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[photo]-8 Signs He's Not Interested

8 Signs He's Not Interested

by Myreille Simard
published August 03, 2007

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We all know the old adage, “love is blind”. But before falling head over heels in love, take a closer look at the object of your affection. Is the feeling—as strong as it is—completely mutual? Save yourself a lot of unnecessary pain and check out our list of warning signs that he’s just not that keen on you.

1. He never calls you first.
Sure he calls, but it’s always to return your call. Running after someone can become an obsession—a disappointing one. Is he playing hard to get or just not that into you? Here’s how to find out: don’t call him for a few days. If he calls you, great. If he doesn’t, move on.

2. He won’t plan ahead.
You invite him to a hot party next month, and he hesitates before giving you his answer. Maybe he’s waiting to see if something better comes up—a sign he’s not ecstatic about going. If his final answer is “yes”, then rejoice: all may not be lost. But if it’s “no”, and it’s his second refusal, cut back on the invitations and rethink the relationship.

3. He won’t come up for a nightcap.
You’re both coming back from a party, he’s driving you home, and you ask him if he’d like to come up for a drink. A classic move, with a classic response: “yes”. But if he surprises you by refusing your invitation because he has to get up early to take his cat out for a walk, start asking yourself some questions. If it happens more than once, it should be clear that you’re just not clicking.

4. He’s vague about getting together again.
At the end of your date, he suggests keeping in touch—and nothing more specific. It may not be the end of the world, but if he really wants to see you again, he’ll make the time. Maybe you’ve just started dating and he fears putting too much pressure on you; or it could be he’s not so sure he wants to see you again next week. You’ll have the answer soon enough if he doesn’t call in the days to come, or if he turns you down the next time you call to ask him out.

5. He doesn’t ask you questions.
How can someone be interested in you if they don’t want to know what your interests are—or even how you are, or how your day went? If he rarely ever asks you about your day or what you did last night, it’s probably because he just doesn’t care. It’s hurtful when the person you’re attracted to doesn’t show much interest in your life, but better to realize it as soon as possible and move on.

6. He doesn’t call when he says he will.
He says he’ll call at seven, but your phone only rings at nine—or even worse, the next day. When you do talk, he gives you lame excuses for calling so late. You may be telling yourself he’s probably too busy to call when he said he would, but why make excuses for him? If he’s interested in you, he’d be thinking of you, which usually leads to calling when he said he would. But try to keep an open mind, too; sometimes there’s a legitimate reason for not calling. Trust your instinct!

7. He hasn’t introduced you to his family.
It’s true that presenting someone you’ve started seeing to your family is a big step. It’s also true that some people need more time before they’re ready to bring you home for dinner—if ever. But if he’s already met your folks and you haven’t met his, he may not be ready to make your relationship official. If you feel he should introduce you to the other people in his life, then sit down and discuss your feelings with him.

8. His friends don’t know you exist.
Introducing you to his family is a big leap forward, and it usually comes after a long period of getting to know each other. However, there’s no reason why he shouldn’t introduce you to his buddies—nowhere near as formal and stressful as presenting you to his parents. If it’s going well, then he’s probably told them about you, or even included you in plans with them. If he’s trying to hide your relationship, ask him why. His response should make it clear what’s going on—or not.

 
 

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  • sassafrass69
    September 14, 2007 at 6:14 pm
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    i agree with all of this except the "he doesn't ask you questions".

    guys in general aren't as chatty and don't ask questions like women do. doesn't mean they don't care - in my humble opinion ;)
  • pumapatty
    October 8, 2007 at 11:18 am
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    This is so true about men, especially when they aren't "in to you". Mind you each man is different as each one of us is... but i truly think that if they are into you, they make the effort to communicate with you and find out the small things like how your day was, etc
  • Marth19
    Décember 3, 2007 at 4:33 pm
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    Very interesting article. These are all definitely signs that he's just not into you.
  • rachelw3591
    Décember 3, 2007 at 8:38 pm
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    This so helps <3 I'll keep it in mind when I next talk to my guy.
  • mriedyk
    Décember 7, 2007 at 11:22 pm
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    I am in a relationship where he feels obligated to ask me to marry him because we have known each other for a long time. Belief me my heart broke into a thousand pieces, you pretty well could hear a pin drop.
    All the signs I was too in love to see.
    1.I did call him first for some homework help after being introduced by a mutual friend. He answered and said he went to the store.
    2. When we did go out on a date, he saw a friend, and did not want to be seen with me, so he ran a few steps ahead. He said it was because he did not want his parents to know.
    3. He said he would pick me up at a certain time but did not show up for 4 hours later. I guess it never occurred to give me a call to let me know.
    4. After meeting parents, he finally let his friends know who did not approve of me.
    5. After dating and me being totally in love with him, after the fact, I found receipts of hotels on nights when he is supposed to be working, Well, I finally got it. He does not love me, only using me as a cover to look good to his friends, and in the process has used me.
    I had to realize and understand that he does not love me the way I love him and I have waisted most of my precious young years on him.
    The fact remains he does not love me.
    • pinkchick
      January 13, 2008 at 7:28 pm
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      oh thats so sad this guy sounds like a totaly jerk we as women deserve so much more and we are the stronger species i always say there is some one out there for everyone and when he comes along he will sweep you off your feet
    • VirgoGirl
      February 11, 2008 at 1:26 pm
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      I think you "got it" long before you broke up with him.
  • VirgoGirl
    February 11, 2008 at 1:27 pm
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    I wouldn't need 8 signs to know he isn't interested. 1 or 2 of these would do it for me.
  • Rippel
    April 8, 2008 at 12:22 pm
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    My daughter started dating a guy when she was 19. She was raised to be a confident & secure young woman. She respected herself & never gave into the pressures of a guy. This guy was not going to give up & was the pursueor in the relationship. He was the one who always called her, he drove on hour ever weekend to stay with his grandparents so he could be in the same town to take our daughter out. He did this for 3 years as well as attended university & worked, he was crazy in love. Now they have been happily married for 4 months. My hope is for all young women to be confident & allow themselves to be pursued.
  • Mariska
    October 23, 2010 at 5:28 pm
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    This guy and I have been on and off for the past year. Every time we tried dating he backs out with the excuse that he doesn't want me to put my life on hold for him, but after a week or so he always comes back and uses another excuse to get back together. We recently slept together for the first time and after that he said he loves me but the only thing he can give me is friendship. I really care for him, but I can't do this anymore. Please help.
  • Mariska
    October 23, 2010 at 5:28 pm
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    This guy and I have been on and off for the past year. Every time we tried dating he backs out with the excuse that he doesn't want me to put my life on hold for him, but after a week or so he always comes back and uses another excuse to get back together. We recently slept together for the first time and after that he said he loves me but the only thing he can give me is friendship. I really care for him, but I can't do this anymore. Please help.
  • marsbar007
    Décember 16, 2010 at 11:35 pm
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    my boyfriend is online, and we never met yet. We have been together going on 4 years. I only see him in our chat maybe 3 times a year. He does leave a message for me daily on his forum. He tells me he works 16 hour days. So it is impossible for him to see me. I am not sure if I am gulliable, but I believe him.
  • cheap brand shoes
    Décember 20, 2010 at 8:28 pm
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    I hope that we can make friends and learn much from you. Take my blessing on it and best regards!
    • springishere
      February 8, 2012 at 6:15 pm
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      You are very gullible if you believe that this guy is interested in you. 4 years, and no progress? He keeps giving you excuses and never wants to meet with you. Do you want to spend the rest of your years believing in the fantasy that he is feeding you? Go out and meet a real person who respects you and is not into playing games.
  • cheap brand shoes
    Décember 20, 2010 at 8:29 pm
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    I hope that we can make friends and learn much from you. Take my blessing on it and best regards!
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    I hope that we can make friends and learn much from you. Take my blessing on it and best regards!
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    January 8, 2011 at 4:37 am
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    it is the best one,i like it.
  • soniakk
    March 30, 2011 at 5:39 am
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    I would only like to add few more tips:

    Offering help - If the guy offers to help you with something, like really excitedly ?Hey, I can help you with that!? that is also a sign that he likes you. He wants to do something nice to you, to help you out, it?s also pretty obvious - no?

    Carries on conversation - Have you noticed that he sometimes wants to just extend a conversation that has led to a dead end? If he really doesn?t want to end the talk and comes up with new topics, ideas, jokes, and if you determine that he does it deliberately - you?re right - HE LIKES YOU :)

    Not mentioning other women - This can be a pretty clear giveaway. If he normally talks about women and mentions his female friends but when he talks to you - he doesn?t - then that can be a sign. Why does he do that? Well he just does not want you to think that he might like any of those girls... It?s weird, but guys do it subconsciously...

    Well those are SOME of many signs if a guy likes you, but if you wanna know more, there?s a whole website covering the topic of how to tell if a guy likes you, so check it out --> ifaguylikesyou.com
  • soniakk
    March 30, 2011 at 5:39 am
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    I would only like to add few more tips:

    Offering help - If the guy offers to help you with something, like really excitedly ?Hey, I can help you with that!? that is also a sign that he likes you. He wants to do something nice to you, to help you out, it?s also pretty obvious - no?

    Carries on conversation - Have you noticed that he sometimes wants to just extend a conversation that has led to a dead end? If he really doesn?t want to end the talk and comes up with new topics, ideas, jokes, and if you determine that he does it deliberately - you?re right - HE LIKES YOU :)

    Not mentioning other women - This can be a pretty clear giveaway. If he normally talks about women and mentions his female friends but when he talks to you - he doesn?t - then that can be a sign. Why does he do that? Well he just does not want you to think that he might like any of those girls... It?s weird, but guys do it subconsciously...

    Well those are SOME of many signs if a guy likes you, but if you wanna know more, there?s a whole website covering the topic of how to tell if a guy likes you, so check it out --> ifaguylikesyou.com
  • Demonz
    April 6, 2011 at 1:33 pm
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    "he doesn't ask you questions"

    This one girl I know doesn't stop talking.

    I got her family history memoeried and I don't think she know me one bit.



    I guess I'm a good listener. :)
  • Chyld
    June 26, 2011 at 10:27 pm
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    I can't believe I used to love a guy who did all those things to me and worse. Love is blind for sure. NEVER again!
  • littlebooboo
    July 13, 2011 at 8:37 am
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    Wow, this is an interesting article. Ive seen some of these signs in the past w/ past relationships Ive been in. However, I must say, most guys DON T like to talk on the phone like we women do; if they do, it s like for 10 mins and thats it. But you can t judge a man, because each one is different, therefore they have their reasons why they do what they do or don t. Heck, some women do these things too, explain that one?
  • Catherine
    October 5, 2011 at 8:53 am
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    In any relationship man/women it's always the same "if he is interested he'll call, his mother and friends know about you. Your introduced to the family,and friends early in the relationship. If the person your in the relationship with is asking you questions, he cares enough about you/is interested in you to ask. If your in a TRUE relationship "when they say they'll call, they will. Most of all a true sign is he treats you with respect.



    Now, if the person you are in a relationship with does the opposite to everything listed above, the person is not into you. Finds ways of not avoiding you, or any conversation with you----------------> the PERSON IS NOT INTERESTED IN YOU AT ALL, eventually the critism comes for the smallest thing you do. Prior to any hurt feelings happern to you, my advice is get out..............
  • Catherine
    October 5, 2011 at 8:53 am
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    In any relationship man/women it's always the same "if he is interested he'll call, his mother and friends know about you. Your introduced to the family,and friends early in the relationship. If the person your in the relationship with is asking you questions, he cares enough about you/is interested in you to ask. If your in a TRUE relationship "when they say they'll call, they will. Most of all a true sign is he treats you with respect.



    Now, if the person you are in a relationship with does the opposite to everything listed above, the person is not into you. Finds ways of not avoiding you, or any conversation with you----------------> the PERSON IS NOT INTERESTED IN YOU AT ALL, eventually the critism comes for the smallest thing you do. Prior to any hurt feelings happern to you, my advice is get out..............
  • Tan74
    Décember 10, 2011 at 8:50 am
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    Isn't it funny how unless something hits us in the head, we don't seem to see the signs that are right in front of us.

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