Does he like me if he doesn't seem excited about plans?

Look at everything else he has sent, not just the plan response. If he asks about your day, follows up on a story you told him, or sends you things unprompted, a short reply to a logistics question probably means he's distracted or bad at committing to dates in text. If the only time he speaks is when you ask him something, and he never asks anything back, that's more telling. Notice whether the enthusiasm drops only after you suggest plans, or whether his tone is flat across the whole conversation. A drop that only shows up around meeting up can mean he's uneasy about the next step, which is different from not being interested at all. You're trying to figure out whether he's warm but awkward about logistics, or whether he's keeping you at a distance.

Also check the pace. A man who likes you usually wants to keep talking, even if he's terrible at planning. A man who's mildly interested will reply when it's convenient and let the thread fade without drama.

A vague suggestion gets a vague answer. If you propose a specific night and place, he only has to say yes or pick another slot, which takes less effort than deciding whether he's keen. Offer two options so he can choose one instead of inventing a new plan. Keep the commitment small. A drink for an hour is easier to agree to than dinner, and it gives you a real read on whether he shows up. Skip the back-and-forth about his schedule, his weekend, or his preferences across six messages. If he's lukewarm, a clear, low-stakes offer is the right move. It also gives you information: if he picks one of the options, the interest is probably there. If he ignores both, you've learned something without having to ask.

If he replies with 'maybe' or 'let me check' and then goes silent, give it one gentle nudge a day or two later, framed as a light check-in on the same plan rather than a new pitch. Something like asking whether Thursday still works, or whether he'd prefer another night, is enough. Don't send a string of messages, and don't add guilt or pressure. If he says yes or counter-suggests, the plan is alive. If he replies vaguely again or doesn't reply at all, stop pushing and let the thread rest. Two unanswered attempts at a plan is a clear answer, even if it's not a satisfying one. Pick the conversation back up only if he starts it, and then you can decide whether his effort is enough to keep going.