Date saying he 'can't stay out too late' - strange?

[janeseymour78]

I'm finally meeting a guy from online dating after nearly a month of on and off chatting. He was on holiday and then I was. But we get along very well, has been respectful and nice, and we have common interests.

Anyway we're meeting on Wed and he suggested a bar I also really like and a time. He said 'is that time ok for you? Gives us a few hours although can't stay out super late because of work on Thurs'.

I mean, yeah, I'm also working the next day but just seems a bit of a strange to mention a cut off point before it happens. Am I reading into it?

Not strange. It's a first meet and mid week. He's letting you know that (for you both) it's not an expectation of a protracted meet up.

When I internet dated I would give 2 hours ish for a first date. Stating he needs to get up early for work is a pre- planned exit ticket in case it doesn't work out. It doesn't mean he's not interested but he's probably had a few dates that went on a bit.

I personally don't think a first date should last more than 2 hours anyway. It should be used as an introducing yourselves and seeing if you like each other.

I think what he said is perfect. Have a good time, op!

Our first date lasted 3 days 😳

I rang in sick to work 😂