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Should I feel insulted?

182 replies

UnaCorda · 29/09/2019 18:05

Went to a friend's party last night. At some point later in the evening it became apparent one of the guests was interested in me (started being very touchy-feely). He insisted on walking me home; when we got there he kissed me (until I told him to stop) and was clearly angling after coming inside, although I didn't let him. I was a bit concerned he wasn't going to be easy to get rid of, as he seemed quite determined he was going to get what he wanted. Told me I was amazing.

Received a message from him this morning basically saying, "see ya" - clearly he has no intention of contacting me again and was only after a shag.

Even though I don't have feelings for him I feel quite upset that he was clearly planning to sleep with me and then dump me in the morning - am I overreacting? For context, I have been single for a long time and had some shit experiences with men, including them not hearing "no"; this is no doubt influencing how I feel.

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AdoreTheBeach · 29/09/2019 18:06

His loss. Just delete and block his number. No need to reply.

GetMeOffThisCycleOfMisery · 29/09/2019 18:09

I wouldn't give it a second thought and instead pat myself on the back for having sense and dodging a bullet.

You obviously bruised his fragile ego and his message was a cheap parting shot. He's a loser and you're not.

Next! Smile

SmellMySmellbow · 29/09/2019 18:09

I wouldn't feel offended. Exasperated, yes- he was after no-strings sex, nothing more. Tried with you, failed, and that's that. But I wouldn't take offense at that.

Tilltheendoftheline · 29/09/2019 18:10

I suppose it depends on wether you find one night stands insulting.

He didnt indicate he was hoping to have a relationship with you, did he?

I am unsure whether you were interested or not.

Far2go46 · 29/09/2019 18:10

Yes

CrazyPineapple · 29/09/2019 18:10

See it as a lucky escape from a top idiot... there's plenty of nicer people out there for you. Better to find out now he's like that, than 2 months down the line. Shake it off. You deserve the best Smile

Abouttoblow · 29/09/2019 18:11

Message back with "Who's this?"

SmellMySmellbow · 29/09/2019 18:11

In fact I'd feel quite smug for rebuffing him as he's clearly not used to it.

Themyscira · 29/09/2019 18:12

Dodged a bullet op.

Gertie75 · 29/09/2019 18:12

Don't tell offended, he sounds awful, the fact he's sent that text proves he's smarting, you should feel smug.

Ignore him and don't give him any more thought.

onemorerose · 29/09/2019 18:13

I’d be thanking myself for not sleeping with him if that’s the way he behaves. What did the message say?

UnaCorda · 29/09/2019 18:18

there's plenty of nicer people out there for you*

But where are they??? I've been single for well over a decade.

Message back with "Who's this?"

Nice idea, but it was through facebook, with picture.

I think I'm just pissed off that he had me marked down as a one-night stand.

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GroggyLegs · 29/09/2019 18:20

Some men don't like women with boundaries.

Flowers
Spied · 29/09/2019 18:21

Crank

VincentVanGoughandhisear · 29/09/2019 18:21

How did he get your number?

UnaCorda · 29/09/2019 18:23

Oops, bold fail.

He messaged when he got back to say it was lovely to meet me, the next morning I replied in kind and he then told me to "Take care" (in other words: you'll never hear from me again).

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UnaCorda · 29/09/2019 18:25

How did he get your number?

Facebook through mutual friend.

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KatnissMellark · 29/09/2019 18:25

What a knob. Try 'Glad you got the message 👍'

Singlenotsingle · 29/09/2019 18:26

You hurt his feelings. He's the one who feels insulted because you didn't give him what he wanted. You should feel pleased.

MrsMaiselsMuff · 29/09/2019 18:27

"Take care" is far more polite than "see ya".

He wanted a one night stand. You didn't. He doesn't want to pursue anything else. Nothing to get upset about.

Straycatstrut · 29/09/2019 18:27

Uh well rid! Thank god he took no for an answer though.

Straycatstrut · 29/09/2019 18:28

Oh & no don't feel insulted. Loads of men/women out there just looking for sex no commitments.

x2boys · 29/09/2019 18:32

I wonder why he messaged you?.Ime men don't tend to message if they don't want to see you again,any way you would probably have felt far worse if you did sleep with him?

Boireannachlaidir · 29/09/2019 18:35

I think you're over reacting over his message as he shouldn't be given that much importance but you certainly were right to not invite him in if you didn't want to.

Excellent to have boundaries in place.

NearlyGranny · 29/09/2019 18:36

To his, "Take care," I would just reply, "I will. I did!" and leave him to work it out

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