I believe in give and take. If you are available, it’s fine to be free for get togethers. I don’t think I should lie I am busy if I am not. I don’t believe in playing games of hard to get. But I believe in having a balance of give and take. If there is no balance then he is likely not that serious about relationship and it’s better to not pursue it. I don’t believe in gaming respect by being unavailable. I believe relationships only work with right people. He isn’t right for you. No matter if you are available or not. He is just not right partner for you. Nothing to do with how you behave