5. He needs a break from serious relationships, because his ex was hard to deal with.
Some guys are just tired of women in general because they recently had a bad romantic experience. “Once you’ve been through hell, you wouldn’t want to get involved romantically with someone else right away,” a guy in his 20s explained, sharing his perspective. Approaching a guy in that state of mind will only annoy him, so give him some time before you make a move on him.