to think that if a man gives you his number

[garageflower]

and asks him to text you to arrange a date, as he's liked you for the last two years and now you're finally single....he should reply to the text you send.

I wasn't even that bothered before.

Thanks garageflower - and sorry to see your predicament.

Your thread reminded me that having sent a text wishing a friend (and past colleague for 11 years in a past workplace) and getting a response, with a few questions, I had sent a couple more texts back, but had no reply.

I have been using 1899.com (I use PAYG mobiles, and 1899.com only charges 3p for sending a text via their web service, where Orange PAYG is 10p or 12p). Anyway, checking back to see when I sent her the messages, I now find I mistyped the number and left a digit out, so they never reached her (and I wasn't charged).

I would not have looked for weeks or months until the next invoice was due for payment, but at least now I am only 2 weeks late in sending my apologies, not 2 months, so thanks again!

I'm not sure garage

Tbh I'm scared. Really scared. He's been 'The One' in my head for so, so long now. Every man I've had a relationship with since has been dealt a marked card. I have never got him out of my head.

What if he doesn't live up to my expectations? What if he's not how I remember him? Or if I don't fancy him any more? God I am really quite panicky once I sit down and think about it :(

I know how he feels about me (theoretically). The same as I do. Which also scares me because what if he is panicking about what I am panicking about. And even worse, what if I still want him and he doesn't want me anymore.

Sarah, wishing you lots of luck for tomorrow.

How did the meet come about? When did you last see him?

Please let me know how it all goes - I'm sure once you're both face to face, it will just flow and you won't know why you were so nervous in the first place

I am probably very old fashioned but having dated lots of men before my DH who gave me their number if a man is truly interested in you this is unusual.

When I met DH he moved heaven and earth to see me, he turned up at my flat! No more street corner, looking at my watched, anxious, 'will he, won't he' arrive situations for a first date. I thought why ever did I agree to trek across town for a man who 'might be able to see me if his meeting finished early'? Why indeed!

He took my number and rang when he said he would!

Suddenly it felt so easy and a light bulb went on over my head, it should be easy, simple. Someone gave me the book 'He's Just Not That Into You' also and it rang completely true for me.

I haven't seen him for 14 years

It was very odd, totally by chance. He was on FB as a friend of a friend's brother (still with me?). I don't use my RL name on FB as I have had ex issues. He recognised a photo and contacted me to see if it was actually me.

Meeting him tomorrow. For lunch

and FWIW I agree with Norham. If they are that interested in you there is no need to worry.

Sarah - just wanted to say best of luck for tomorrow. I can totally understand why you're so nervous, but isn't it lovely that he contacted you and hopefully this could be the start of an exciting new chapter

And I am not going to waste my time with anyone who doesn't really make an effort....thanks all

Tell all!

Unless it's on another thread that I haven't seen yet?

Someone's happy! Yes,tell us all.