See, I don't remember him using those words
Cant remember what night it was. Maybe Tuesday?
She asked if someone came in that would he want to get to know them. He said not romantically. And you could see she didnt believe him. I think she said something along the lines of 'you cant say that though cause you dont know'.
He told her that she ticked all his boxes and he wouldnt be interested in anyone not matter who they were. This is paraphrasing. I cabt remember the exact wording.
I can understand not believing that and it creating some distance.
Dp once told me I am as hot a beyonce. When we were first together. I told him the compliment was nice, but to stop talking shit and to only compliment me when he was telling the truth. I get he thinks I am gorgeous. I am not and never will be on par with beyonce.
It did make me back off because I though 'hmm he is player and knows what to say to try and reel me in'.
Turns out that he isnt. He is just awkward and thought it sounded like a good compliment in his head.