by The Psychic One, an Advisor on Keen*

You meet a guy and give him your number. The first phone conversation goes really well. You begin talking every day and seeing each other multiple times a week. All of the sudden, "poof!" The conversations die down and he starts making excuses instead of seeing you again.

Here's how you know he has lost interest in you:

• The phone calls only come once every two weeks, seldom or none at all.

• He says, "let me call you back," but you don't hear from him or he takes over 7-10 days to return the call.

• He says, "we make good friends", "we're better as friends" or "let's just be friends."

• Your conversation or communication only happens via IM or email.

• He would rather spend time with his friends, family or with the dog than with you.

• He says, "I'm just not ready for a relationship," which translates to "I just don't want to get into a relationship with you."

• He says, "I want to take it slow," which translates to "I want to keep my options open."

• You are known or seen as the "sex buddy."

Too often, we don't see these signs and instead rationalize these statements by telling ourselves that he is going through a tough time at work or home, going through a divorce, bad break-up or major loss in his life.

If he isn't suggesting that you get together again, planning a night out or calling you to catch up, then he isn't that interested anymore. When someone is still interested, they make the effort to start developing the relationship into something more serious. They make time for you and they stay in touch with you.

When a man opens the door to dating he either wants the freedom to have fun, be intimate and still date whom he pleases, or he is looking for a serious relationship. There's no in-between.

*Excerpted from the blog of The Psychic One, an Advisor on Keen