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I met someone and now I'm unsure if I'm acting clingy? Help please

48 replies

sallypeet · 08/05/2019 09:17

I've fancied this guy for ages!!!!
Thursday night we seen each other whilst out and kissed and danced etc
We already had each other's number.
We've been chatting ever since.
A few texts here and there.
I don't want to be too much tho.
Monday he was meaning me first and initiating Conversation.
Text me before he went to bed and then again yesterday morning before work.
I text him yest at 3 Pm and we exchanged couple of texts then I text him at 8 pm and same again.
Normally I wouldn't text as much but because he had text loads day before I didn't feel a pain.
Anyway ..no text before bed last night and none this morning.
He has been on Facebook today but he is at work.
Am I being paranoid thinking he's changed his mind about me?
Would you play it cool today and wait for him to text ?
I really like him and don't wana put him off.

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sallypeet · 08/05/2019 09:17

*messaging not meaning

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Yutes · 08/05/2019 09:19

Best advice - Don’t over think it.
But do sort out a date.

Unbelievable18 · 08/05/2019 09:19

Just wait for him and stop agonising if you can, it is seriously early days.

sallypeet · 08/05/2019 09:24

I know I'm massively over thinking.
It sounds cheesy but I was on cloud 9 yesterday morning and today I feel very deflated.

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Nicecupofcoco · 08/05/2019 09:30

I'd hold off messaging first today op, and see if he gets in touch!

NameChangeNugget · 08/05/2019 09:31

Texting in the early stages should be used for setting up the next date.
You’re right to be cautious but, try not to sweat the small stuff

sallypeet · 08/05/2019 09:32

@Nicecupofcoco yeah I'm deffo gonna wait for him.
I hate this part.
It's why I've been single for 5 years!
The self doubt is too much for me

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tessiegirl · 08/05/2019 09:33

Oh god i remember feeling like this so many times!
I would hold off texting until maybe this evening then just ask if he had a good day?

sallypeet · 08/05/2019 09:44

Yesterday I had all the signs he liked me (sorry for sounding 12)
And today nothing
I don't understand people

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Honeybooboo123 · 08/05/2019 11:01

Men don't see texting the same way I don't think or agonize over what it all means. And they are crap at multi tasking.

It's hard not to over think so try to distract yourself and get him to organise a date!!!

Musti · 08/05/2019 11:16

Don't text him until he texts back and don't overthink it. If he is into you he will get in touch and if he isn't then you texting him won't make any difference.

MaiaRindell · 08/05/2019 11:19

People love the early stages of relationships but I hate them. There is too much doubt and uncertainty for my anxiety to cope with.

The thing is, he won't have changed his mind overnight. If he liked you yesterday, he will like you today. Don't text him again yet. wait. If you can't deal with the the silence, send something jokey tonight or tomorrow.

BookshopSally · 08/05/2019 11:32

People saying don't text until he texts you- that is just juvenile game playing! Pathetic playground behaviour which thrives on dishonesty and facade. NOT the basis on which to begin any 'liaison' or potential future relationship at all!!

Assuming you are looking for a potential relationship and not a ONS..... If you like him, just message him tonight and casually but directly ask him on a date. 'Hey, I really enjoyed the other night. Would you be up for going for a drink next weekend?' If he says no you've got your answer and he wasn't right for you.

Don't play games.

sallypeet · 08/05/2019 11:36

I have anxiety to start with so this just magnified it.
I'm off work this week so I'm glued to my phone ..praying for his name to pop up.
Hoping he hasn't changed his mind.
He was so talkative on Monday grrrrr

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sallypeet · 08/05/2019 11:42

He did text back last night to my text and his last text was laughing emoji so there was nothing for him to reply too.
After him texting yest morning I thought he might send a morning text today but nothing ...
He's been on Facebook too Confused

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UnicornDust9 · 08/05/2019 11:51

Just wait and don’t text him again u til he texts you back.

He won’t have changed his mind since yesterday but he’s probably busy at work and stop stalking his Facebook.

sallypeet · 08/05/2019 12:19

He has just messaged me ...phew.

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PinkHeartLovesCake · 08/05/2019 12:24

Your going to drive yourself mad!

Best thing to do here is ask about going out? And arrange it for ASAP

Yutes · 08/05/2019 12:30

I think sorting out a proper date is the way forward. Texting only tells you so much and it is also easy to look at hidden meaning and wondering how much someone likes you.

sallypeet · 08/05/2019 12:31

I really am.
He was just saying he was on his lunch now.
I really want to spice the conversation up.
Do you think the fact he text meant he was thinking of me on some level ?

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sallypeet · 08/05/2019 12:31

I'm waiting for him to ask me on a date ....it's annoying

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Yutes · 08/05/2019 12:33

Ask him. If that’s what you want. I just think playing games and testing keenness is setting you up all wrong

sallypeet · 08/05/2019 12:35

We've had this flirting where he was saying ..
You left your wine at my place,get it next time you come over (with a smiling face )
Then sending me a pic of him watching a movie saying hurry up wink face
It's like he's nervous just to ask

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Ihopeyourcakeisshit · 08/05/2019 12:35

Jesus, Mary and Joseph thank goodness I'm not in the dating game, I couldn't be doing with all this text dilemma and message angst.

PinkHeartLovesCake · 08/05/2019 12:36

Yes him texting means at that moment you were on his mind.

Don’t wait for him to ask you on a date, Woman up already and ask him (if he says yes he likes you obviously)

If you want someone you have to take a risk and just go for it, life is too short not too.....

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