He's Just Not that into you

We've all been there or seen it first hand:
The optimistic,hopeful, delusional romantic- or been the friend of one. Too little, too late he/she realizes that the other person really is not as invested or as interested as they apparently were.

The Signs:
1. Never/rarely returns your phone calls, text messages, etc- You always have to call again, text again to get a response from the individual and they somehow deflect giving you a definite or half decent response. Your thirst must be great!

2. Never Wanting to be seen in public- come on man! If there is always an excuse; a reason, I need you to leave.
In the event that you actually do go out and its always at night and to some poorly lit establishment, its not them trying to set the mood so much as making sure they are not readily visible. This person is obviously hiding something you or hiding you from someone, either way this shouldn't fly.

3. Inexplicable absences-this goes back to point number one, after they haven't returned your multiple calls, emails, text messages and show up with a nice tan and a deflective explanation you should, by this point, have taken all that you're willing/going to take. Send Suzy/Joe on their way, focus on yourself, regroup, know what your needs are. Never settle for less!

If you have a friend or loved one who you're watching walk down this road, do them a great service and show them the signs. If they choose to proceed know you've done your part and have no qualms about it.

Never afraid to admit it, I've been in this position before myself, as I'm sure many people have; all to different degrees.
They say experience is the best teacher but they never told you her methods weren't exactly buy the book. You live and you learn, you eat a pint of ice cream, have a couple of drinks, pick yourself up, dust yourself off. Hey it happens to the best of us.
you just come to realize some people hit puberty and never grow up.