5 Signs He’s Not Into You

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How do you know when it’s time to move on from the relationship? The early stages of dating and relationships are always confusing. You’re not sure how much he likes you or if he’s just stringing you along. Nobody wants to get hurt, but how do you protect yourself?

Is it time to hit the emergency exit and end the relationship before it gets ugly? While it’s easier to spot the signs he likes you, it isn’t always as clear if he’s not really feeling you or if he’s just using you. It’s time to stop second-guessing. Here are 5 no-nonsense signs that he’s definitely not interested in a relationship with you.

1. He Doesn’t Reach Out to You

If you’re the one doing all the communicating in the relationship, that’s a red flag. When a guy texts, calls, or makes an effort to talk to you regularly, it’s a sign that you’re on his mind. If you’re always the one who has to make the first move whether that means calling him, texting him, or planning dates, he probably isn’t that interested.

While men are more likely to reach out when they want something, look for patterns. Does he only text you after midnight when he’s probably feeling lonely, or does he text you first thing every morning to ask how you are? These are the big indicators of his true feelings.

2. He Never Gets Jealous

While too much jealousy is a red flag in itself, you should also be wary of a guy who never seems to get jealous. If you’re in an established relationship, you’ve already built trust and you should feel confident that you won’t’ betray each other. However, when things are just getting started, it’s normal to feel a little bit of competition when it comes to other guys you might be seeing.

If you mention another guy in your life, how does he react? Does he want to know more about your relationship with him? Or does he just brush it off like it doesn’t interest him? A guy who’s into you will want to know more about your relationships with other men, and how serious you are about him.

3. He Never Spends Time With You

This is probably the biggest sign he’s not interested in a relationship with you. If someone is into you, they’d want to spend more time getting to know you. It feels great to be with someone you’re attracted to and who gives you those butterflies in your stomach. However, if your guy is making excuses not to see you or he keeps putting off your dates, odds are he’s not feeling that same excitement.

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4. He Forgets Things You Tell Him

No guy has perfect memory. When you’re just getting to know someone for the first time, it’s normal to forget a few things here and there. However, it’s not normal to completely ignore most of what you tell him. If it seems like he’s always distracted when you’re talking or he always redirects the conversation to himself, run far away.

A guy who wants to know more about you will make you a priority. He’ll answer questions with interested ones of his own, and he won’t want to only talk about himself. If your guy can’t remember what you do for a living or key things about your life, he doesn’t value you.

5. You’ve Never Met Any of His Friends

You can tell a guy is into you when he introduces you to other people in his life. The opinions of his friends and family matter. While it’s not likely he’ll take you home to meet his parents right away, he should make an effort to bring you around his friends.

It doesn’t have to be an elaborate event or an evening out, but some kind of organic meeting is bound to happen if you’re spending a lot of time together. That’s why it’s so alarming if your guy makes an effort to keep you from the people in his life. If he’s keeping you from his friends, he’s probably not interested in getting serious.

You deserve a relationship where you feel valued as a person. If you’ve been dating a guy for a while and notice the signs above, it might be time to hit the road. There are plenty of fish in the sea, and this one might just not be for you.