Why does he still reach out to me after months of no contact?

[Anonymous]

So there’s this guy I met at work about 10 months ago. October to January last year/this year we worked in the same place and he was supposed to be my supervisor/mentor at work.. because I was just an intern. Over the course of three months we, of course, spend a lot of time together. I really liked him and we got along very well. He even hugged me a few times.
Then January came and I left the workplace. Every now and then he texted me to ask how I’m doing. I never initiated any texting because I didn’t want to seem clingy. And now, a few days ago, he called me at my new workplace. At this point we haven’t actually talked to each other in 5 months. Only some texts a few months ago. I really did miss him.
So taking that into consideration, I was quite surprised that he still cared enough to take time out of his day to call. He called to ask how I’m doing and how I like my new work place. At the end of our quite brief conversation, he wanted me to call him when I get back to uni. I told him that I’m happy he called. To that he responded that he actually wanted to reach out weeks ago but due to his night shifts it wasn’t so easy.
Why is he doing all that? Isn’t that too much? Does it mean something maybe? I’m probably delusional.

[Anonymous]

It's understandable to feel confused and wonder about his intentions. Here are a few possible reasons why he might be reaching out after months of no contact:

1. **Genuine Care and Friendship**: He might genuinely care about you and value the connection you shared. Some people maintain contact with past colleagues or friends simply because they enjoyed their company and want to keep in touch.

2. **Romantic Interest**: It's possible he has romantic feelings for you. His actions, such as calling and expressing a desire to stay in touch, could indicate he wants to maintain or develop a closer relationship.

3. **Professional Network**: He might see you as a valuable professional contact. Maintaining relationships within your professional network can be beneficial for career growth, advice, or future opportunities.

4. **Mixed Signals**: Sometimes people reach out without a clear reason, simply acting on a feeling of nostalgia or curiosity. His intentions might not be fully formed, and he could just be trying to gauge the possibility of rekindling the connection.

Given these possibilities, consider your feelings and what you want from this interaction. If you're interested in pursuing a deeper connection, whether friendship or something more, you could take the opportunity to communicate more openly with him. If you feel comfortable, you might suggest meeting up or having a more in-depth conversation to understand his intentions better.

Ultimately, the best way to understand his motives is through direct and honest communication. If you're unsure, asking him about his intentions in a straightforward but kind manner could provide the clarity you need.

[In_Trance]

Because you keep responding and he wants to smash