Dating - Signs that Say He's Not Interested

Whether it be a serious relationship, a casual date or even a friendship, its important to recognize when a relationship has reached its 'sell by' date. Even more importantly, know when to walk away so that you can be the empowered one who gets to make the decision to part ways rather than having it forced upon you.

When it comes to guys, there are some very classic signs that signify that he's not interested in the relationship anymore, although he's not willing to be the bad guy and make a clean break. Maybe he's working up the courage or maybe he's not sure what to do. Either way, the signs that say he's not interested will be there and it doesn't take an expert to read them.

He is Slow About Returning Your Calls or Getting in Touch

A guy who's not interested will not return your phone calls - at least not right away. If you do happen to catch him on the phone, he will act surprised and apologetic with a million excuses why he wasn't able to call you back. Translation: He doesn't want to talk to you because he's afraid you'll ask him questions he doesn't want to answer.

In a long term relationship, if a guy doesn't return your phone calls when you call, it may be a sign of troubled times ahead because it may mean that he's got good reasons for avoid you such as he wants to break up, but needs more time or that he's hiding something you should know about it. Find out what it is, face-to-face, if possible and be prepared to make a clean break, if necessary.

He's Non-Committal or Distant

A guy who's not interested is going to act like he is. Whether he's a stranger in a bar or a long-time love, no guy wants to be constantly around a girl he's got no interest in. Sadly, many girls miss this sign and end up putting way too much stock into an initial conversation with a handsome stranger or let a relationship last much longer than it should have, getting their heart broken and their self-esteem trampled in the process.

A guy who's not interested will be distant and aloof. In the case of a handsome stranger, he will give vague answers, look around the room when talking and eventually cut the conversation short. In a relationship, a guy who's no longer interested will be non-committal - about everything. It will seem like he never wants to go anywhere or do anything. He's never sure what his plans are. Translation: He doesn't want to commit his time to doing something stupid with you when something better might present itself.

Of course everyone has bad days and rocky parts in a relationship, but a consistent pattern of apathetic behavior could be a sign that he's thinking of a way to gracefully bow out.