Understanding if a man is losing interest or just busy can really help you to get clarity on your relationship and know how to build on your relationship going forward.

Sometimes, it can be so difficult figuring a guy out; what he’s thinking and what he ultimately wants from you and the relationship. If he is giving off signs of no longer being interested then this may not necessarily be the case, he could just be super busy in his life. This is a prime example of why communication is so important in a relationship. However, if it is a relatively new hookup then getting all heavy on him with a conversation about his feelings may not be the best approach.

Men, generally are very practical minded and instinctively look to problem solve when they have issues going on in their lives. Typically, men can seem to withdraw when they have a lot going on and focus almost wholeheartedly on the problem they are working on in order to get it off their plate. If this is happening, then he may not be losing interest in you, but just feeling consumed by whatever problems and stresses that are going on in his life.

Another reason for his behavior may be that he has just got comfortable in the relationship. In this case, he may still be wanting the relationship with you but just slipped out of the routine of making as much of an effort with you.

To give you a bit more of an insight, here are a few signs that could indicate if he is, in fact, losing interest or just super busy.

How To Find Out If He Is Losing Interest Or Just Busy

Watch the signs

If you have started to wonder if he may be losing interest, then you may have noticed him becoming more distant, argumentative or even rude.

Often, when someone loses interest in a relationship, then they will become more distant, less affectionate and start to make excuses about seeing the other person.

However, these signs alone don’t always mean that he is losing interest, he may just be swamped in his life and have a lot going on.

Avoid getting angry or defensive with him right off the bat. Instead, asking him if everything is okay in his life and if there’s anything that you can help him with can often reveal what is really going on. If he is just busy and he see’s that you are understanding and also wanting to help, then he will most likely appreciate and respect this side of you, which can help to draw the two of you closer together further down the line.

However, if he is obviously ignoring or avoiding you or being rude, then chances are that he could be losing interest in the relationship. If this is the case, it is better to know where you stand. Asking him to be straight with you is often the best way to go and can save both of you a lot of time and hassle in the long-run.

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Being distant

Does he make excuses not to see you or make himself very unavailable without much of a reason? If so then this could be a sign that he is avoiding spending time with you.

If he is mentally or emotionally distant when the two of you are together then this in itself is not usually enough to indicate that he is losing interest in you or the relationship. He may have so much on his mind that he is finding it hard to be present. However, on the other hand, if he seems disinterested in you and what you have to say and shows little to no initiative in finding out how you are and making an effort in the relationship then he may well be losing interest.

Disinterest

Being disinterested and unenthusiastic can often be a clear sign that he may not really be feeling the relationship anymore.

If he is argumentative

If he seems to be argumentative or always looking for an opportunity to pick a fight with you, then this is often a strong sign that he is getting fed up. He may not fully know what he wants yet, but is feeling easily irritated. Alternatively, he may know he wants out of the relationship but is not quite sure how to go about it. Picking fights may seem like a solution to push his partner away.

Ask him

One of the most frustrating things is simply not knowing. Not knowing where you stand in the relationship will cause a lot of confusion that can also lead to anxiety and even paranoia for some people.

Simply asking him how he is and letting him know that you have noticed he seems a bit distant may set the stage for a well-needed conversation. On the one hand, you may find that it is not working out, in which case, you both may have the opportunity to try to resolve any issues that either one of you may be feeling and give the relationship another go, or decide to part ways.

On the other hand, you may simply find out that he does still care for you and the relationship but is finding it hard to give you the time you deserve at the moment due to being massively busy. If this is the case then offering him understanding and support can often be enough to let him know that you care and can help to take some of the pressure off him and let him focus on getting things sorted.