Q: I have a crush on a guy who's rude to me. Is it true that guys can be dismissive of women they're interested in?

A: It's true. The moody, dismissive, stand-offish approach (otherwise known as being an arse) is an entire courtship strategy for some guys – and it works. There is a chance that, deep down, he really does like you, but there's an equal chance that he's just a tool and couldn't give a damn about you. Flirt away, see if you can crack him, get him to drop the act and open up, but if he doesn’t bite, move on.