I wrote a rant a while ago about the MC had it still hangs true. It annoys me because HE is ME. I never confess, my pride is too high and my anxiety as a result is also peaked. As a result, I am now a 24 year old that has never dated, kissed, or even HELD HANDS with anyone. And the idea of openly pursuing someone through dating apps also hits my pride too hard.
My point is, I know how frustrating that behaviour, I related HARD with the main character and that is PRECISELT why I dislike him so much.