Why do some men never mention they’re already in a relationship?
Problem/Goal: How likely is it for a man to intentionally never mention he’s already in a relationship because he wants to preserve a certain emotional connection with another woman?
Context: I worked closely with someone for a long time. Very private, disciplined, emotionally controlled type. Never directly flirted, never crossed obvious lines, but there were many subtle things that felt deeply personal. Proximity, eye contact, remembering details, unusual consideration, timing, lingering conversations, protective behavior.
Previous Attempt: What confused me most is he never once mentioned having a partner. Not even casually. I only found out much later through unrelated circumstances.
Do some men avoid disclosure because they know it immediately changes the dynamic, even if they technically never planned to act on anything?