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September 30, 2018 at 8:15 am #228203leeleeParticipant
Hi,
I am 24, I meet a guy at the same age as me from a dating app. After chatting for awhile, he asked me out for a drink. It was a nice date, he is funny and wise. We have common interest (hiking, photography etc). The date went well. (However still he mentioned besides his current job, he also have a start up so he is always bust at work , his phone rings alot during the date but he then choose to turn it off , he said ” No I am not replying to the msg”, I gonna enjoy the time with __(my name) 🙂 )
The second date he brought me to a oyster restaurant. He brought a nice wine with him and shared more about himself, his family, his brother, his past relationship and what brings him to dating app.) The date also went well. After the dinner we went for a walk.
When I got home, I received a text from him “Let’s take some time to know each other better , no rush right:)? ”
He then asked me out few days later
The third date we spent a day together, we went to an island to hike and then to the beach. During the whole day he was being caring , always pay attention to me, to check if i was tired , thirsty or hot. He said he really enjoy spending time with me.
I was too tired and felt asleep on his shoulder on the ferry. And then while we are walking to metro he hugged me few times.
Thats the only physical touch we had.
But then later when i got home i received a text from him, again saying “And sorry but i want us to take time, you need to know what you are getting into.”
I am totally confused. (I mean I just hang out with him 3 times and I didnt really felt for him)
so i wrote” What am I gonna getting into?”
he said ‘exactly you need to discover 😉
he kept texting me though
okay, will anyone tell me what does that “taking time” mean, and what he is thinking?
A gentle push off or what?
I am confused
September 30, 2018 at 8:27 am #228213MichelleParticipantI don’t think it’s a “push off” but it does give me red flags. It feels like a game. If there is something you should know about, information that would aid in you making smart decisions for yourself (such as continuing the relationship or not), and he is holding back on it, that shows poor character in my opinion.
I feel like he’s setting things up to eventually say “I told you so”.
September 30, 2018 at 8:45 am #228223InkyParticipantHi leelee,
The next time he texts something like that say, “You’re making me nervous here LOL”
I wouldn’t read too much into it. He (like you) is still very young, and he’s not going to be perfect.
Treat dating him as a casual thing.
Best,
Inky
September 30, 2018 at 11:34 am #228265leeleeParticipantGuess it’s another word that he is not looking something serious?
September 30, 2018 at 12:01 pm #228279BeNiceParticipantSince u met on dating app he’s still searching for someone that he just wanted to hang out with or go around dating, like not getting into serious relationship yet. Dont expect anything from him
September 30, 2018 at 1:04 pm #228295AnonymousGuestDear leelee:
He texted you: “And sorry but I want us to take time, you need to know what you are getting into“. After you asked him what are you getting into, he answered: “exactly you need to discover”.
Well, if he is sincere, he wants you to discover what it is that you are getting into, so discover by asking him again, in person, what he meant when he said what he said (the italicized). Certainly he meant something, so he better tell you what that something is. It is not fair to put it out there and then refuse to elaborate.
If he avoids the question, if he remains vague, then he is indeed playing a game. I hope not. You will find out soon enough. This will be easy to figure and you are welcome to post again with what happens next and what he says.
anita
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