Like he said "You know you dont have to wait for an invitation to the river, you are welcome there" - but I know he said it becuase I had previously told him that i won't go unless he invites me cause i feel like I'm imposing. And he doesnt want to have to invite me - cause that seems like he is 'persuing'.
So I'm getting a very clear impression of him 'not wanting to lead me on' , and being careful not to give me the wrong idea.
I'm not sure why he is doing this, because i havnt been pursuing him in any fashion, or giving him any kind of signals that I think he IS persuing me. I have been friendly, but maybe too friendly? I dont know anymore... I dont know. Hate this whole situation.
Am I doing something wrong here, that he feels the need to make sure i dont misread his friendliness?
I don't ever initiate communication with him. i dont ask him any questions about his life or what hes doing, unless he starts the topic off, then I am interested and listen obviously.
I'm not doing ANY persuing here. Why must he constantly try an keep me at arms length, when I'm yards away anyway?