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AIBU?

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To leave ball in his court?

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Looloomootoo · 11/07/2016 00:56

Seeing someone from dating app, he's self-confessedly v shy but nice IRL. When he first asked me out, it was in quite a roundabout way.

He said he was free until the 15th [random date] if I wanted to go for a drink (he was living in my area temporarily), left it to me to choose the time and place in a gentlemanly way. I thought that was fine as I knew the area better. He then asked me out again that same night for another time, but again I chose place and we mutually agreed time.

I then moved away. We messaged for a bit. He mentioned face-to-face at the time that he liked me a lot so i do think this is "his way"; he's not had a dp before but is young so not unusual I wouldn't think. My point is I don't think he's got shed loads of experience romantically with girls (no problem).

Anyway he has now appeared out the blue asking how I'm doing and seeing if I'm free (we are soon to be living fairly nearby). But has phrased it in his standard way i.e. to let him know when I'm free. But this is all in his area now. So he knows it well. I replied saying yes, I do want to meet but I refuse to do anything more!

Aibu to think if he wants to see me he can bloody well take me on a date, choose a place, a time and arrange it!!

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Looloomootoo · 11/07/2016 18:25

We haven't seen each other or even spoken for 6 months, I really don't think I should phone at this stage. Just seems less intense somehow?

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OnesieTheQueensSelfie · 11/07/2016 22:45

He sounds a bit immature if I'm totally honest. Sounds like you're both playing the "will they won't they" sexual frisson of uncertainty.
Fine if that floats your boat but if you're looking for an adult relationship, nip this one in the bud and move on. If he truly likes you, he will step forward I promise.

Looloomootoo · 11/07/2016 22:48

Fair point onesie, should I suggest a couple of days I can do or no?

So just a quick "ok cool, Sunday and Monday evening would be best for me"

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Looloomootoo · 11/07/2016 22:51

As I say we don't live in the same area so someone needs to. You are right though, if he really wants to see me, he knows I'd say yes so up to him now!

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OnesieTheQueensSelfie · 11/07/2016 22:54

If you're happy to take the lead then do it. Although personally I think a "ok, cool. How about Sunday or Monday evening?" would come across a little less standoffish or "bossy". Grin

OnesieTheQueensSelfie · 11/07/2016 22:56

Which I'm sure you don't mean to be from your posts I should add.

Looloomootoo · 11/07/2016 23:03

You're right! Haha thanks Smile

I don't know to be honest. I do want him to take the lead but if he's not used to it then I want to gently hint towards it? Does that make sense? Every other date I've been on (well most, some not) the man has suggested the place and the time. I do like that.

What would you say if you were me? Leave it or say something? Or just something bland but encouraging like "thanks" (is that stupid?) as he said have a good hol

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OnesieTheQueensSelfie · 11/07/2016 23:11

Well, since you ask, if I were you I would be wary about getting involved with a procrastinator because it would drive me nuts. So it's a question of how much you think it will bother you in the long run.

Different things bother different people, it's all part of good and bad chemistry. And people don't really change (although awareness can increase of course).

OnesieTheQueensSelfie · 11/07/2016 23:13

Sorry. That doesn't really answer your question.

Do you mind if I ask how old you are OP?

Looloomootoo · 11/07/2016 23:41

I'm 23 Smile he seemed very genuine and honest when I met him, I don't think (?) he's a game-player. I, perhaps childishly, want him to just firm up plans. I do think that if he likes me enough, he will. Ok, not going to text!

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OnesieTheQueensSelfie · 11/07/2016 23:55

Not saying you shouldn't text.

Just saying that two people can be lovely in their own right but not compatible with each other. And it seems you're already banging your head against a brick wall before you've even started anything with this fella!

Looloomootoo · 12/07/2016 00:03

You're right! I kind of hope though that if things go well then his confidence might increase and he'll take the lead more? If they don't well of course that's fine too.

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Looloomootoo · 12/07/2016 00:04

He's definitely not stupid, I'm sure he'll figure it out. If he doesn't step up then I guess we're just not compatible. But if he does that would be cool

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OnesieTheQueensSelfie · 12/07/2016 00:15

Trouble is, you could waste an awful lot of your energy and life waiting for him to get to that place which may never happen.

Move on. Send him a friendly text him by all means but if he doesn't take the hint, let it go.

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