what does it mean when he says he wants to be alone?
314226
There's one person in the world who knows what he means: him, the guy who said it. The words say that he needs some time alone — that is typically said when someone wants to lessen the amount of emotional involvement with others, or a particular other.
1797
It could also mean they just need time to sort out what is going on and want to be left alone for a bit.” 2. “It either means they need space and time to sort through their feelings or that they want a break from the relationship to be with other women.
37823
It means that he can't see his life without you, he needs you in his life, and he wants you to accept take his hand. He wants your support, he needs your love, and he is a vocal man who is being completely open about his feelings. He wants your kind words, your optimism, and your strength.
1117770
It usually means that he wants to think about his life. He want to make sure that he still wants to be in a relationship with you. People get caught up in relationships. They spend so much time trying to impress the other person or worrying about the others feelings that they forget about their own goals and dreams.
1029471
This is a person who is willing to exploit your affections for his own gratification. Maybe his needs are for affection, sex, someone to have some fun with; whatever his needs are, stringing you along means that he's not into you enough to make any kind of commitment.
1158835
 This is one of the most common signs that he is obsessing over you. He just can't understand that, “No,” means, “No.” And he needs to understand that. If you are not feeling like doing something, he can't just think about himself only. He needs to let you go to do things in your own way.
430566
He really wants some space, he's under pressure from somthing. He probably wants to keep the relationship happy and positive and doesn't want to bring in his problems from work, school or family. ... They're asking for some time/ space not breaking up with you. If he truly didn't want to be with you he would had said so.
197023
If he's making excuses as to why he can't be in a relationship, it really means that he's not interested in being in a relationship with you. That might sound blunt, but if I gave you sweet sounding lies you would be stuck in the same situation weeks, months, or years from now.
783093
It just means he's making cconversation and he wants to get into “spicy” talk instead of boring small talk. It doesn't mean anything beyond that really. Doesn't mean he likes you or that he's asking because he wants to be apart of your life love. Although it could, usually he's just making conversation.
1102277
The guy doesn't want a relationship! ... There is a pattern that I see when a man says he doesn't want a relationship. The person who wants the other to commit hands the power over. The guy in question is in essence saying that he wants the elements of a relationship, without the commitment of a relationship.
78041
It means that he might be attracted to you and he wants to get you to open up to him and to like him more. You should consider if he shows signs of attraction around you. Alternatively, he might do it because he considers you a friend and he was feeling sad.
781944
There are two meaning of the phrase “not going anywhere.” Ask him what he meant. He has no intentions of leaving you. The fact that he is “not going anywhere” is an understatement. He would like to stay with you for the foreseeable future.
396422
Arguably it means he likes you and wants to spend time with you, but doesn't want to leap into a relationship (probably because he doesn't know you very well yet) so he wants to hold off on any commitments until said 'getting to know you' has taken place. That's what I meant whenever I said it, at least.
690060
Usually it means you're someone he can take to functions, but he most likely isn't interested in any long term or marital relationship with you. He may or may not want sex - it's altogether possible he is closeted, and just wants to be able to trot out a woman to appease the gossip.
835417
1. This is his way of breaking up without being too harsh. This is almost always why a "break" is proposed. He's probably a good guy, but he's also too cowardly to tell you he doesn't want to see you anymore.
1419320
There isn't anything weird about wanting to be alone and not wanting the demands required of a relationship. ... There isn't anything weird about wanting to be alone and not wanting the demands required of a relationship. If you're happy it says enough about you and your ability to care for your own company.
530369
It just means he needs a companion and he thinks you are the option. He may thinks you are his good friend or an interesting person to be stay with. But he isn't interested in you or want you to be his girlfriend.