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Guy on holiday: what's the communication etiquette?

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JollieJullie · 12/04/2022 08:40

A bit of a non-problem, but please hear me out.

I had one great date with a guy a week ago. We scheduled a second date before saying goodbye, both said we couldn't wait to see each other again and that we had a great time. I am 33 and he is 40, both single and no DC.

He left for a 2 weeks holiday the next day, so I knew our next date was going to be in 2 weeks time at least. He is in the Caribbeans with friends. I had zero expectations to stay in touch during his holiday, given that we are basically strangers at this point.

Nonetheless, he has been sending me pictures and videos of beaches, almost daily, which is lovely. However he literally only sends me videos and pics, without really saying anything or asking me anything, so I am not quite sure how to handle this ongoing communication while he is gone.

If I don't reply then I seem uninterested, but I don't want to push a conversation either while he is enjoying his holiday. There are only so many "oohh this looks lovely!" That I can reply before I get bored of myself!!

What is the etiquette for someone being away on holiday so early on in the get-to-know-each-other phase? I am confused Confused

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StrangeCondition · 12/04/2022 08:42

You've had one date, I wouldn't expect any contact personally

Heythere13 · 12/04/2022 08:43

No etiquette

Nice picture just send back an emoji or “beautiful”

And then wait to see him post holiday

JollieJullie · 12/04/2022 08:43

@StrangeCondition

You've had one date, I wouldn't expect any contact personally
I honestly wasn't expecting any contact, which is why his daily pics and videos have thrown me off a little!
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misskatamari · 12/04/2022 09:02

I'd find this a bit off to be honest. Don't know why, just seems a bit weird for someone you've met once, and would make me a bit wary going forwards 🤷🏻‍♀️ I can't really articulate why, but daily photos and pics, without messages, just makes me a bit uncomfortable

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