I've not been on the dating scene for years so need some help to make sense of recent events.
A few months ago I met a guy through mutual friends who has really keenly been pursuing me (showering me with compliments, being openly affectionate, introducing me as his girlfriend etc.)
I told him that although I really like him after past experiences I want to take this really slowly and he assured me there was no pressure. Long and short of it is we've been having a great time with lots of messaging, nights out etc.
We were messaging on the weekend and he was his usual chatty and affectionate self. Come Saturday night we both go out with separate friends as we both had events arranged. At the end of the night he is really stroppy with me for no apparent reason and come Sunday tells me he's no longer sure he wants to date.
After a day's breathing space I ask whats up and he says he's stressed and no longer wants to pursue a relationship and wants something casual. I say fine, It was me who originally asked for this to be fun and move slow and I was fine with this. He then makes it clear he doesnt want anything casual with me.
What the fuck? I am so so hurt and confused. Hes been the one all over me, actively pursuing me and I'm struggling to understand the sudden change of heart. Would appreciate different perspectives on this as I currently just feel really stupid and down on myself :(