3. He wants to emphasize that he’s busy with work in order to appear successful.
Some guys believe that being successful will make them popular, so they emphasize that they have other things to focus on rather than romantic relationships. “This is just a way to show that I’ve got things going on in my life that don’t concern romance,” a guy in his 20s commented. This is quite common among guys who are new to the work world and want to show that they are career-minded. If you suspect that your crush is acting this way, just give him some space to figure himself out. And don’t worry—with time, he’s bound to come around.