Alyssa Asaro from YourTango [1] explains why he might think you're out of his league.

Because you are, duh.

Sad to say but not everyone is at the same level. It can be due to maturity issues or the way that you think differently from the person that you like.

There are lots of reasons why you may be too good for a guy, and vice versa. Some couples are stuck in relationships where the other partner isn't giving their all.

They do all the work, pay the bills and instead of realizing they deserve better, they just settle for less than they deserve.

If you have ever met a guy who gives you less than you deserve only to later find out that you were way out of his league and deserved better [2], you know that reality doesn't hit right away.

Insecurity can't be masked behind shallow back-handed compliments. It seems a bit extreme to think of a harmless phrase so negatively. To say that someone is out of another person's league pays a genuine compliment to the other person.

Later, you catch yourself making all the phone calls, scheduling all the dates, and it feels like the only reasons the relationship is going somewhere is because you are doing the driving.

Is he thinking that you are out of his league and afraid to give it his all? Or are you simply missing a signal that you should have read long ago?

But the person who is making the assumption is selling themselves short [3].using a bit of astrology and horoscope signs [4].

TAURUS (April 20 - May 20)

Taurus men are known for being stubborn. This need to hold on to their opinions translates onto people and they can become overly jealous and possessive. Being out of his league is synonymous to being unattainable to them. If they can't have you, then they'll pretend that it's by no fault of their own.

GEMINI (May 21 - June 20)

Gemini men are known for their appreciation of the arts. With a firm grasp on the spoken word, they want to see beyond that and learn more about people and the world. By saying that you're out of his league, he saw something beautiful woven in you like a movie or a song. You're beyond what he knows.

CANCER (June 21 - July 22)

Cancer men are more sentimental than most other horoscope signs [5].5 Can't-Ignore Signs You're WAY Too Good For Him — Move On, Girl! [6]