What does it mean when a guy says im not trying to lead you on?

Answer 1

you like him, right ?

does he like you ?

because that usually means that he thinks that you like him and he thinks that you think that he likes you. but he's really not that interested. he doesn't wanna lead you into thinking that he likes you.

Answer 2

When a guy says he's not trying to lead you on, he likely means that he doesn't want to give you false hope or create misconceptions about the nature of your relationship. He may want to clarify his intentions and ensure that there is clear communication between both parties.