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I have been seeing this guy for about 2 months. In the beginning he told me that he wasnt looking for anything serious, so I just took it for what it was and didnt cut off any of the other guys I’ve been dating. I like him the most out of the guys that I’m seeing, hes a fun time, but I’m not sitting around waiting for him, I’m still going out and dating and doing me.
But it’s almost like he has a radar or something, because recently he has been asking me if I’m seeing other people. Almost every conversation he asks me if I’m seeing someone else. I always ask him why does he want to know…and he’ll come back with the “you’re just so hot there’s no way you’re not talking to anyone else” line.
I guess my question is if he doesnt want anything serious why in the world would he be asking me if I’m seeing other people. Why would it matter to him? I never ask him if hes seeing other girls, because I have built up a wall and I’m taking the relationship for what he said he wanted in the beginning, and I feel like it’s none of my business because we’re not exclusive.
Can anyone give me any insight?
IvyWhy not ask him why it matters to him?
Are you hoping we are going to say that he must be changing his mind about wanting something serious?
Cause really if you want a relationship and like this guy you put your heart at risk by continue seeing him when he was clear he doesn’t want something serious. I know you said you are seeing other guys, but you also said you like this guy best, so clearly you are developing feelings for a guy who gave you his relationship disclaimer and probably won’t change his mind no matter how much time you spend with him. It’s risky to do that and sets you up for a broken heart.
And some guys even though they just want casual and won’t commit, they don’t like the idea of the girl not being exclusive with them. It’s not uncommon for that to happen, but it doesn’t change a guy’s mind from wanting casual to something serious, not often.
I say ask him why he is asking you and give him an honest answer, if he’s asking, then there is no need not to tell him the truth.
SnarkySabMeee,
I agree with Ivy. I would ask him, “Why does it matter if I’m dating other people?” If he doesn’t give a straight answer, he doesn’t deserve a straight response.
Some men never outgrow the “old toy” mentality. You know the one; a kid has a toy they haven’t played with in years, but another kid comes along and shows interest and then suddenly the kid decides he HAS to play with it RIGHT THEN because OMG, some OTHER kid actually has the audacity to want to play with it!!!
If he says to you that he doesn’t like the idea of you dating other men, I would say, “While I understand and certainly respect your decision not to get into any kind of serious relationship, personally, I’m open to the idea of a serious relationship and I’m currently dating a few men to see if any of them are the kind of man I think would be worth being exclusive with. I don’t think I’ve met him yet, but I’m not giving up!” Then, give him a bright smile and a little shrug, and leave it at that.
After all, a man who does not WANT a serious relationship is not worth considering a serious relationship with.
kimfCompletely agree with Ivy. And please identify what you are looking for and if it is indeed a relationship, stop dating this man. Trust me, it will be a good move. Hold out for men that are looking for the same things that you are.
And just keep it more simple, guy language ;), say “I am dating because I haven’t found what I’m looking for yet!”
wenglohi can anyone answer my question why is it my friend always ask me (how are you) what does it mean always asking me?
RavenHe wants to know how you are…
PaigeHe doesn’t want you to find someone else because he wants to keep you as a second option in case it doesn’t workout with his other women
LucyWenglo,
How are you?
Teresa BowenThis guy that a friend has been seeing for quite awhile they do everything together. He doesn’t want a relationship with her for various reasons mainly age. But he always asks her if she is talking to someone else if she has slept with others. She tells him no she only wants him but he refuses to believe her. I keep telling her that he is probably doing things with others thats why he is always asking her so he doesn’t feel guilty for what he is doing. He is always telling her he isn’t jealous but I really think he is. She just don’t eleven me. Please can someone help me help my friend realize she just needs to move on.
Amanda RocksMen are territorial and have double standards. Ie its ok for him to date others but not you. And its not ok for another guy to be on his turf. I would tell him its none of his business and if he wants to be exclusive then its a two way thing. x
ShannonI’ve found that this kind of question is one that women interpret the way that is most beneficial to them when men actually mean the complete opposite.
To clarify, women hear it as a possessive and territorial questions, which it is not. He’s asking you if you are seeing others. He’s not saying, “I hope you’re not seeing anyone else,” or “Let’s be exclusive,” or “I want you all to myself.”
His asking constantly “are you seeing others?” is his way of saying to you, “we are not exclusive, we are not in a relationship, this is only casual, I’m letting you know that it’s fine with me for you to see others.”
He’s telling you not to get your heart set on him because it’s going to get broken.
That’s my take, and my opinion. Questions like this usually mean what you don’t want it to mean.
Amy WShannon then why keep asking if that’s our take on it. That doesn’t really make since. Men will tell you they don’the want to be exclusive but they don’t want you seeing anyone else either.
vanessaThe original post is over a year old. Teresa Bowen bumped it up asking her own question.
AngelinaThere could be some feelings there what who knows. If I was not interested in someone, and they were screwing another person I don’t give a fudge about it.
MLAgree with Amanda Rocks
ShannonI think this is one of those inquiries that we ladies take to mean one way, when the guy means something else.
You’re taking it as the guy being jealous and possessive.
I think he’s letting you know that if you’re not seeing other people, you should be, because he is. It’s his way of reminding you that your relationship is not exclusive.
That’s unfortunately been my experience when these sorts of questions get asked and I always want it to mean the guy wants me for himself.
ShannonLOL darn it, a bumped up post again!
At least my advice is consistent.
KvinnyIn my opinion I think that when you start asking yourself these kinds of questions (does he like me?) you are putting too much of yourself and that wall that you build once is not there anymore.
Don’t overthink it and just go with it. Keep doing your thing and having fun. If he wants a relationship with you at some point, he will say it straightforward and let you know.
Meanwhile, you could take a break from him, seen a certain someone too often can lead to “Im getting used to him”
Sometimes meeting new people is tired but believe don’t settle for less.
keep that wall up high and strong other wise it will all end up in a confusing situation.EmmaHe doesn’t want a relationship but he is jealous of other guys. Another “man” with no balls. LOL
AnneOld post
AnneDon’t have the conversation asking what he meant. That would only be an opportunity for him to feed you a line of bull. Don’t play that game. You would end up agonizing and trying to analyze what he says. Let him wonder.
KatThis co worker guy keep teasing me, look, bump into me,always ask me about if I have a bf, asks about me when not at work, also when I come back to work,he comment where did I go or do and with my bf which told him don’t have one, he told me one of his friends wanna go out with me and just smile, I ask him does his friend work with us, reply no. I was confused at that point but just play along. Oh ok I reply. One time was chatting with another co worker guy and he came and whispered to him, she gives ppl nick name and then ask if he like me. He always stand close and come to chat with me in short phrases. Is he trying to be my friend? Plz answer.
KatHi,Kat again I forgot that he always choose to sit by me even though there is many available. He also tell me who I like? He teases me about other guys too. Then he ask me if he is one of my bf and laugh it off. He laugh and smile at my jokes or sometimes me and my friends play around and he look shy, nervous, and weird. So, I don’t know if he just being friendly or does he like me.
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