He keeps saying maybe to date plans. Here's what it means.

A maybe means he hasn't made a decision. It could mean he's actually uncertain about his schedule, but after the first one, it usually means he's not interested enough to lock it in. Men who want to go out will say yes or give you a real alternative time. They won't say maybe twice.

Here's what matters: when someone keeps saying maybe, they're comfortable leaving you hanging. Each maybe he gets away with makes the next one easier. You're not reading his interest wrong. You're watching it. If he wanted to go, he'd commit.

A good reply does two things at once. First, it stops being flexible. You name one specific time instead of asking what works for him. This makes him actually choose: yes or no, not yes or maybe. Second, your tone signals that a maybe isn't enough for you to stay available. You're not mean about it, but you're not warm either.

The move is to give him one clear shot. If he says maybe again, you don't counter-offer. You let it sit. His next move will tell you if he actually wants to see you.

Don't reply to a maybe the next day. Don't send a follow-up in three days. Wait until at least seven days have passed and he hasn't reached out to confirm, reschedule, or lock down a new time. This pause does important work. It breaks the pattern of him throwing out maybes and you staying available. It also gives you real information. If he doesn't reach out by then, his interest was always low.

If after a week he hasn't confirmed or proposed a real time, send one final message. Make it short and direct. Something that closes the door, not opens it wider. Then stop. Do not propose another date after that.