Surely he shouldn't have told me!

[PeeGlitter]

Why would a man tell me he is very attracted to me and wants to pursue me, then in the next breathe tell me he can not?

Surely he could of just kept that to himself especially knowing I am very attracted to him also.

So that you know you aren't imagining it if you sense a connection

Probably to have sex without a relationship.

Perhaps he wants you to pursue him OP ?

So you can persuade him into sex against his better nature. Then MN will blame you as OW for seducing the innocent.

Bet he's married and soundinv you out as possible affair victim 🙄

What's the persuing anyway? I think he means he wants a shag but is taken or he's your boss and unethical.

He's married

Depends on context and what sort of person he is. If he is a nice person, and if you seem to lack confidence, perhaps to let you know you are an attractive person?
If he seems to be a bit of a player, to get you to chase him (as pp stated)?

To potentially set something up with a ‘get out of jail free’ card. He’ll always be able to say - well I did tell you I wasn’t able to persue you. Win win for him

It also depends on how he knows you are attracted to him?

He's married, he wants you to feel sorry for him with his 'awful wife' who doesn't understand him and they have no intimacy. He wants you to feel like star crossed lovers so he can justify an affair.

Because he is attached? Or like @WeAreTheHeroes said so that you agree for no strings attached sex.
There is a tiny possibility that he feels bad for rejecting you so is trying to let you down gently that there is nothing that could happen even if he wanted to, his head is too level to go there. Of course it could be that he is hinting that his other head may be open to persuasion but you know what sort of man he is (player or decent).

Because he is a twat and he is playing with your emotions.

Married chancer.

With no context, I'd guess either a) unavailable for whatever reason or b) wants to stir the pot and get you chasing him as he wants a bit of excitement in his life. Could be both. Either way, take him at face value and leave it alone.

Because he’s a dick? 🤷🏻‍♀️

His motives - who knows. But this would reduce my attraction to him immediately.

@PeeGlitter Clearly I'm way too invested in this lol can you tell us more about your set up with him? I'm guessing it's work related.

@PeeGlitter
Did you come on to him and he had to reject you because he's married?

He came on to me, we have been involved previously it didn't work out because my sons dad (expartner) intervened due to jealousy.

It's was over a year ago now, so we have history. There is still a connection, very strong connection. Lots of flirting, talking about life , etc .. we speak often but apparently it just cannot happen.

He's met someone else then?

@PeeGlitter ooh that's interesting then. Why does he say he cannot? Is it because of your ex or personalities and lifestyles clash?
There are people who once it's over it's over and don't mince their words. Then there are those who keep going back and fourth with their exes (don't recommend it)

He intends to do it anyway but it's testing the waters - making out like he's a good guy for trying to stick to his morals then he's hoping you'll feel so special when his 'desire' over rides them that you'll feel flattered and go for it

Llves too short.
Ask him.

He with someone else and testing the waters for a shag(s) with you.