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Online dating - weird feeling?

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SuzukiLi · 04/09/2017 12:59

I've been talking to a guy for a few weeks and for some reason I have a weird feeling but have no idea why. He's nice, older than me, really keen to meet me but at the same time is letting me control the pace and not applying any pressure at all, earns his own money and generally just cares about me and messages me everyday to see how my day has been.
I just feel weird. I know a lot of it is probably to do with me never really having any healthy relationships and am not used to someone just being nice but I'm unsure how to go forward. I enjoy talking to him, and he even wants to FaceTime to prove he's who he says he is and for us to talk over the phone. I don't really know if I should ignore this reluctance or to just carry on for a few more weeks and see if it goes! What would you do?

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SuzukiLi · 04/09/2017 16:20

I think I'll just back away from it.

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Boatmistress17 · 04/09/2017 16:22

Have you got what's app? Suggest it and ask for some holiday destination pics?! And selfies!!

SuzukiLi · 04/09/2017 16:25

Yeah that's what we talk on. He's sent selfies, even sent a picture of his business card. I just have this feeling I can't get rid of. I don't think I will meet him.

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user1490465531 · 04/09/2017 17:11

sorry don't want to derail thread but I'm 38 and not really had any long term relationships.
Nothing wrong with me (I hope!) I'm not over fussy and for last 10 years been bringing up my dd alone.
I just get annoyed with the assumption that if you have not met anyone serious by a certain age you have issues.
Some people have bad luck in love or maybe relationships are not priority.
Sorry to ramble on just see a lot of judging going on sadly still stigmas attarched to being single.

user1490465531 · 04/09/2017 17:12

Just meant he could have valid reasons for not LTR at 38.

SuzukiLi · 04/09/2017 17:15

I know user sorry x
I think it's just that along with a few other things which just gives me a weird feeling but I know that's it's very likely my own issues and nothing to do with him.

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OlderGolder · 04/09/2017 17:22

Don't over think it all so much. You have. not. met. him.

I am telling you I learnt the hard way. Don't spend time over analysing this stuff. Just meet in a safe place. Don't give away too many details, such as address or where you work.

I'd wind the messages down a bit. I have dont that at times. Sign off with a 'chat tomorrow'. And their next message unanswered for a day. You can slow it down.

Be aware that if he claims to be 38 he's probably 43. No wonder he wants to meet you.

Remember, don't invest in to this.

ChinkChink · 04/09/2017 17:48

@catfished Much sympathy to you on your ordeal, but I disagree with

That's 14 years older than you. Seems rather fishy why a 38 year old (whose usually married/divorced/starting a family) at that age would be interested in someone who's that much younger

Nearly every man around my own age that I saw when I was using a dating site was looking for someone much younger. One in particular I recall - a 50 year old looking for a '18 - 26' years female.

OP - I wonder whether you're really not comfortable with the process of online dating at all, and nothing wrong with that.

SuzukiLi · 04/09/2017 18:17

Not at all comfortable really but I don't ever get out to meet anyone and I don't want to be on my own anymore! All of my friends are engaged or married and it's so shit always being the lonely one when we go out

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