You should not get excited when you actually finally get a text back from that guy or when he actually agree to plans or when he actually pays attention instead of pushing you into the background of his story. He should be doing these things all the time consistently, not only on occasion. If it feels like a "treat" or you're "lucky" to get a response, something integral to the relationship is wrong. You are not a dog. Consistency is key, as well as harmony between his words and actions, because "I love you" means jack shit, without "I love you" actions. Hang in there, ladies.