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Should I block him?

67 replies

Burritowrap · 28/06/2025 06:17

I met a guy at a conference. We hit it off as friends straight away and have been talking for around a month via text. I told him a few weeks later that I fancied him and I had been thinking about him a lot. He seemed shocked by this but seemed to love the attention.
We have had a few phone calls and video chats. We have been talking daily. He told me one weekend about how he wants to have a family in the near future, would like to get married and basically pulled me in with this dream. I really want a family and a husband and I was literally all over it. (Oh dear!) He was going on about how he would love to do this with me and how he is overwhelmed by me coming into his life. He has mentioned it makes things complicated as we live a short plane ride away.
This week, he hasn't been replying as much. He has been very cold with his responses often taking 24 hours to reply. I'm a very direct woman and I know what I want. I have a good career, take care of myself and I am very old soul like. I asked him what the deal was and he said he was busy with work, sorry!
He said he isn't used to this intensity and he is enjoying my attention.
Yesterday, he kept messaging asking for photos and stuff. I messaged him a bit directly saying I want a relationship, not to be played around. I lost my cool and probably seemed insecure or needy. I just feel so let down and like I have to pursue and chase. He said all of this future stuff and then left me cold for a week.
What should I do? I have asked him to book a flight to see me which he hasn't done. Am I being messed around?

OP posts:
Curly66 · 29/06/2025 14:22

Burritowrap · 28/06/2025 06:17

I met a guy at a conference. We hit it off as friends straight away and have been talking for around a month via text. I told him a few weeks later that I fancied him and I had been thinking about him a lot. He seemed shocked by this but seemed to love the attention.
We have had a few phone calls and video chats. We have been talking daily. He told me one weekend about how he wants to have a family in the near future, would like to get married and basically pulled me in with this dream. I really want a family and a husband and I was literally all over it. (Oh dear!) He was going on about how he would love to do this with me and how he is overwhelmed by me coming into his life. He has mentioned it makes things complicated as we live a short plane ride away.
This week, he hasn't been replying as much. He has been very cold with his responses often taking 24 hours to reply. I'm a very direct woman and I know what I want. I have a good career, take care of myself and I am very old soul like. I asked him what the deal was and he said he was busy with work, sorry!
He said he isn't used to this intensity and he is enjoying my attention.
Yesterday, he kept messaging asking for photos and stuff. I messaged him a bit directly saying I want a relationship, not to be played around. I lost my cool and probably seemed insecure or needy. I just feel so let down and like I have to pursue and chase. He said all of this future stuff and then left me cold for a week.
What should I do? I have asked him to book a flight to see me which he hasn't done. Am I being messed around?

Wow! After reading your previous posts, you do love a drama don’t you OP?! Maybe take a big deep breath and a step back from all the dramatics? Good luck!

Richiewoo · 29/06/2025 14:33

So you've met him once and had a penpal for a few weeks. You tell him you want to marry him and have his kids. He was flattered by your initial attention. Now he knows your a bunny boiler.

BMW6 · 29/06/2025 14:53

All these men in your life OP.........Time to change your username and better still get off SM and perhaps go outside and meet Real People.

It's very sad that you're making up all these threads instead of actually living a life.

Ruby0707 · 29/06/2025 14:53

He's future faking and has made no effort to see you again in real life?

Judge him on his actions, not his words.

Are you sure he isn't already in a relationship?

TwistedWonder · 29/06/2025 14:56

BMW6 · 29/06/2025 14:53

All these men in your life OP.........Time to change your username and better still get off SM and perhaps go outside and meet Real People.

It's very sad that you're making up all these threads instead of actually living a life.

Yep. It’s one of those where it’s better that these threads are all fantasy than to believe this is anyone’s way of living.

Rabbitsockpeony · 29/06/2025 17:24

This is all rather tragic isn’t it?

MyQuirkyTraybake · 30/06/2025 02:54

Robinredd · 28/06/2025 06:31

Asking for photos? What kind of photos? I'd be wary as hell about that.

On the basis what you've written I think he's probably just filling his time with you. If he was really into you and this was all going somewhere you wouldn't have to question it and deep down you probably know that.

When the time comes you'll know when it's the right person for you. You won't question it.

Fuck this one off.

This. He's already going cold. He's just not in to you or is emotionally unavailable.

Kitkatcatflap · 30/06/2025 03:36

OrsolaRosso · 28/06/2025 06:39

Is this the weed smoker you are trying to have a baby with, or a new guy you just met?

Flipping heck, that took a sharp turn.

Pray tell OP

ForestFox44 · 30/06/2025 13:52

Ffs 🤣🤣 what a whirlwind

Crushed23 · 30/06/2025 13:55

Forget it. He sounds like a typical future faking bellend, and you were both too intense too soon. Next!

Bink666 · 30/06/2025 14:13

McTootsBagpipes · 28/06/2025 11:27

Nurse! She’s out of bed again!

😂

ARainyNightInSoho · 30/06/2025 14:34

OP if this is true it’s not the man or his motives you need to be concerned about. It’s you. You don’t seem to understand how to have real, healthy relationships.

If this is true, you should talk to an older and wiser person about your relationships or see a counsellor. You need guidance.

TiredofTheirCrap · 01/07/2025 12:35

OPs previous posts show they're likely making stuff up. Doubt any of this is true. How sad and strange. Get help OP.

pinkyredrose · 01/07/2025 12:38

You're being too full on, back away, date other guys until you find someone on the same page as you.

Swiftie1878 · 01/07/2025 17:55

Burritowrap · 28/06/2025 06:23

It's so weird

Yes it is. Your bit of it.

Bananalanacake · 01/07/2025 18:02

Tell him you want a relationship without moving in for a good few years, if he's disappointed you won't let him move in right away you will know he is a cocklodger with a capital T.

Imbusytodaysorry · 03/07/2025 07:12

@Burritowrap he is immature . He has less you on for the sec chat and pictures.
You were grown up showed interests and he tooke advantage .

You are confused as you feel lead on and him being jist as full on as you then backing away.

Move on from this creep .

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