He likes you—but acts distant
Interest and readiness are not the same thing. Someone can care about you and still be unable or unwilling to offer the consistency you want. Give behavior appropriate weight.
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Read the program guide →Consistency beats decoding
A single affectionate message, quiet day or canceled plan is weak evidence. Repeated patterns of initiative, reliability, respect and follow-through are more informative.
Protect your clarity
You do not need to solve another person’s inner world before deciding what works for you. If ambiguity is persistent, a direct conversation and your own boundaries can provide more useful information than endless interpretation.
When more support makes sense
If the situation involves fear, coercion, abuse, threats, addiction, severe distress or a mental-health crisis, general relationship content is not enough. Consider appropriate professional or emergency support for your location.