I aimed this at men specifically because I figured guys may be able to help me from experience or just by understanding the "male way". I separated from a lover a few months ago (not going into detail). He was not pleased at first. He called me one evening asking me to call back, so a few days later I texted him. When I did, he was rude. I was a bit upset by that so I decided not to bother. About a month later, I tried again. He did the same thing so I said screw it and started pushing him away. About a week after he was rude for the second time, he started texting me and being all normal. I didn't answer and he has been trying to get a hold of me since and hasn't been rude again. At one point, he actually asked me out one night. He also texted me the day before my birthday (but never mentioned my birthday). My cousin asked me about him when we met for the holidays (which was very unusual as they didn't typically do such things). I have been hoping he would maybe text and say specifically what he's wanting/feeling, but so far that hasn't happened. When he tries to reach out, it's very vague and short. I know I should probably talk to him and find things out, but I have a lot of fears and worries (he has someone new, we will have a fight, he will be mad at me for pushing him away, etc.). Do you think he wants me back and still cares for me? Is he being so vague because he doesn't know what to say? What are the signs that a guy does miss you and want you around again?