You\u2019ve started seeing this guy. You really like him. And you\u2019re pretty sure he\u2019s into you. You text semi-regularly. You make each other laugh. You watch the same shows on Netflix. He never hesitates to call you \u201chot\u201d and \u201csexy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
And yet. You\u2019re unsure about where you stand with him. There are some signs that he might want to take things further with you, but you\u2019re still confused as to what his true intentions are. You know you want a relationship; however, it\u2019s unclear as to what he truly wants with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While you might not be able to read a man\u2019s mind (no matter how much we try), here are some strong signs that usually indicate he doesn\u2019t want a relationship with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. He\u2019s hot and cold with his communication. 2. He only texts you. 3. He still has baggage from a past relationship. 4. He\u2019s not meeting you halfway. 5. He doesn\u2019t want to hang with you outside of the bedroom. 6. He doesn\u2019t introduce you to his friends and family. 7. He says he doesn\u2019t want one. It might sound trite, but it\u2019s true: when it comes to a man wanting a relationship with you, actions speak louder than words. Pay attention to what a man does rather than what he says. Is he making time for you? Is he taking you out on a real date every week? Has he introduced you to his best friends? Is he making plans and following through with them? These are all tell-tale signs that a man wants a relationship with you. Because the man who wants to be all in with you will make it so obvious that you won\u2019t even have to wonder.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Because when it comes to a man wanting a relationship with you, actions speak louder than words. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":61,"featured_media":17681,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[884,886,891],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-17680","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-dating-advice","category-dating-advice-women","category-relationship-advice"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
\n<\/strong>One day, he\u2019s texting you non-stop; the next, nada. While you might text a few times a week\u2014with the occasional phone call every now and then\u2014his communication is inconsistent. You just never know if today you\u2019ll receive a \u201cgood morning\u201d or whether it\u2019ll be crickets. His irregular communication is not only an indicator of his unreliability, but it might also be a sign he\u2019s texting other women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n<\/strong>Speaking of communication, take a moment to consider how he reaches out to you. Is it only through texts? Anyone can talk a good game through text messaging. The real proof of someone\u2019s serious interest is whether he\u2019s both asking and taking you out on dates. If a guy is only texting you and not moving things forward, that\u2019s usually a sign he\u2019s only seeking attention and flattery from you\u2014and not an actual relationship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n<\/strong>Did he recently break up with his ex? Is he separated or divorced? Does he share custody of kids with a troublesome ex? Everyone has a past, but it\u2019s important to consider whether he\u2019s completely over his ex girlfriend or wife. If he\u2019s still friends with his ex, and still very much involved with her life, it\u2019s quite possible he\u2019s still hung up on her, so he can\u2019t\u2014and won\u2019t\u2014fully invest in a relationship with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n<\/strong>Be honest with yourself: Are you the one who\u2019s usually initiating text messages or bringing up that you should get together sometime? Do you feel like you\u2019re putting more energy into your interaction than he is? Sure, you might have amazing chemistry but he also needs to meet you halfway when it comes to communication and dates. If he\u2019s only making vague plans to get together or bailing at the last minute, then he\u2019s not interested in you enough to respect you\u2014and, thus, probably doesn\u2019t want a relationship with you either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n<\/strong>The classic case of the booty call: he only texts you after 9 p.m. to \u201chang out\u201d at your place, and your \u201chang outs\u201d occur most frequently in the bedroom. While sex is an important part of a relationship, it\u2019s not the end all and be all. A man who wants a relationship with you will want to get know your mind and soul as intimately as your body. If he\u2019s only seeing you when you\u2019re naked, then he\u2019s not ready for commitment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n<\/strong>When a man is serious about a woman, he will slowly but surely introduce her to his friends and family. The official \u201cfriend meet\u201d is huge milestone for men, and they take particular pride in showing you off to their friends or talking you up to their mom. If you\u2019ve been seeing someone for a few months, and he hasn\u2019t introduced you to anyone who matters to him, that\u2019s a huge sign that\u2019s not really willing to include you in his life in a legit way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n<\/strong>One of the easiest things to remember about men is this: they tend to say exactly what they mean. So if he says he doesn\u2019t want a relationship, then he doesn\u2019t want a relationship. Don\u2019t think you can change him. Don\u2019t wait it out. Don\u2019t even believe him when he says, \u201cLet\u2019s see where this goes.\u201d That\u2019s just code for, \u201cI want things to stay casual, so I can have my cake and eat it too.\u201d When a man says he doesn\u2019t want a relationship, believe him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n