This is not a riddle forum so i dont think there is an answer here. I think your answer was good, his reply i have no idea. Let this go. Focus on the next date. It doesnt look bad
He pretty much told you to not fall for him. He’ll probably bail now.
Be *the turtle” when you fall in love, never the hare or you’ll end up with a lemon (d!ckhead) who doesn’t treat you right, and abuses or misuses your softiness (falls in love too fast mentality).
Have the two of you had sex yet? I’m just wondering because, if not, then he may have meant how long before you have sex with or “start loving” a guy your dating. Say less, do more? Hard to say what he meant!
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