So dear Arab,

Why do guys express interest to the point of giving us things and making
out with us, then just disappear into thin air? What’s up with that?

-Left Wondering

Dear Left Wondering,

I’ll give you two answers and let you pick which one fits this situation best.

Answer 1:
Guys are a lot like cats. When you dangle a string in front of a cat, he
may look at it, but if you don’t move it, he’ll loose interest really
quickly. The best way to keep the cat interested in the string is to
dangle it right in front of him and yank it just out of reach whenever he
tries to grab it. So, in this simile, you are like the string. If you
want to keep the guy interested, you need to pull yourself just out of
reach whenever he thinks he’s getting you. Of course, if you play this
game too long, the guy will get frustrated and give up.

Answer 2:
You might be thinking about this way too much. This is a really busy time
of year for some people. It’s possible he’s working long hours, traveling,
or dealing with some other personal issues that are taking up a lot of his
time. Wait a week or two to see if things calm down for him. If it seems
he’s never going to have free time, then you move on and find someone who
can give you the attention you deserve.

-The Arab