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Hello there!
I never ask anything on forums, but I’m really confused. let me explain (sorry for a long rant). I got out of relationship not all too long ago and then I met this guy at work – and damn, i fell for him. We chatted with my colleagues, somehow talked about relationships – he said his longest one was 2 months and that’s it (he’s 26). He f***d around a lot, like really a lot, but said if he found the right woman, it would all be gone. We also realized we lived super close, then i went on vacation. We texted nearly every day for a month – he isn’t a big texter. He’s always online, but doesn’t read. Says it’s work (he works with me + has a couple of side businesses). I matched with his brother on Tinder – he said i was a beautiful woman and his brother was a handsome man and that he’d be happy for us. But i told him i didnt look for anything specific and whatever happens happens – be it him, his brother or anyone else. Talked a lot, he was gonna go skydiving with his friends and his brother and he invited me to join. I declined the jump but would keep them company.
When i came back from holidays, i had a birthday party where he went too – he was super nice, helped me with my suitcases and stuff, helped me stay awake, took care, held my hand. we went to his place for an afterparty. He told me i could take his bed and stay over and he’d sleep in his brother’s bed , because he didnt want me to walk home in the dark with suitcases. i kindly declined, he called me a taxi. next week we matched on tinder too haha
next party was at his. with his friends and our colleagues. but then he didnt pay too much attention, talked to other girls and people in general, i was bummed out. but in the end of the evening, he took care of me, all our colleagues left and his friends stayed. we cuddled up on the couch, i took up the offer to sleep over. he gave me a tshirt, put me to bed. said something very weird and sweet, looked me in the eyes and said ‘you are one of the good ones, aren’t ya? the rare type of incredible people, they are unique. You know, i was bummed out you got promoted and left the team. but good for you, you’d not see my stupid face every day. but would’ve been nice, also on some weekends’ – dont think he even remembers. drunk talk. and then.. kissed me. jesus, stars in my head 😂 so so good. of course, he tried something more, but i said i wasnt ready. he wasnt happy, but he understood. we just slept in one bed. in the morning we went to supermarket, he was hugging me, even when we bumped into his friends. made a nice breakfast for me and his brother, spend the day hungover, cuddling, i slept on his shoulder. later we went to his friends to watch the football finals, he kissed me in front of his friends and all – all and all , lovely weekend.
We went to the park yesterday, talked a lot about him. he asked me if i wanted to have kinds – funny, we had similar views. both wanted kids – i wanted 2-3 and he wanted 3. i was just gazing at him, how much of a genuinely nice person he was. chilled at mine after – but every time we kiss, he goes crazy. his hands are loose, i stop him, saying i’d like to get to know him first. he’s not pushing too much, but kinda pushing. but i made late nigh dinner for him, he slept over, we had a cup of coffee and he went to work. he doesnt text due to work, but.. priorities, no? i gotta text a couple of times before he responds, he doesnt text first and all kissing goes to getting loose. also, i compliment him but he doesnnt do it back. jokes it off, says that he knows it etc. so i just get mixed feelings – does he actually like me? or wants sex? i sure as hell want it, but i’m afraid he’d ghost me after that and i’d end up being hurt. especially cautious, because we are colleagues. and i dont wanna mess things up
mamaHis longest relationship is 2 months? That seems like a red flag, but maybe that’s just me. I did have a relationship with someone for a couple of years that only had a 6 month relationship before us, and his lack of experience IN an actual relationship was tough to navigate.
What advice you are looking for — basically whether or not he just wants sex? He probably wants to lead with sex, and who’s to say if it’s genuine “like”, but I don’t think he has a good track record for sticking around long after that either.
I think going slow is your wisest choice. Maybe pace how often you see him, and don’t be the one to initiate your texts or communication or dates because you guys are not in a relationship yet. Go slow, let him be the one to reach out and be smart about your actions.
LaneThat is a lot of details but the problem is you are thinking they mean something but 10 – 1, he acts this way with a lot of ladies which is how he gets laid so easily.
Men who lead with sex, its usually about sex. Men don’t fall in love in the sheets, they fall in love outside of the sheets by building positive memories doing things together to the point they want to keep doing them with you, and before you know it, you passed the six month mark, year mark, two year mark.
FYI, my youngest son, age 29, is this guy. He had numerous infatuation flings but never fell in love with any of the ladies. He even admitted they were great ladies but he lost feelings within a couple months, and went onto the next, then the next, then the next.
Don’t believe you are any special than the rest. You should expect this to fizzle out pretty quickly whether you put out, or don’t.
AngieBabyYou know you shouldn’t get involved with this guy. Why are you so unwilling to listen to your instincts??
Read your post out loud and imagine this was your sister or best friend asking for advice. I’m sure you’d tell them to back way off this guy… so why are you not doing that?
How would you feel if you sleep with him and he vanishes? Sounds like you’d be upset and hurt if that happened, and also sounds like there’s a good chance that could happen. Are you OK with gambling with your heart like that?
If it will affect your work and if you need this job then you need to stop playing with this fire immediately. There’s a good reason so many companies have rules against workplace dating.
T from NYJust take it from ladies who been around the block more times than you – nothing this guy has said to you or sweet things he’s done – are that sweet. Of course he JUST wants sex. It’s super clear. I repeat. This will not ever be more than a fling. But I don’t judge men who are like this. He’s an adult and can go after what he wants. You, as an adult woman, can decline to continue flirting, interacting, reading smoke signals from a man who flirts with other girls all night – then tries to tuck you into bed.
Please believe me we’ve all been there. There are those super smooth chemistry bomb men who make us swoon. Feel the swoon. Marinate in the feeling. But put your head where it belongs – looking elsewhere for what you WANT. Live in reality. Seek authentic connection. This ain’t it.
ErinI don’t see this going anywhere. I agree with the other girls here that he’s a player, he’s running game on you.
If you want a serious boyfriend, this is not him.
tammyi agree with the ladies. it does come across as just a sexual affair. but then again at the same time, if you want to take time and get to know him first, why are you staying over or letting him stay over? all this will lead to sex and before your ready.
RoxHi Anonymus,
Think of it like this. If everybody at work somehow found out you slept together, would it affect your job? or work reputation? If it does, then just hit “next”. And you still have a friendly coworker. -
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