What to text back when he suggests hanging out but stays vague

Either he likes you but hasn't thought past the initial impulse to say something, or he's keeping his options open and will only solidify plans if nothing better comes along. Sometimes he's just conflict-avoidant and bad at logistics. The reason doesn't matter much. What matters is that you need real information before you can actually plan your life around him.

If he wanted to hang out badly, he would have suggested Tuesday at that new bar or Friday afternoon. The vagueness isn't accidental. By staying loose, he keeps himself uncommitted. Your reply should make commitment the path of least resistance.

Your move is to propose something concrete. Day, time, approximate location. Not multiple options. One good suggestion. This does two things at once. It shows you're actually interested and organized enough to think it through. It also gives him an easy yes or no. He either confirms or he doesn't.

If he counters with a different time or place, that's a green light. You're both problem-solving. If he goes quiet or says he'll let you know, you have your answer about where you stand. Don't add more suggestions or soften the proposal. One clean ask. That's it.

Don't overthink the timing. Send your reply during the day, ideally in a window where people are actually awake and checking phones. Morning or early evening usually works. Don't send it late at night because it changes how he reads it.

After you send it, give him at least 24 to 48 hours before you consider him unresponsive. If he doesn't confirm within a few days, stop asking. One solid proposal is enough. If he circles back later with his own plan, fine. But you're not chasing. You made a clear move. Now you wait to see if he does too.