Should I keep pushing?

[lynx_charis]

Hi! I have so many questions and I don't know where else I can get answers.
I met this guy around april 2018 on a college related event. We had a good chat and I think he would've wanted something more from me. (I definitely had a crush on him.) He invited me out on another thing (not sure how serious it was) but I couldn't make it. And after that we wouldn't speak too much.
He contacted me in September but I felt like shit at the time and wasn't really fun to talk to. It died off quick.
We finally met in early November, got to talk a little bit and he asked me to come help me with a project of his. I said yes.
Now, despite being 20 I have rather few and poor dating skills. I asked a few people about it, they said he was obviosly still interested in me. But he haven't started a conversation since. I finally got it together and messeged him. He always responds but doesn't seem to take the conversation further.
Did I misunderstood the situation or did he lose interest? Maybe I just discouraged him with my previous behaviore?
I'd like to hear your thoughts.

[bunnyhabit]

after rebuking his invitations twice he thinks you have no interest in getting cozy with him. you need to get more comfortable with him like casually call outs like handsome, sexy guy or my hunk so he gets the message you want him romantically not as strangers or platonic friends. sexy selfies are a clap out to guys a gal is ready to go further in a relationship. requesting a sexy selfie from him will also peak his interest in you.

[Black_Korean]

I agree with Bunnyhabit.. he probably concluded that you had no romantic inclinations towards him since you rejected his invitation twice in the past. But before you decide to give him hints, I think it's better if you first ascertain if he still has romantic thoughts towards you. You can do this by inviting him to events that will inevitably create that kind of atmosphere such as a fireworks show and so on. Sorry my ideas of romantic events are little but I think ascertaining his feelings is very important.

[KB Love Doctor]

I agree with the other posts. Most of the time men do not know how to respond and/or are just as nervous. And that’s ok! It’s good neither of you have been forcing anything but it is time someone breaks the ice. Start flirting, hang out and do something memorable (not referring to sex). A great conversation is something that you will remember for years, a great experience you will remember for a lifetime!

[lynx_charis]

Yeah, you were right. So, two days ago we went on a date. After that I'm finally sure that he's interested in me and I hope I succeded in making him certain I am also interested in him. I feel like we're on the right track.
And for that I am thankful to you! Take care, I wish all the best for you!

[KB Love Doctor]

I’m really glad everything worked out!