Help me please!!!

Met a cancer man through work 3 months ago, he is my customer. We would talk on the phone once or twice a week then this gradually increased to everyday. 6 weeks ago he found me on social media and immediately we started messaging each other everyday. We both agreed we clicked and it felt right. We weeks later we agreed to meet up. He had already told me that he had been hurt previously as have I. On the day he was distant and didn't respond to messages. We hours before meeting he emailed me to say he couldn't meet me as he was too nervous, he apologised but said he was a big of a wreck whrn it came to meeting someone new etc.. I said it was fine there was no rush.

A couple of weeks later I had to visit his site and we finally met. He sent my business partner to the kitchen so he could talk to me alone for a couple of minutes, he was all smiles and we casually chatted. After I left, he messaged me to say he was no longer nervous and we have to meet outside of work soon. He also said I was beautiful and that I gave him butterflies, something he had previously said was how he knew if someone was the real deal. We chatted all afternoon then the messages suddenly stopped when he left work.

No message the following day but he messaged me the following evening just saying he was having a hard time at work. He messaged me like normal the next night but seemed distant. I then didn't get a reply or message for 4 days. I finally sent him a message saying I've taken the hint but we need to remain professional for work. He replied immediately asking why I was saying this? I told him although I appreciate he's busy I recognise the signs of being blown off and it hurts me when he ignores me. He finally replied that evening apologising and saying I'd taken it completely wrong. We chatted for a little while but I felt he was still being distant. Didn't hear from him for another 3 days then he emailed me at work saying good morning.. we chatted on the phone like we used to.

He emailed me several times and his last message said hmm your being off so ill leave you to it.. I replied saying i wasnt but never got a response. I messaged him that night and he ignored my message. Spoke to him on the phone the next day and he was normal with me again but still no messages in the evening even though he's been on social media.

I honestly can't figure out if he likes me or is just leading me on. I gave him a easy get out but he said no so why is still ignoring me? I would love some insight here because it's as if he's done a complete u turn and I can't figure out if I should just leave him alone or try to contact him.

...He told you he was hurt......

I feel if want consistency you wouldn't go for someone that's hurt.

I agree with you Pisces art but unfortunately he's stopped communication with me so I guess there's my answer... ?