What does it really mean when a man you like says he needs more time?

Question

Says he likes me, too, but yet...

Answer 1

He is not interested in you. He only likes you as a friend, and now that he knows you want to be more than just friends, he feels akward and uncomfortable

Answer 2

Depends on your age really. He could be dealing with other things in life, or just trying to figure himself out. There might be commitment issues with him, but for sure if he keeps it up for too long.. there's a major thing wrong and you need to ask straight forward. If you can;'t talk about something that small, then what does that say about how you will be able to talk while in a relationship? Going along with that, if he hasn't told you why, it may be he feels he can't completely confide in you yet either. I would get him alone and comfortably and tell him u aren't pressuring him at all, you just really want to know whats going through his mind so you can be there and understand him the best you can.

Good luck!

Answer 3

It could mean a lot of things. Are you living with him, and now want to be married? If so, then it could mean, "You're cooking me dinner and having sex with me so I've got what I want. Why should I get into a commitment that could mean I lose half my property in a divorce if (when) I decide I'm tired of you?"

It could mean a lot of other things, too, including that he likes things the way they are (whatever way that is) and hasn't really examined his feelings. If the two of you are dating a lot and he's having a great time, he might not be thinking in terms of taking "the next step" (whatever that step is in your particular relationship). Give him a LITTLE time to think about things, and then try to get him to talk about it. He should at least be able to tell you WHY he needs more time. If he can't do that, it might be time for you to move on.

Answer 4

He isn't into you.. at least in the same way that you would like him to be. He probably doesn't want to be tied down to you. The commitment to you means he can't have fun elsewhere. He can also be trying to see how much he can get out of you without giving to much of himself. As a woman you should never be in a "friends with benefits" relationship if that's what you're considering in order to have some kinda of relationship with him.

Answer 5

Well,depends how long you have been seeing each other more time to know you better and be sure about the relation ship . one thing I have learned is don't move to fast really ask your self am I ready myself . If you don't want to lose him have patience and don't pressure him just show him how much you care for him remember actions speak louder then words sometimes a person doesn't say it but they show you they are crazy about you by actions be patient . good luck

Answer 6

It means he wants to keep you around, but is not into you enough to commit to you. He may be a player always looking for some new woman, or he may really like you, only not enough to forsake the possibility of someone better coming along.

Answer 7

Guys are complicated but i think u kinda figured that out sometimes there just things he needs to sort out u know like when we ask for time. Sit down with him and tell him how you feel and that you will give him that time but you want to know that his feelings are similar to yours and that when the time is up that he is not going to be with someone else. I hope this helped best wishes to you and him

Answer 8

You need to ease up a bit. You give me no details on the kind of guy he is, so I'm kind of shooting in the dark here. Either he wants to be just friends, or your pushing him into a commitment he's not ready for.

Answer 9

He doesn't know if he wants to be in a relationship. He might just need time to commit. Respect his feelings and give him some time.

Answer 10

Im in the same sistuation it means he wants to have his cake& ice cream at the same time. and if u give him both he is never gonna commit!! find u somebody that wont what u want! cuz u probably better then that to wait around!