Chasing someone is a thrill… one that you probably don't get to revel in when you're in a secure relationship. Scientifically, having a crush and falling for someone releases feel-good hormones like dopamine and adrenaline. Part of the chase is a chase for those brain chemicals, to feel those euphoric feelings again.
You get more you-time
Getting more time for yourself is what happens when you stop chasing a man. With him no longer at the center of your focus, you can now focus on building yourself and your career or interests. So, you stop chasing him and divert your energy into something more productive.
The answer is Dopamine. A drug like chemical that pulsates the body in search of pleasure. The dopamine-driven reward loop triggers a rush of euphoric drug-like highs when chasing a crush and the desire to experience them repeatedly.
The chase is when a man subconsciously forms his initial emotional attachment for you. But if you chase him (or you're too nice, too accommodating, too available or you have sex with him too soon), you take over his role as the suitor and he will lose his interest in you and his motivation for the chase.
Guys tend to do this for two reason. First, they're not sure if you like them back. They don't want to be the one to basically put themselves out there and ask. Secondly, they love the thrill of being chased and want you to play along.
most men like women chasing us. The idea a woman is chasing us gives us an ego boost. It makes us feel better about ourselves. All people like to feel like we are needed, being chased by a woman makes us feel like that.
Men are naturally drawn to competition. The act of achieving something deemed unattainable by other men boosts their sense of strength and “manliness.” So in terms of chasing a girl, men often enjoy competing for her attention.
Part of what makes a man chase a woman is in knowing he at least has a chance to win her over. Bringing out your flirty, feminine sides are fun ways to show a man you're interested in him by making him feel desired and giving him space to pursue you.
Many men feel that by being emotionally vulnerable they are being less of a man and this may be engraved deep into their psyche. Their insecurities are triggered and they fear rejection. So them pulling away could be their defence mechanism acting up.
It can take a week or even a month before it's clear that someone isn't interested and you aren't making progress. It can also take an hour. Even for someone who is interested, it can still take a long time for them to decide to be with you, even if they like you too.
When a guy gives up chasing you, it could be because he has discovered that someone else is into him. He might have grown tired of waiting around for you and found someone else in the process. If he has been avoiding your calls and texts and is making excuses he might be ignoring you for someone else.
Our chemical romance
Scientifically, having a crush and falling for someone releases feel-good hormones like dopamine and adrenaline. Part of the chase is a chase for those brain chemicals, to feel those euphoric feelings again.
Women who know what they want in a partner and know who they are as a lover are the type of women men fall in love with. “What makes a man fall in love really comes down to a deeply emotional connection. When you feel comfortable with someone who is open and vulnerable, you are more likely to fall in love.
All that ducking, diving, stalking, and waiting that goes along with the pursuit, makes it that much more enticing. So, what I'm getting at here is that when you ignore him, it triggers his hunting instinct. You start making him feel like he's not able to have you, which makes him even more eager to pursue.
Don't: Chase after him
You should be the one being chased, not the one chasing him around. Let him pursue you! By letting him know you won't come running, you're giving him space to figure out what he wants from you.
He may have detected that you're interested in more than just hooking up, and he's trying to back away slowly. His sudden lack of interest could signal he wants to end things, or that he wants to keep you at a distance. Either way, if he's not interested in more than sex, and you are, it's probably not a good match.