How do I do this...?

[Flowerpower7]

I'm a straight forward kinda person and am really lame when it comes to dating strategies.

 

I know and like this guy. I have shown interest in him for a period of time and I think he knows this.

 

However he ignores and backs away from me when I am showing interest. I ignored him one day and he was very chatty, friendly and showed interest.

 

The dilema: How do I show just enough interest so he stays put with his interest...and doesnt back away?

[amaysngrace]

I would get a different guy to be interested in because this one sounds like he just wants you to pay attention to him for his own ego trip.

 

I wouldn't pay any attention to him at all other than a "hi" if that's really necessary.

[sid3]

I agree. As a straight forward guy, if i'm interested in particular lady, I am always consistant with my flirting, never back away like this guy does, wtf? And when I'm ignored I just move on. I certainly wouldn't want to pursue someone who only shows interest when I fail to provide them with attanetion. That's a game I have no time for in my life. Although you didn't give us much to go on, what you did provide tells me you can do way better... don't take his lack of interest personally, sounds like he's got some issues that have nothing to do with you. FYI, IMO there are less actual dating games being played as there are daters that have some pretty signifigant personal problems.