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Amy
So met this guy through work friends 3 weeks ago.
We hit it off straight away and he made all the advances. He took my number and then a few days later asked me out for food. We didn’t really text much.
There were a few saucy messages as we seemed to have a lot of chemistry.
Went out on the date and he was lovely. really affectionate and seemed like we had loads in common.
we ended up going back to his for a coffee….nothing happened though just some kissing and cuddling.
he then dropped me home later in the night.
he messaged me the next day saying he really enjoyed the evening. and we spoke a bit that day.
the next day then he messaged again asking how my evening was and I mentioned that I was just chilling at mine and he asked if I would like some company so I told him that would be lovely but we would just be watching TV and chilling. he said that’s fine and made a joke about how I must think he’s some kind of sex pest and he said that that’s not all he’s after.
So he came around and we watched some TV and had a good night. There was a lot of kissing and things did get heated but again nothing happened as I wouldn’t let it.
Didn’t really hear from him much the next day, one or 2 messages.
Then I thought I would make a move as he has made all the moves until now to show I am interested in him.
So asked him if he had any plans for the weekend to come. He said no and that he would be up for doing something. So I suggested bowling followed by some food and he seemed really interested. Now there hasn’t been much texting at all really.
We texted a bit on the Thursday before the date and then again on the Friday.
Had an amazing time on Saturday. He was affectionate. very gentlemanly ….a lot of PDA and saying we should do this and that, go riding together and we both do martial arts so we should do a sparring session together.
Then again he invited me back to his place and we ended up doing the deed.
He was fine about it and was lovely but I think I freaked out a bit cause as much as I wanted to I wasn’t sure if it had been too soon.
He offered me to stay the night but I asked him to take me home and he did. and he said I will see you soon.
the next morning he messaged and thanked me for the night before and organising it all and said that he had a great time. Her told me that he was off to work and wished me a good day.
I told him that I was off on my bike for a ride and he said he will have to join me next time and that was it.
Later that day I messaged him asking how his day had been and told him that I was gonna go off on a walk cause it was a lovely evening and did he fancy joining me. he told me that as tempting as that sounded he had made plans to go to the cinema with the boys. so I asked him what we he was gonna see and he told me and then again mentioned that he really enjoyed last night.
Then I didn’t hear from again the rest of the evening. But then yesterday he messaged me out of the blue just to say he hope you are having a good day and mentioned about work. we exchanged maybe 2 messages each and that was it didn’t hear from him again.Is this guy interested or is he just playing it really cool? When we are together he seems really keen on me. But when we are not together I don’t hear from him that much.
But is that normal for a guy not to text too much.
I’ve always been used to guys texting me all the time. But then those relationships didn’t work out.LeighAmy, you are at a good point to keep your distance. Things are happening way to fast. Step back and let him get back to contacting you.
It really stinks that when we meet a guy, the chemistry is there, they act like great partners then sex shows up and everything changes.
I say step back.
AndreaYou planned everything and put it on a platter for him. So now he knows,you are more into him than he is. Try and let him be the man and see how it goes. If he doesnt pursue, dont invest in him.
AmyThanks Andrea.
He did plan an evening the week before and organised it all.
So I thought that I would show him that I can also organise an evening and he did seem really impressed by it and the fact that I had organised it and was organised.GemI agree step back, just mirror what he does and let him step up. As females we want to reciprocate etc, but men need to be slightly challenged at the beginning. Right now you’re basically telling him the effort he is giving is fine. If you were receiving what you needed then that’s great, but from what you’ve written you’re not.
See your worth and let him show you he sees it as well.
Show him what you can do once you receive what you need and you know he is slightly more invested.AmyHe’s just text me saying he hopes my day is going alright and asking when im next free.
AmySo he messaged me yesterday around lunchtime and asked me about when im free this week.
I messaged back (not straight away) and told him I would be free Friday and asked him what he had in mind.
I didn’t hear back from him til about half 9 last night and all he said was “hey, glad you had a good day. Friday sounds good. Ha ha I may have something fun in mind ;-) x”
so I messaged back saying “I bet you do ;-) and ok cool let me know what time and where X” and I haven’t heard from him again.
Now I know it’s only been 2 dates and we have already had sex…..but he’s not that interested is he? the reason I ask is cause he was online last night aswell. and I could see he was online but he didn’t message me til gone 9pmOptions2Sorry you seemed too easy for him.
It is almost no work to get your attention or do anything.
Imagine if you are the woman and flip your finger and the dog comes …
You are stalking him already … I am sorry. My gut feeling is not good.
Imagine if the guy is stalking me early on online… He will get a chance from me.
The whole thing in here just sound so unnatural .
I don’t hear anything how special the date and he is ..,
I am just sharing my honest opinion.., it sounds like casual
Options2He will not get a chance on
Gemini615You need to relax before he starts to sense your desperation. You barley know the guy and you’re already overanalyzing every text and interaction.
Let him lead. He needs to be the one to plan and execute dates and you just sit back and happily accept. THAT is how you determine his level of interest. Do not start taking control and asking for dates, initiating conversation; that’s his job. Fall back and let him be a man and follow his lead.
SunisrisingI agree with the ladies here. You showed and gave way to much and it’s only been 2 dates (with sex). You don’t plan or organized a date until you know that the guy is really interested and courting you. I remember one lady here saying for every 3 the guy does/give, she gives back 1 and that’s when you are in already perhaps month 2 of consistent dating with the guy.
With that said, you can still turn this around and find out exactly his interest level but you have to STOP initiating and being way too available. Let him come to you. You’ve done enough to let him know you’re interested. Now it’s his turn to show you how is interest level but you have to chill, step back, and let him come to you. It’s not playing games, you should never settle for crumbs.
SherriIf you do not hear back from him by Thursday morning then make other plans. And if he comes back tell him that since you did not hear from him you made other plans. This will either make him step up or step out. If step out … good riddance. If step up …. hey you have showing him that you have standards. And if his plans involve, spending the night at his or your place watching a movie, I would pass on that.
WaitWhatI know that anxious feeling on the inside it seems you are feeling when you don’t know what’s coming next. I used to get this all the time. And when I did, I would try to control the outside world because of how I felt on the inside (per my therapist… and she was right).
Honestly, you are lucky. I think this guy is showing you that he wants more than just sex. It isn’t like you’re waiting days between responses.
You need to calm down. And when you feel that anxious feeling, acknowledge it and then let it go. Go for a walk. Breathe. Call a friend. Watch tv. Read. If you try to control things and “show” him how organized you are, well, you’re going to chase him away. And this will happen with the next guy you date, too. And I know from experience, the saddest thing won’t be that you chased someone away. It will be that you didn’t allow him to chase you, so you never really knew how he felt.
Try to live from a place of abundance, not scarcity. (Again, I know this from experience.) You have to think that even if this guy does flake, well, who cares??? There are 10 other guys ready to meet you and fawn all over you. It’s hard to believe from where you are now, I am sure, but it’s true. I’ve lived this and since changing my outlook, since June, I’ve dated 11 guys. I’m the one deciding if they are enough for me, not the other way around. I never would’ve thought that was possible.
MariaAgree with others, step back and regain your dignity, you are too available.
LaneTrust me, just accepting a date SHOWS a man your interested. If a man is really interested you have to do NOTHING other than be receptive and be your natural self when together. Stop looking at your phone and wondering when he will check in next…if you continue to do this it will send off a “needy vibe” that a guy can smell a mile away and will pull way back. He is totally TESTING YOU and if you continue to be overly eager he will move on to a lady who can control herself.
Its far too early to get this caught up in a guy you barely know at all. Treat him like A STRANGER by carefully listening and observing him which requires you to take what he says with a grain of salt until he PROVES to you over a long period of time his WORDS AND ACTIONS mesh up on a consistent and regular basis because if they don’t you won’t go very far.
Slow your roll—stop chasing, stalking and obsessing over him or he will run for the hills super fast.
AmyThank you ladies. I really appreciate your advice with this.
I have just been chilling over the last couple of days and not paying any attention to him or checking on him and have just been occupying myself with me and my life.I do have a question though. As I said previously he messaged me on Tuesday asking when I was free. I told him I was free Friday night and he messaged back later in the day saying Friday sounds good.
I messaged to say cool let me know what time and where. And I haven’t heard from him since. It’s now Thursday….what do I do?AndreaNothing…if he doesnt write in the next six hours, make your own plans or better even already do so. Dont cancel the plan that you come up with under any circumstance…even if its just to go read a book in a library, dont tell him you planned something else.
When and if he writes or calls, say your plans are made. And that since he didnt give you a time, you thought he was not ok to meet up.Step back, dont initiate, dont wait on the man…he expects you to chase…you are showing him all the signs that you will. Surprise him, change the way you are approaching dating. Let him lead.
amyOk ladies…hes just text saying that he was thinking about taking me ice skating tomorrow night and asked if i think this would be a disaster or not?
This is a good thing is it not?kayeYes, it is a good thing. He made tentative plans, you nailed down the date and he’s following through with the planning. I think you should go on the date and enjoy it!
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