2. You idolize him too much.
Another young man in his late teens shared, “I’m afraid she’s going to get disappointed when she discovers what I am like in reality. That would really deflate my ego.” If you worship the ground he treads on too much, he may feel apprehensive about your expectations and try to keep a safe distance in order to protect his own reputation. Until you get to know him better, try not to paint your own picture about him.