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To be mortified and so upset about how this date ended?

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AmberCatz · 23/09/2026 10:04

I met a guy a couple of months ago and we've been out a few times. I posted before about the first date being 11 hours long (he kept extending the day and I was happy to spend time). But although there had been affection and some hand holding we hadn't kissed yet - so this did make me suspicious about his interest. Its been stressing me out really.

Last night we went to a show with my best friend and her boyfriend. Afterwards, he suggested we all grab a drink at a nearby pub. had a great time and because I was off work today we kept going (and drinking, bad move). Basically we talked about how we were both single and open, then I asked if he'd like to kiss and he leaned in and kissed me. We made out for a while and then went to another bar where he instigated another make out and put his arm around me etc.

I haven't slept with anyone in a year and was keen to take him home. So i suggested it and he said he was too tired and needed to sleep before work. I immediately read he just wasn't interested and it hurt but I brushed it off. He said we'll meet 'some other time'

As we were trying to get me a taxi he kept walking ahead and became super distant. Finally I was like what gives and he says 'I'm not looking for anything romantic right now'. I think I messed up here because I then said he owed me an apology for leading me on. He refused, and said there's nothing wrong for enjoying one night and kissing. We had not an argument but a kind of tiff.

I'm now dead from the worst hungover for ages and feel terrible about how we left things. We have each other on social media and several mutual friends - do I need to apologise? I also feel like I threw myself out him and he isn't attracted to me so that feels terrible also.

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dairydebris · 23/09/2026 10:11

Your ego hurts. That's all. It'll pass no worries.

No one did anything wrong, I think in fact you were both quite open about your feelings.

You've nothing to be ashamed of and I think he was better than a lot of men at least not having sex with you then going quiet.

Onwards!

skyscraperrain · 23/09/2026 10:11

Just move on

AmyDudley · 23/09/2026 10:11

You don't need to apologise, he's being rude and giving out mixed messages. I'd say you dodged a bullet by finding out what he's actually like before you get involved. Personally I would ditch him, but I've got a low thresh hold for people who play silly games.

Anyway don't feel upset and mortified over some idiot who makes you feel bad.

Meadowfinch · 23/09/2026 10:10

Stop worrying about it. You weren't rude. If he wants to call you, he will. If not, you haven't lost anything.

MrsRobinsonsHandprints · 23/09/2026 10:09

Yes agree with @hididdlyho he has had his chance, do not let him mess you around again.

No man worth having makes you feel terrible.

AmberCatz · 23/09/2026 10:09

I'm so embarrassed. I feel like he went along with the kissing but doesn't really fancy me.

he's the first guy I really liked since my ex so it's upsetting. We seemed to have developed a connection these last two months.

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MrsRobinsonsHandprints · 23/09/2026 10:08

The fault lies with him.

If he didn't want anything he could have not kissed you.

Don't have shame for wanting to have sex, there is no shame.

He is in the wrong for leading you on- just put it down to experience. But hold your head high.

hididdlyho · 23/09/2026 10:07

I'd leave it, he reciprocated the kiss and instigated another, so you have nothing to apologise for. He sounds unavailable and will continue to mess you around if you let him.

LuckyHazelFox · 23/09/2026 10:06

Think nothing more of it. Let him make the next move.

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