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Are these red flags?

38 replies

CakeLover0 · 13/12/2016 15:29

Or should I 'chill' as he tells me.
1st date - coffee and general chit chat. I was going out that night and he offered to pick me up. I said no its ok. He text through the evening and a replied only once as I was with friends. He seemed really eager. There was me thinking oh he wants to see me. The end of the night I drunkenly agreed. Did NOT ask him in even though he wanted to.
Next day arranged date 2. He then was hinting to come to mine instead. I said NO I would like to go out. He was all lovely saying of course. Where etc....I agreed to another coffee. On the Sunday.
He cancelled 2 hours before saying his children were there but hadn't mentioned this previously as he has them every other weekend. OK fine not that eager today. We arranged an evening out so texting through the week. He texts alot.
Met him Friday. Got a new top, had my nails done and really excited as i NEVER go out and arranged a sitter and a lift. 2 hours in he was asking me back to his. I have chatted about my life and children but he doesn't ask.
We were chatting about relationships and he says he doesn't see the need to tell someone he loves them every day. It means nothing then. He also said his ex called him emotionally numb all of the time.
Anyway I didn't go back to his. I want more than just that and not 100% sure of his intensions.
Date 3 hasn't been arranged. It's only Tuesday. He is on a dating site. He 'jokingly' said he stays on there incase someone else better comes along but obviously if we date more seriously he would come off it. He made it out to be funny.

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Blackbird82 · 13/12/2016 19:22

The thing is, it doesn't sound like he actually acknowledged his emotional numbness, rather he pointed out that it was his ex's view - so he's done you a massive favour revealing that little gem!

KindDogsTail · 13/12/2016 19:24

He just wants sex, quite soon.

Blackbird82 · 13/12/2016 19:25

And the perfume comment could have been a thinly veiled dig, designed to make you feel shit, because he wanted to hurt your feelings. Emotionally unavailable men are experts at those kind of tactics Hmm
No doubt if you called him out he would be wide eyed with innocence

CakeLover0 · 13/12/2016 19:35

I haven't given him what he wants. Why is he still texting me?

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HandyWoman · 13/12/2016 20:06

Because he likes the chase, thinks he can 'break you down'

Loads of me are like this online.

Block him and continue your lovely life!

HandyWoman · 13/12/2016 20:06

men

MrsFozziwig · 14/12/2016 10:29

Actually, I think you have underestimated yourself. I think you are exactly 100% certain of his intentions Wink

Yes. Red flags.

baconandeggies · 14/12/2016 12:31

Why is he still texting me?

Because you haven't made it abundantly clear you never want to see or hear from him ever again? What did you say to him?

CakeLover0 · 14/12/2016 17:53

I know you're all going to go bonkers at me for asking this.... it's just a question ok?!
I went out for lunch with him. He asked so I did. He was lovely. No talk of back to his.
I really fancy him. I haven't been with anyone in a very long time. Yes he is proving to want to jump in to bed. I soooooooooooo want to too. I also want more. What if he does? Want more also?
I haven't jumped in to bed with him and I won't. Not making excuses for him here as I have questioned this but he is also lovely.......

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HandyWoman · 14/12/2016 18:14

Doesn't sound like he wants more though. You've gotta go in with your eyes open here. You might get hurt. If you can handle that then ok....

PinkiePiesCupcakes · 14/12/2016 18:20

It totally depends on wether you can handle being a "notch on his bed post" as it were?

Going by what hes said and done, all he wants is sex.
now there are some men, maybe women too I guess but I have no experience of them, but there are some men that will promise everything that a woman wants to hear.
"yes I want relationship, kids, marriage everything"
but all they want is in your knickers and once they've had it, the future they've painted in gold and silver suddenly turns to rust and decay.

Ultimately, do what you fancy, but don't be surprised if it turns to something less than you want.

CondensedMilkSarnies · 14/12/2016 18:23

It sounds as if you're going into this with your eyes wide shut Op !

He Doesn't sound very consistent really. He didn't get his way with one approach so he's changed tack.

Give it a go but brace yourself for upset .

CakeLover0 · 14/12/2016 18:30

Hmmm Hmm
Thanks all. So there is no actual way of finding out?!
Hmm ok, not a nice feeling when you have dated sooooooo many idiots. It's tough out there haha!

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