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Animals2024 · 03/12/2025 19:41

Hi please give me some advice

sleeping with someone for a few months, no dates etc just sex. Always left him to it, no chasing. He would message a couple times a week and come around roughly once a week. Last week he went quiet, no message for a week and then text to say ‘I knew I wouldn’t hear from you if I didn’t message first’ I replied and he basically ignored me.

Do I message him again? i really want it back to how it was but not sure if that’s going to happen and don’t want him to feel pressured

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IndigoIsMyFavouriteColour · 03/12/2025 19:42

He’s catching feelings.

Xmasdemon · 03/12/2025 19:56

You can message him if you want as the ball is in your court

SharpWriter · 03/12/2025 20:02

I had the same once with a fwb who I got on well with. One day he said 'you never message first - I always have to message you' - I was shocked as I didn't think he cared that much if he saw me again or not.

Sounds like he actually likes you and would actually really like it if you made an effort now and again!

Animals2024 · 03/12/2025 20:12

soo I text him saying ‘I didn’t think you want me to text you’ and he said ‘you’re thinking way to into this’

do you think he’s just found someone else?

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Animals2024 · 03/12/2025 20:15

SharpWriter · 03/12/2025 20:02

I had the same once with a fwb who I got on well with. One day he said 'you never message first - I always have to message you' - I was shocked as I didn't think he cared that much if he saw me again or not.

Sounds like he actually likes you and would actually really like it if you made an effort now and again!

Did anything happen after that? Xx

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SharpWriter · 03/12/2025 21:25

Animals2024 · 03/12/2025 20:15

Did anything happen after that? Xx

Well we carried on seeing each but then he told me he was moving. I knew then it wouldn't last, but we had some great times together. I still think of him!

SharpWriter · 03/12/2025 21:27

Animals2024 · 03/12/2025 20:12

soo I text him saying ‘I didn’t think you want me to text you’ and he said ‘you’re thinking way to into this’

do you think he’s just found someone else?

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No, I think he's just chilled about the situation but would like it if you made the first move sometimes. Try doing that and see what happens.

Animals2024 · 03/12/2025 21:59

I messaged and he’s completely ignored me :( don’t want to double text as going to seem way too keen. I guess he’s not interested and sent that message to show me
thanks everyone

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goodnightssleepbenice · 03/12/2025 22:19

Sounds like he’s playing mind games a bit really , you can’t win if you text or don’t text ! X

Animals2024 · 03/12/2025 22:31

goodnightssleepbenice · 03/12/2025 22:19

Sounds like he’s playing mind games a bit really , you can’t win if you text or don’t text ! X

I think you’re right, I’ll have to stop thinking about him and not text again now

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goodnightssleepbenice · 03/12/2025 22:37

Yea I wouldn’t . Maybe delete his number so you won’t be tempted , his replies seem a bit arsey tbh

SharpWriter · 04/12/2025 09:45

Animals2024 · 03/12/2025 21:59

I messaged and he’s completely ignored me :( don’t want to double text as going to seem way too keen. I guess he’s not interested and sent that message to show me
thanks everyone

Has he replied yet?

Animals2024 · 05/12/2025 21:53

Yes, took him a day and all he said was ‘life’s busy’
Think I’ve been pretty much ghosted

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SharpWriter · 06/12/2025 18:37

Animals2024 · 05/12/2025 21:53

Yes, took him a day and all he said was ‘life’s busy’
Think I’ve been pretty much ghosted

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Oh well sod him then. At least you tried. Find someone who makes you feel appreciated.

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