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Hayley
Hi!
I am a senior in college, and I have been talking to this guy for 7 months. We could not meet up due to coronavirus and a lot of other things (I was in the ER twice in august and diagnosed with a chronic condition called adenomyosis..loads of fun), FINALLY this Saturday we were able to meet up. We have talked on the phone a few times, and facetimed, but primarily texted and well…played like those imessage games (yes, i know silly!!! but it helped keep the conversation going, also we are both early 20s so whatcha gonna do?). I was excited to finally meet him, he was flirty, not overtly sexual and fully seemed like a normal, smart dude.He goes to a college close by me, and drove to me. I wore jeans, a tank top, cardigan and some boots. I put on some nice makeup and felt good about myself. He comes out of his car, in basketball shorts and a hoodie. It matched but, I felt a little jaded I thought he would have dressed a bit better. He told me he practically just woke up, and said multiple times over the 3 hours we were together (we sat on a trail by a river in the sun, simple), how he was “so tired”. All he has been “doing over quarantine is drinking and doing school work”. I was the one who asked all the questions, and it just felt really meh. There was definitely flirtacious moments, he did have some great witty comebacks (which was what initially attracted me in the first place), but still he basically just talked about drinking/getting drunk and how he needs sleep. I told him maybe he should try exercising and going outside (because I was not sure what else to say lol) and his response was ” you sound like my mom”, and I was like uhhhh, what am I supposed to say? Cool? He was also on his phone a lot, but it seemed more like a nervous tick. I have been out with other guys before, and they have also done that, but this was a bit of a turn off. He would randomly check social media while I was talking to him and it honestly just made me feel stupid even trying to talk to him.
It was comfortable, but still I just felt like it a slow burning train wreck. There were good nice moments during it, do not get me wrong, but still I would probably rate it a 6/10. If he tried a bit more with his appearance maybe, or even if he just didn’t say how he was so tired all the time. when im out on a date, I try my best to not go on my phone unless need be, let alone not complain how tired I am. when we were walking back to my apartment to say goodbye ( the three hours did go by quickly ), I was surprised how he said “you know I make a lot of jokes towards you, but I would actually like to see you again”, and I was really surprised. We just hugged goodbye, and he asked me when I was free. I was honestly just taken aback. There was only one exchange of me texting him after that I made it back to my apartment (he told me to text him) and he replied, and that was it. I guess ball is in my court? I have no idea. I am willing to maybe give it a second shot just to see, but am also curious what he suggests for a second date, (if he tries to hint at me inviting him upstairs to “hangout” then i’ll know hes just trying to have sex with me, or if he actually comes up with an idea). The world is in shambles right now, so I get it, but like I have been through alot personally in the past two months, yet I still got dressed up and tried my best to make it fun, meanwhile I did not feel like that was fully reciprocated.
I will be candid and say that I did send him some “risque” photos, just of me in a thong bathing suit, it was pretty tame, this was over depth of quarantine and I wanted to send it blah blah blah please no judgement! I already know the lecture not to send those, just wanted a bit of validation ya know. He didn’t mention the photos (which I liked, he was a gentleman about it when I first initially sent them), and obviously we did not kiss, so thats why I am trying to guess why he wants to see me again. Wow. I am so sorry this is such word vomit. I guess this was more of a rant, and I need help on what to do next.
Liz LemonThe ball’s not in your court, the ball’s in his court. He said he would like to see you again. Therefore he needs to follow up and contact you to set a date and time, and plan a date. That will be a good gauge of how interested he actually is in you.
I have to say the way you describe the date is pretty underwhelming. “A slow train wreck”? Why would you even want to see this guy again? Checking social media AT ALL on a 1st date is hugely tacky. Talking about how tired he is, and how all he’s been doing is getting drunk– hugely tacky. You were the one asking all the questions– ugh! He made no effort, not even to dress well. I see no reason to even go out with this guy again.
My advice to you is do not text him. Do not contact him. Make him step up and do the work, he said he wanted to see you. If he contacts you, and asks you out for a specific date/time and has a date planned, you can go if you choose to do so. Although I see no reason to see him again, but if you want to give him one more chance, AND he makes an effort, that’s your choice. But I’m willing to bet he doesn’t do that.
SandybeanI agree with what Liz said.
He does not seem to be interested at all. And if he truly is interested, I would still not go along with it because his behavior is selfish. He asks you no questions, he is on his phone listening with only half an ear, he says he’s tired…
Nah, he’s not interested. There is zero curiosity about you and who you are.
Even if he reached out again, I’d pass on him because it seems like he’s bored with and perhaps without you.
And I would definitely advise against contacting him first.
I doubt you’ll hear from him so you won’t have to think about going out again anyway.
I hope you’ll meet a lovely guy who will actually engage with you and want to get to know you! Good luckCaetruWow, sounds like he didn’t even try to make a good impression on the first date! I would be least worried about the way he was dressed particularly since you were going on an date outside. But not asking you any questions, only talking about drinking and being tired, and being on his phone at all are huge turn offs. People should show up and try to present their best selves on a first date. It sounds like you were the only one trying to make an effort. This guy will end up being a lazy boyfriend at best.
Don’t text him, wait for him to text you and set up a date if you really want to go out with him again.
RavenDo nothing…
Why would you want to see him again?mamaSo he was lazy in his dress and in his way of treating you in person. You would like someone who makes an effort.
I would agree that the ball is not in your court — don’t reach out. You have nothing to gain by doing so. Reaching out sends the message that you are okay with him being lazy in his approach with you and he will continue to do so.
I would spend my time looking and talking to others who match your expectations more than this guy. He will probably reach out again but let him do the planning. If he doesn’t suggest plans then there will be no plans and you can make your time and attention less available.
And a disclaimer: People show you who they are by their actions. BELIEVE THEM.
SensySad you would consider seeing him again.
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