Misunderstood Flirting: Has This Happened to Anyone Else?

This relatable

i flirt with my friends for fun but this guy is definitely giving mixed signals. maybe you need to sit down and talk about it with eachother, so you're both clear on eachothers intentions

Definitely agree with the others saying he’s not sure about his feelings and is giving mixed signals. As someone who has dated a handful of people like that, I will say that will continue if/when the relationship progresses. Though I am not an expert on those types of people, I find getting involved with people who give mixed signals just ends up in a lot of confusion and heartbreak, with you made out to be the “bad guy” in the end somehow

I do the opposite. But that's only because I take sport in flirting for fun....needless to say...my friends don't like me very much.

Sounds like he doesn't know what he wants and is giving mixed signals. I'd just ask him to be honest.