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Confused after date...is it he's just not that into you?

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Antalya1 · 09/08/2010 20:22

I'm so confused after date the other night and thinking is it a case that 'he's just not that into you' or there really is an issue there!!

I've talked to a couple of friends about this and they are just as mystified as me, and of course because they are my friends they will only give me the 'you're fantastic, it's definitely not you', but I would appreciate some good honest opinions.

I met him quite a few weeks ago on a day out with friends. We had a lovely day together and talked for hours - probably about 6! at the end of the night he walked me home...all good so far...I had a few phone calls after that, some on a Saturday night after he had had a few drinks and some sober mid-week. Then a silence for a couple of weeks until I got a call apologising for the lack of calls and wanted to make sure that we could catch-up in a couple of weeks after he had sorted a couple of things out...I didn't want to pry and that was the only explanation that I was given. Fair enough I understand that, however after speaking to a mutual friend learnt that a parent was very ill and he had been in a yo-yo long-term relationship but that he had been over for many months.

The next week, the parent sadly passed away. The next day I got a call off him and we had a good chat. Couple more calls later I invited him round. We had a lovely evening, great chemistry and got on like a house on fire. After all that happened he was upset but was the one that talked about how if he felt we had potential and and we agreed that we would take things very slowly and meet up again in a couple of weeks. Very very relaxing evening and paid me lots of compliments, asked lots of questions because he wanted to find out more about me. We talked alot about what had happened and I do understand that it's been tough.

However the next morning I received a text, short and to the point that basically said, 'not ready for this, don't want to mess you about, see you around sometime' literally those were just about the words used! I understand that things arn't to great but really am at a loss to explain tone of text!

So firstly apologies that this so long, but really stumped by this. This was a slow burning thing, with him keeping up all the contact.

So had I put him off??? I'm so rubbish at this sort of thing and dating isn't my strong point!! I did send him a text back a while later saying that I understood life wasn't to great at the moment and he knew where I was, no response and really don't know if I have completely mis-read the situation.

Any advice/thoughts???

OP posts:
Remotew · 09/08/2010 20:26

Sorry to hear this but I think he has been perfectly honest with you and you need to forget about him atm. I know this isn't what you want to hear but he could have strung you along leaving you even more confused.

atswimtwolengths · 09/08/2010 20:45

Your life is far too short to be messed about like this. He doesn't sound like he's coming or going - you deserve (and for your own mental health you need) someone who is straightforward and wants to be with you. This one sounds like he'd be a nightmare.

Sorry!

elastamum · 09/08/2010 20:54

Sorry to hear this, it does make you feel a bit crap. The bottom line is that you will probably never ever get to understand what is really going on here, but it doesnt really matter. He has shown you very clearly that he isnt the one for you or you for him. If you can, just chalk it up to experience, re group and move on.

Had similar happen to me this weekend in the nicest possible way from someone I really liked and with whom I had several lovely dates with. It sucks but thats life. Hope the next one works out better for youSmile

thesunshinesbrightly · 09/08/2010 20:57

Just leave it at that and move on.

mummy2theboys · 09/08/2010 21:04

These situations do occur. Doesn't sound as if you are too emotionally involved at this stage which is good, agree with thesunshinesbrightly. Just chalk up to experience and please do not think it is anything to do with you, it is not.

Eurostar · 09/08/2010 21:04

A loss of a parent is a difficult time. He might not have the emotional strength to start something new at the moment and may be taking refuge back in his old on/off relationship. Don't blame yourself, probably just unfortunate bad timing.

stripeywoollenhat · 09/08/2010 21:05

if one of his parents has just died, i imagine he is extremely screwed up right now and it's probably considerate of him to not put you through it. shame for him and you, but don't imagine it's about you at all.

better luck with the timing next time.

TumTumGnu · 09/08/2010 21:15

I agree with stripey. It may be that he does think you are very nice and all but his parent has just died and he just can't deal with starting a new relationship at the moment. This seems very understanderble to me, I think I would also be rather emotionally scewed if I was in his situation.

If you care about him then I would suggest just letting him know that you think he's a nice guy and that your there as a friend if he needs to talk. Then just back off and let him have a bit of time to deal with the family stuff and sort his head out.

Antalya1 · 09/08/2010 21:28

Thanks for all the advice, Mumsnet comes through once again!! I have let him know that I'm here for a chat and also during previous conversations, however I'm not 100% certain that I wasn't laid back enough and maybe revealed a little to much how I liked him (bearing in mind that I consider saying 'I like you and would like to see you again' as a major outpouring!!!)

I've never lost a parent, and so can only imagine how terrible it must be but he was the one doing the chasing whilst I was trying to be understanding and sympathetic.

I think that there's truth in all of the above posts, it does feel pretty crap though and I suppose as this is my first venture into dating after my split I'm still a tad sensitive and I'm feeling a little foolish that maybe I came onto strong...but hey ho...bad timing and and all that??

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ninah · 09/08/2010 23:10

I honestly think it's the bereavement, I lost my parents a few years ago and it's a major strain, real time of flux - I'd leave him be
He knows where you are and you've said you'll be there if he needs
It's not you!

thesunshinesbrightly · 09/08/2010 23:22

I don't think it is you either, forgot to put that in my post.

ninah · 09/08/2010 23:25

for once it is actually true, it's not you it's not even him it't timing

SolidGoldBrass · 10/08/2010 01:23

Yup, it's nothing you did, it's that he isn't in a fit state for a couple-relationship at the moment and is actually a decent enough man to have explained this to you in a polite manner and let you loose rather than taking up tons of your time to whine about his problems get over his trauma and then fucking off with some other woman as in his head you would have transmuted into Mummy/therapist/reminder of grief.

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