Is he hiding you from friends because he's keeping options open

When someone wants you in their life, they integrate you. They don't segment you off from their friends. Friends are where people show their actual investment. If he's been seeing you for weeks or months and you've never met a single friend, he's not treating you like someone who's staying.

This isn't about timing. Three months is enough time. A month is enough time. The "we're taking it slow" line works until it doesn't. Pay attention to what he does with his friends instead. Does he text them constantly? Post about nights out? Go to their events? If yes, then he's not avoiding his friends generally. He's avoiding introducing you to them. That's a choice about you.

A good response here does two things. First, it names what's happening without accusing him. You're not asking permission or begging for inclusion. Second, it puts the ball back in his court and gives him room to either change or leave. He needs to know you're aware and you're not comfortable being hidden.

The move is to tell him this matters to you and that you need to know if he's serious about a real relationship. Don't soften it with "I understand if you're not ready yet." That sounds like you're negotiating down. Stay clear. Then give him space to respond. Don't fill the silence with more texts.

Have this conversation face to face. It's too important for text. Give him a clear statement about what you need and then wait. Don't ask follow-up questions for at least a few days. If he gets defensive or doubles down on the excuses, that's your answer.

If he does introduce you to friends after this, watch how he does it. Does he seem proud or embarrassed? Is he putting his arm around you? Or is it awkward and distant. A guy who was keeping options open but decides to commit will usually be noticeably different the first time you meet his world. If nothing changes in a week or two, stop waiting and start moving.