Yep, that can be true.But in this particular case OP was disinterested in the guy in the beginning, she said so.But the guy actively persuaded her. There is another angle to this.When matched on the apps,people have multiple options to choose from.I mean one can't date every one that are matched by app.May be OP was in the vetting process.She said later she wanted to try this guy anyways.Was he the better one out of all that matched ?I wonder why OP changed her mind and wanted to check this guy out later? I mean there is nothing wrong in looking for better options.But was she just tagging this guy along with out having a genuine interest,like just in case ? That is why she didn't take it further.In my opinion, apart from that awful last episode,the guy seems to be more genuine in what he wants or not and did tell OP upfront.If a guy is hoping to make a serious relationship and comes to know that the woman is looking for better guys .OP can't complain if the guy does the same, which he actually said in a rude way,that he has better options.Does a gal expect a man to tag along for another 3 years ?In years it went no where in the above case.We do not know why that guy exploded.May be there are more details to this that we are not aware of.IMO.I am not in anyway excusing his behaviour.
And I have seen some gals play hide and seek with men who show genuine interest to make them crave more.So that they will do anything for the girl to gain their attention.Sometimes these tactics may backfire for gals.