> You say he is outgoing. Some people genuinely feel some sense of social obligation because someone asked them that one time and they don't know how to say 'No" and they feel like you will be crushed if they "reject" you. Sometimes letting them know that you are fine without them let's them breathe a sigh of relief and move on.

Very interesting. I saw this in the opposite direction, ala he will be crushed if I reject him