His behavior probably has nothing to do with you or your actions, he just has other stuff going on. He should have communicated that to you, it’s disrespectful to all of the sudden act aloof/distant/casual without informing the other person your feelings changed. If you were my friend I would tell you not to pursue someone who could lose interest so quick, even if you think there’s still a chance of bringing back the energy you had on those two dates.

You don’t think tanking construction and agriculture at a time when housing and food prices are through the roof will improve the situation?