Question: how to handle a guy who pulls away?
Answer: 1) Don't freak out. ... 
2) Let him know you're there for him, while still giving him plenty of space. ... 
3) Focus on you. ... 
4) Continue, until… ... 
1) Do not put any pressure on him (especially by text message). ... 
2) Give him space for a day or two to establish if his 'pulling back' is real. ... 
Once it's been a couple of days, check in.