Be aware of a physical pulling-away. If he's giving signs that he's trying to put actual distance between the two of you, don't start picking out china patterns just yet. Any form of obstacle he puts in the way of being with you — be it leaning backwards, tensing his face, or looking over your head at whoever just walked in — is a way of telling you he's not worth the effort.

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