Why does this male friend who in the past stared a lot, teased me, flirted, and is sometimes mean still eavesdrop on my conversations with other men?

[Anonymous]

I mean he has a girlfriend. Why does he do this?

[spartan55]

How is he eavesdropping unless he is sitting literally right next to you?

[Anonymous]

He likes you, but he doesn't have the balls to admit it.

[Asker]

Why doesn’t he have the balls to admit it?

[Opinion Owner]

Shyness plays a part, as does low self esteem and being afraid of rejection.

[In_Trance]

he's bored