You’re right — this IS getting complicated, so let me help you figure it out:
1. The guy you like may like you, but he never liked you enough to ask you out on a date.
2. You’re dating a guy you don’t like so you won’t “look stupid” to the guy who hasn’t asked you out.
That’s it!
So let’s start with number two first. It sounds like you feel badly about this guy you’re dating, and you’re basically using him. 😕 If you really want to get the first guy’s attention, don’t date someone you don’t like (it will show through, believe me). Instead — be confident; be interesting; be flirty; be someone he’s going to HAVE TO date…and after you’re your best self, if he still doesn’t ask you out, move on.
I hope that helps. Let em know how things go, and please follow me @AskAprilcom on Twitter. 😀