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Certain that I'm being "ghosted"

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hiphoplollipop30 · 30/11/2015 09:32

Morning everyone,

I'm quite beside myself this morning (PMS is also in full swing so this is badly timed!)

I got talking to a guy on Tinder a few weeks ago, really hit it off, went on a date last weekend, it was good.

He asked me to go to lunch on the Monday as we work near eachother, so we did. We did the same again on the Wednesday.

The friday I asked if he'd like to come to a house party with me, he said yes, when the day came he asked if we could meet for a drink or two near where he lives as he was so tired from the week (he is a carpenter and is up against it working on a house nearby). I said sure, and we had one drink, he was very sleepy, and I went home afterwards.

Saturday I asked if he'd like to do something Sunday evening, he took a while to reply but said how about in the afternoon instead? I replied saying I was busy until 5pm would that be too late?

That was at noon yesterday. At 5pm I texted him 'hello?' as its not like him to not respond, maybe he's sleeping all day etc etc.

Still nothing. I called this morning before work as thats when he usually calls me. Nothing. I text to say hope you had a nice weekend give me a shout when you're free.

I'm 90% sure I know what the outcome of this is going to be. And to be honest, I don't think I'm ever going to hear from him again.

My previous relationship was mentally abusive, and he would ignore me for days on end as punishment, when I hadn't actually done anything. So naturally, I've felt very emotional about all of this in this short space of time. Well, I've spent most of my morning crying.

I must say this happened last week on Thursday. I had texted him in the afternoon on Wednesday and he never replied for 24 hours. I ended up texting asking if I could call, and he said 'of course, just leaving work now' and I'd got myself so worked up those 24 hours just like I am now.

But this feels different. I really don't think I'll hear from him ever again.

It's such an awful way to treat someone, it really messes with my head and makes me very emotional.

OP posts:
hefzi · 30/11/2015 18:08

I agree with Powerpants:

  1. he's send a picture of his cock to someone he's never met? He's not looking for an LTR (sorry)
  2. Tinder is essentially the free version of AdultFriendFinder: yes, some people get relationships out of it, but it's original purpose was a hook up site, and that's what most guys use it for

Personally, from what you've said, you still sound very vulnerable: I don't think you're ready for dating right now. But if you persevere with this route, you'll have better luck with sites that aren't free, because a horny wanker is less likely to pay out real money on a relationship site because there are plenty of sites where he can scope our future shags for free.

hefzi · 30/11/2015 18:09

X post. I think you're doing absolutely the right thing, OP!

wannaBe · 30/11/2015 18:13

are there women out there who actually like receiving pictures of a man's cock? Confused or have I just led a sheltered life? Grin

RedMapleLeaf · 30/11/2015 18:29

Its really not normal for someone to have a meltdown because they were ignored/ghosted.

Normal is a very weighted word Smile I think this incident shows that you've good instincts and talking things through with a counsellor is a very good idea.

hiphoplollipop30 · 30/11/2015 18:39

Had a little chat with my boss, who is a psychotherapist - I definitely have issues with rejection that then open up wounds from possibly many years ago.

Feel like maybe this is true of a lot of people - guess its good I can spot my behaviour atleast?

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JemimaMuddleDuck · 30/11/2015 18:54

Sorry, haven't quite read whole thread. He has done something which has pushed your buttons/happened to you previously which caused you pain hence the over reaction from you.

Be guided by your feelings. Stick with men who don't ignore you. I had similar issues (caused by a bit of an abusive relationship) until I met DH. Life is much better.

If you are agonising over why someone is or isn't doing something then it's not right. End of.

RedMapleLeaf · 30/11/2015 18:58

Jemima, did you not think it worth reading the thread before answering to such a sensitive topic?

Eekaman · 30/11/2015 19:44

Hiphop, don't worry about this, move on. He clearly isn't on the same page as you. Don't let some random mess with your head.

hiphoplollipop30 · 30/11/2015 19:45

I don't expect to hear from him.

Almost think he's just fishing for compliments or something.

For once in my adult life Im just going to call it as I see it without fear of rejection or worrying that I've ruined it/upset him.

He clearly could and SHOULD have texted me yesterday, if not early this morning - and he would have, if he liked me.

He's just not into me. And no love story started with a £70 taxi and a dick pic.

A shame, I felt a strong click with him on some levels, but as a lot of you say, doesn't mean I should pursue anything.

If I happen to talk to him again I'll tell him I don't think he's on the same page as me, shouldnt bother thinking about us or questioning it as he'd have been in better contact if he liked me. End of.

Make his decision for him.

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TheTigerIsOut · 30/11/2015 20:22

May I ask you how many dates you had? I am really sorry to say this but you seem super invested on him, while he seems to be testing the waters.

I really think that is not on to send dick photos, but I think it is even worse to be discusted by those photos, say nothing and still agree to go out with him. Where's your self respect? You are the one who need to set the boundaries when it comes to yourself.

I don't think he is a remarkably devious person out to mess your head, he just seems to be a guy who wanted to meet you and who has now moved on. That is not such a big deal, it happens all the time, he didn't look like a great catch anyway, did he?

I think you need to stop seeing yourself as a victim, because by doing that, you are disempowering yourself. You can't control how other people behave, but you can control how to react to other people's behaviours. With this I don't mean that you need to become an insensitive person just that you need to stop taking rubbish before you get hurt.

smartyclogs · 30/11/2015 20:38

I just think that a relationship should be exciting and fresh.

The butterflies in your stomach should be fun and make you feel great, put a smile on your face all day long. Not make you feel sick, make you cry and wonder what the fuck is going on.
Too much hard work, who wants to put themselves through that.

ChilliAndBint · 30/11/2015 20:41

He sent you a " dick pic" and you're surprised he's blowing hot and cold.

A picture of some strangers todger; before we had even met, would make me block this plonker from the word go.

Wise up gal. He's hardly a keeper now, is he?

PowerPantsRule · 30/11/2015 21:35

He's just not into me. And no love story started with a £70 taxi and a dick pic.

You are NICE OP!! (I can tell). You are funny, intelligent and you can write in English and express yourself. You're worth more than a cock shot and a lame excuse.

SuperFlyHigh · 30/11/2015 22:24

i agree with TheTiger actually... You can read far too much into this and I'm sure he isn't...

He's not devious he's a chancer especially re the dick pic. So he was on a different page to you? It happens.

Really read theTigers post as he/she talks sense!

And as Powerpants says you are nice OP but with OLD and especially Tinder (this may be why though I've used a few OLD sites but NOT tinder you do have to develop a thick skin. In relationships section there are a couple of threads re OLD including a Dating Thread where people swap stories.

ThisIsStillFolkGirl · 01/12/2015 06:38

Agree with everyone else.

I'd also be blocking him now and unfriending him on fb (although you shouldn't be friends with someone you barely know).

He wasn't at work, it was an excuse. He doesn't deserve your consideration. I'm surprised you can be bothered with him tbh.

I'd have blocked him after the dick pic.

Just ignore him.

LuluJakey1 · 01/12/2015 07:09

You are living in a bit if a fantasy land about yourself. You say you hold back with men now- no you don't, not this one anyway. pIctures of his cock and you go out on a date with him, within a week of meeting you see him 4 times are contacting him almost every day and are devastated when he backs off. It is all over-investment and ridiculously fast.

He has told you, from that photo, what this is about for him. SEX. That's it. Please don't con yourself that it is about anything else. He has distanced you and then told you he doesn't see it going anywhere. The next thing will be a casual contact where he will want sex at the end of it. You are one of many he is seeing/speakng to.

Sorry to be blunt but I bet I am right. Have some self-respect and take your time. I have been there but after having 6 mnths out of dating and ficussing on just me and being happy, I met DH. We had a date and didn't see each other for a week after that. We didn't have sex for about 6 weeks. Even though we fell in love and wanted to be together we didn't actually live together for almost a year. Then we got married 6 months later. And we thought we rushed things. Take a bit of time to get to know someone slowly before you startphoning, texting FB, daily contact, kerp the rest of your lfe together and keep him on the periphery for a while.Don't make him important and central quickly.

LuluJakey1 · 01/12/2015 07:10

Sorry about the spellings- am wrestling DS and his bottle at the same time.

GloriaHotcakes · 01/12/2015 07:17

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Borninthe60s · 01/12/2015 07:23

Is he married?

hiphoplollipop30 · 01/12/2015 08:10

No I don't think he's married.

He called last night but I ignored it.

He hasn't done anything wrong really, pretty rude to have not texted me on sunday but I guess some people just have no manners.

I think the biggest thing I've learnt that if someone is full on too fast its not necessarily a good thing.

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sinber · 01/12/2015 08:14

OP, your last post was great, until the end.

"If I should happen to talk to him".

sinber · 01/12/2015 08:16

Cross post OP, brilliant.

Pancakeflipper · 01/12/2015 08:22

I think he's trying to keep you as an 'option'. Grab your pride and ignore him.

I thunk it's very easy for some people to tell you want you want to hear and morph into something they aren't to please you in the initial stages of dating. Making you think it's special.

You sound too vulnerable to date at the moment. I hope you can get help and support.

hiphoplollipop30 · 01/12/2015 08:54

I did quite a bit of tinder dating when I was in America the past 6 months, and I enjoyed it, no drama. With this one though I obviously like/liked him, and thats buggered me up a bit - I very rarely click with someone, just happen to have clicked with someone on a totally different page.

I'm going to give the OLD a rest for now, I don't think I'm unstable and shouldn't be doing it, there's just no need.

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Trills · 01/12/2015 09:01

Lots of people here who have heard bad things about Tinder or who think it's just for hookups but have not used it.

It's really not useful for you to just parrot things you've read on the internet.

Stick to giving advice about things you do know about - there are plenty so I don't see why you feel the need to do this

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