Getting the feeling he’s not that interested - should I ask?

I’ve never dated or had men in my life - all of my close relationships are with women and we’re all very open, honest and communicative with each other. When I’m making new friends I’m the same.

With men and with dating it feels like I need to put on this persona that is so unnatural to me - don’t be too keen, don’t be too responsive, don’t share too much, don’t let any insecurities show etc.

I want to text this man and say listen I have really enjoyed seeing you but I feel like you’re slowly pulling away which is okay. I would really appreciate it if you could be honest with me. If you aren’t interested but don’t want to hurt my feelings please just let me know.

My friends say I shouldn’t and I should just let it fizzle but I had such a good time on those dates and I feel like maybe he’s just a shit texter rather than him not being interested at all. He is a really really shit texter but we’ve arranged another date.

HOW HONEST CAN I BE it’s so annoying to play these games.

He’s 32 I’m 24F. In the UK. My reason for asking is that we have another date planned on Wednesday but he’s not texting me between them at all really.