would you expect a girl to do?

[Redbeard2206]

I really don't know. It's never happened... And I remain alone. If you haven't slept together yet. if I was him I'd want you to show up at my house unannounced. Maybe with some drinks or something. Then look at him and tell him "I know you like me" grab his hand and put in on your leg ask him if he likes that. You have to be the one to initiate and you must be persistent. Eventually he will be comfortable enough to accept it... And go with it.. he's probably a really good guy.. I can tell already. Force it out of him... Even if it doesn't work out in the long run it may help him for future encounters with girls.

[Guy13]

Perhaps you should give him space to figure it out?

[speedlinx]

Yes, I've thought that too.

[Guy13]

I know it sucks... I can tell you are frustrated and nice. Hang in there... :-)

[speedlinx]

Thanks ☺️. I'll try.

[Wraven]

Probably just feeling overwhelmed, some guys need time to come back to the table after an experience involving romance that they've put their hearts into.

Not every guy is wired with a fast recharge battery in his heart.

[123TacocaT321]

I did this to a girl when I was younger because I didn't know how to say I don't like you back. I regret it now because it was shitty to her.
Maybe he just has no idea what he's doing lol.

[HighValue]

Probably too nervous. You'll likely need to be the one initiating things at first with someone like that.

[Anonymous]

You’re 18, which means probably next year you’ll be off to uni probably. How well would relationship work out and sustain? It’s a lot to think about for him probably.

[Iron_Man]

You have to go up and talk to him face-to-face to find out what’s going on

[Avicenna]

Must be the anxiety

[EaterPeter]

You two slept together?