Dating and Lies

There seem to be many meanings out of dating or in relationships where people are not exactly forthright or honest. So, question. I wonder what it means to be told from someone that you are interested in dating that they are not ready to date anyone, even though they have been asked out multiple times, by different women and offered dates, dinner, and travel. So, they say they are not interested in any of that and getting over a past relationship, yet, at the same time put up their profile up on match.com. What does that mean? I don't think I am a dense person, but what that says to me is the real message I should be receiving is..."I am not interested in dating you Shalane." Anyone else have a perspective they could offer? I would like to think I can read between the lines and I don't see any other way to read this. Additional possibilities and insights welcomed.