Sign 4: Future Plans Are Individually Based

His vision of the future: Together or separate?

When a man cares about you but isn’t in love, his vision of the future tends to be more individually based rather than inclusive of you both as a unit. If he often speaks about his plans, aspirations, and dreams without incorporating you into them, it’s a sign that he sees his future primarily through a personal lens. This doesn’t mean he doesn’t value your presence in his life; it simply indicates that when it comes to long-term commitments or envisioning a shared future, he may not be fully invested emotionally to see both of you together in the years to come.

Discussions about the future: How often and how deep?

The frequency and depth of discussions about the future can also be a telling sign. If conversations about the future are rare, surface-level, or typically redirected to more immediate or non-committal topics, it might suggest he is hesitant to plan too deeply with someone he cares for but doesn’t love. In contrast, when someone is in love, they often seize opportunities to dream about and discuss a future together, exploring how each other’s hopes and dreams can merge or support one another.