What do I say to that?

[Anonymous]

So I was out with friends and I was chatting up a good acquaintance. He’s a nice guy. Last time I saw him he told me very enthusiastically that he now had a girlfriend. I returned the excitement and said I’m so happy for you! But last time I saw him I asked him about other things and then asked how his girlfriend was. He just responded to me with a smile and said “still emotionally unavailable”. So naturally I said oh that must be awesome for her. And he said no she hates it. lol why tell me that? What do I do with that lol. Very odd Interaction. I was sure what to say so I kinda laughed and stopped talking.

[Maybe_Maybe_not]

a bit tricky to interpret here, to me it looks like he told you "ey ey I'm not available for you because my heart is with the other girl"

[Maybe_Maybe_not]

That is cheeky, and I could say such a thing in this situation, so, yep, I believe in this scenario lol

[Asker]

I’ve never really made a move on him though so?

[Maybe_Maybe_not]

If the guy has a playful personality, then you making a move or not is irrelevant, he will use humor anyway 😅

[spartan55]

So, he's saying his girlfriend is emotionally unavailable?

[Asker]

No he’s saying that he is. While he has a new girlfriend.

[spartan55]

You worded that awkwardly
"and I asked how his girlfriend was"
"still emotionally unavailable"

[Asker]

That’s how he responded lol when I clarified he Said him. He was still emotionally unavailable. But he’s still with her.

[spartan55]

Okay, just say "that's great" and move the conversation along. He sounds like a jackass, so of course you probably like him.

[Asker]

Is he attractive yeah, I don’t know him well enough to say I like him.

[spartan55]

He told you who is. 'emotionally unavailable' the biggest cop out. That and 'I need to work on myself'. If a guy is really into you will never hear bullshit like that.