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What do I do, if anything?

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Linedbook · 07/04/2024 14:42

I'm single. I'm OK single, quite like the freedom of it, but sometimes I miss the sex some male attention.

I've built a really good single life, have a couple of busy friendship groups, never turn down an invitation, have a number of single and group hobbies. I'm not sure I have time for a man 🤣

Anyway at one of the groups I've met a man. He's lovelier than the others. No idea what he thinks of me. He's a bit quiet at first, but interesting and easy to chat to once you get to know him. He has a gentle calmness about him.

He's also built a busy single life, travels widely with friends and alone, does a lot of meet up group type things. I don't know if that's to keep busy or to meet someone. I'd imagine he's pretty eligible if he does want to meet someone. Early 50s, in good shape, intelligent, good company etc.

Anyway, I see him through the group about once a month and I've just learned he goes to another thing I'm at fairly regularly, although I've never noticed him there.

Do I just sit back and see what happens or should I "do" something?

If anyone asks what I want from it, the honest answer is I don't know.

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ShrubRose · 07/04/2024 15:20

Is there any "buzz" when you interact with him?

Linedbook · 07/04/2024 22:34

ShrubRose · 07/04/2024 15:20

Is there any "buzz" when you interact with him?

Maybe, but more of a slow burn tbh

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Redshoeblueshoe · 07/04/2024 22:36

Your single, he's single, DO something.

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ShrubRose · 07/04/2024 23:10

You could certainly do something, OP, but In my experience, if a guy is sane, available and interested, he will try to make something happen.

I think the decision about doing something depends on your outlook and maybe how thick your skin is. Some people feel "nothing ventured, nothing gained," while others would be happy to see what happens and avoid any possible awkwardness in the group.

I asked if there was any buzz because sometimes the best answer is from your gut - pleasant and friendly might mean potential for a greater connection, but it might be only that - what do you pick up from the interaction? I guess I'm not sure if the slow burn you describe feels to you as if there could be further possibilities.

Chickoletta · 07/04/2024 23:17

Make an effort to be friendly and get to know him. Get his number if you can and then you can communicate away from the groups. I totally disagree with the poster above - why should you wait for him to make a move?!

Linedbook · 08/04/2024 12:05

Chickoletta · 07/04/2024 23:17

Make an effort to be friendly and get to know him. Get his number if you can and then you can communicate away from the groups. I totally disagree with the poster above - why should you wait for him to make a move?!

I know there's no reason I "should" wait for him, but I also tend to agree that if he was interested he would.

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