Is this worth pursuing?

LegacyUser

Hi all, I'd like to get some outsiders views on this if possible.
I met a man briefly about 2 months ago, we chatted, got on well and exchanged numbers. Since then we've texted a couple of times a week minimum which is iniated by both sides.
My confusion is that in the time since meeting he's never suggested meeting again,I've made a few hints about it but he's not particularly 'flirty' though seems interested in what I say.
Also he is (self admittedly) bad at replying to messages-we could be chatting, then a silence and no reply for 3-4 days at which point he apologises (no explanation) It's very frustrating!
At this point I'm considering just leaving it altogether, no one is that busy they start a conversation then can't reply for a week, but I don't want to be hasty and miss out in case he is genuine but I'm starting to wonder does he have a load of women he is chatting to (hence the mid conversation silences) and its just an ego boost?
Any advice?
Just to add-I don't want or expect him to contact me every day or even every week but it's immensely frustrating to rarely finish a conversation!

Pippy1976

Before cutting contact altogether ask him would he like to meet up for dinner, a drink or the cinema? You won't know unless you ask him & once you have your answer, be it positive or negative, then you'll know either way.

Nothing ventured nothing gained.

[I should add at this point that this happened me and we eventually met up - we were both nervous about suggesting the idea but it worked out in the end]

Gooner111

He could be shy, not know what to say, blindly oblivious to your flirting, work be hectic, guests call over etc. However, him not asking you out after you've dropped hints / not being flirty / not replying quickly doesn't look good. Not really interested would be my initial thoughts. Only way to know for sure is to ask him out. Text him and ask if he'd like to go on a date.

LegacyUser

Hi op here, thanks for the replies.
Just to clarify a bit, when I say he doesn't reply he will always reply to the message I first send (be it first contact or a reply to his contact) and will ask questions, seem interested in conversation but just stop. So its not that he completely blanks me at any point.
In regards to the flirting/no meet up, in the first few weeks he did say a few times he'd be in my aredrives a sales rep) and could call for tea, I didn't want a strange man in my house so said no. There was a few messages that could be taken as flirty but not being sure I kinda ignored them.
Also I did at one point say he was too young for me which he didn't comment on.
Oh I'm starting to think its actually me that's the problem here.....possibly!!

Lorna123

My opinion based on what you told us is that this guy is not pushed, if he was he would have suggested another meet up. He doesn't mind replying when it suits him but he is not going out of his way. Conclusion: not interested. Sorry.

Meauldsegosha

Stop dropping hints if you want to go out with him, ask him.

LegacyUser

Hi thanks everyone for replies. Asked him outright and were going for dinner on Friday! Thanks so much!!!