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Please help me make sense of this

104 replies

confused2008 · 21/01/2014 19:14

I am so confused. Know this guy from uni, we are mature postgrads. Have liked him for a while. We are both quite shy so haven't spoken much, but we had a snog at a mutual friend's party 4 weeks ago.

Since then, we have been texting pretty much constantly, I'm getting all the right signs, he's lovely and I really like him. We haven't been in uni for a while so I haven't seen him much since, but we have arranged 3 dates. Each time, they seemed to have fucked up.

First time, he didn't show and claimed he'd tried ringing and texting but I hadn't got them. I had no signal at the time, so this could be true. 2nd time, he said he was ill. Fair enough, he wasn't in uni for a few days that week but was in on the day we were supposed to be going on our date and seemed fine, however he said he didn't feel up to a date. Ok, benefit of the doubt. Third date arranged for this Friday (I'd like to point out HE has gone out of his way to arrange every date). He has started mentioning how ill he is today, and that he won't be coming into uni tomorrow as he feels so awful. I am clearly thinking he is setting up being too ill for Friday.

After the 2nd time, I told him I was going to back off as I didn't think he was interested. He was insistent he was ill and very much interested. He has been texting me dozens of texts each day and seems keen. When he tried to arrange this date, I said I didn't think he'd come, and once again he responded saying he wouldn't ask if he wasn't going to come.

I don't know, maybe he's genuinely ill? Maybe he's just shy and scared (he is very quiet!). Or maybe he is just keeping me on the side. What should I do? How would you handle this if/when he texts to cancel Friday? I can't exactly accuse him of lying. Am I over thinking it? Please help!

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TalisaMaegyr · 21/01/2014 20:38

He hasn't got some sort of chronic condition which he's too shy to tell you about?

confused2008 · 21/01/2014 20:44

He hadn't given a specific time for the date is was dependent on when he finished a lecture so I was waiting on his call!

I'm not sure, maybe he has a condition! But he seems pretty sociable with his friends judging by facebook!

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TalisaMaegyr · 21/01/2014 20:46

I don't believe he went. I think he's fucking with you, and I have no idea why. ONE MORE CHANCE. And then it's adios amigo. You can do better than someone that messes you about all the time.

Let us know how you get on?

confused2008 · 21/01/2014 20:48

Hah, no I don't either, but I have no idea why! He is texting me as we speak, telling me how ill he is but being lovely and wanting to know all about my day. What the hell?!?!

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yourehavingalaugh · 21/01/2014 20:48

Why has he asked you to book a hotel? He could book it himself if he was serious.

And why are you booking a hotel for your first 'date' anyway? (there is an obvious answer of course but I would not trust him to turn up.)

You must be mad!

yourehavingalaugh · 21/01/2014 20:50

Also, a man who is ill all the time/claiming to be ill all the time would seriously irritate me. What is this debilitating illness he is suffering from?

TalisaMaegyr · 21/01/2014 20:52

Hey - whilst you have the strength of MN behind you - text him and ask why he's fucking you about. See what he says.

TalisaMaegyr · 21/01/2014 20:53

And if he was that fucking ill, he wouldn't be texting all the time Hmm

SolidGoldBrass · 21/01/2014 20:54

Well there are some illnesses which are kind of 'invisible', like fibromyalgia and ME - a person can look healthy, start the day feeling fine and then unexpectedly be wiped out. And he might have kept it quiet so far because he feels awkward about it.

However, you've not had a single date with the guy yet, so you might want to consider whether or not you'd want to involve yourself with someone so unreliable (even if he can't help being unreliable.) I think you'd be better off walking away from this one.

Handywoman · 21/01/2014 20:55

I think if it was me I would start leaving long gaps between replies. Or says something like let's leave it til you feel you are properly better, mate.

So speaks the voice of she who has not been on a date in 15 years!!!

Quitelikely · 21/01/2014 20:56

I think the answer might be in your first paragraph...........where you stated your both quite SHY : ). Maybe he doesn't have much experience with women and he's getting himself worked up prior to the date. I DIY t he's messing you around - I mean why bother, surely he would just leave you well alone.

Enjoy Friday!

Quitelikely · 21/01/2014 20:57

*doubt

angelinajelly · 21/01/2014 21:03

It sounds to me as though he's genuine, but an idiot who can't sort himself out, iykwim. And that could mean if you keep giving him chances, you will be letting yourself in for a relationship with a ditherer who needs to be managed and mothered constantly. Is it worth it, if he's showing these signs before you've even been on a date?

AnyFucker · 21/01/2014 21:03

fool me once...

Guiltypleasures001 · 21/01/2014 21:13

Hi op when you say he's ill. I'll with what got a cold or the flu or the trots, what symptoms is he telling you about?

Or is he just after the sympathy vote?

confused2008 · 21/01/2014 21:15

First time he said "Man flu"... And he did upload a photo to facebook of all his meds around his bed so looked genuine. But he definitely appeared ok on the day of the non-date! This time he's just said he "feels rubbish", nothing specific

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TippiShagpile · 21/01/2014 21:16

He's asked you to book a hotel room?

Classy.

Run. Run like the wind.

AnyFucker · 21/01/2014 21:19

He sounds like a fucking time waster

Cancel the hotel room and bin him now. What a dick. Uploaded a picture of his "meds" ? How old is he ? 13 ?

msdiamant · 21/01/2014 21:20

I am sorry OP but there is something fishy about him. Are you sure he is single?
Also, why would you book a hotel? You have not been on a date yet and you are, not even him, booking a room. I understand you like him a lot but booking a room sounds a bit desperate. He failed twice. I would second the above post to find a serious reason not to come to this date. He obviously plays the games and if you really want something serious with him then it is your turn to play the game. Also,he is not that shy to ask you to book a room. I would stop answering to all his messages. Wait a few hours or even a whole day to answer to his messages. You are very busy and you have your own life. Also tell him to confirm about Friday's date by Wednesday. If not you will make your own plans. Another thing is please do cancel that hotel room. It will only make him like you more. No-one goes on a date to a hotel room unless the relationship is just for sex. I apologise for a harsh language. Typing on my phone and wishing you a good luck. X

TalisaMaegyr · 21/01/2014 21:22

Totally agree with msdiamant

Handywoman · 21/01/2014 21:25

He asked you to book a hotel room?! Ewww! Not that shy then!!!

There are serious mixed messages here. You should NOT be second guessing him before the first date!!

Run.... Run like the wind!!!!

wyrdyBird · 21/01/2014 21:30

You booked a hotel? That's a bit over the top for a first date, surely??
Especially one who hasn't shown up for earlier dates Confused
This doesn't sound good now, OP - more like brass neck than illness or anxiety.
If you can get your money back by cancelling the room now, do.

AnyFucker · 21/01/2014 21:31

Are you really, really desperate OP ?

You look like you are. And he knows it too.

confused2008 · 21/01/2014 21:34

Hotel room as he lives far away and cannot stay at mine as I live with family

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Handywoman · 21/01/2014 21:35

Yeah. I would like to think you and he will meet and live happily ever after. But somehow I don't think so.

Sorry, OP.