What does this text mean?

[Shakespearian55]

My apologies for this being so teenage.

I've been on a couple of dates with a man I really like. I asked him if he was free for a drink yesterday, which he wasn't. Fair enough. So I text back saying 'Okay. Let me know if you do fancy a drink one day x', and the reply was 'Of course x'.

Is he saying of course he'll let me know if he does decide he fancies it, or of course he does fancy it? I don't want to make a fool of myself by beating a dead horse, but I've been single for years and really like him.

I'm so pleased for you op ❤️❤️❤️ I hope everything will work out for you. He's definitely interested. Maybe he's just taking it slow because he's been hurt in the past . Xxx

Nice one

Aw lovely update OP. Glad it’s all working out. Have a fab evening out on Weds

Glad to hear it OP but honestly I think you need to stop doing all the chasing. Don’t give him the impression that you have to run to him all the time

It’s not game playing. It’s balance. And right now it’s only you doing all the chasing

Thank you, I'm buzzing

It’s not game playing. It’s balance. And right now it’s only you doing all the chasing

Well in fairness he asked for my number, he text asking if my initial invitation was still open (I would've written it off as just a polite thing someone says when they're drunk), he turned up to meet my friends, then text me a few days later to ask me for a drink, but I was busy, then on NYE the 'Can you recommend anywhere for new year' was clearly a hint, and again he turned up to meet my friends.

On all occasions I've seen him except this Wednesday, I've been out anyway and he's came to me. I don't think that's pursuing him particularly.

Text him tomorrow ask if he had a good weekend and take it from there

I'm pleased for you Op.

This is not going to end well! Sorry OP.

This is not going to end well! Sorry OP.

Why?

I think she thinks you are much more keen than he is. Perhaps just be careful? And good luck

I would say he will let you know when he is free for a drink. Dont analyse everything
Just wait and see if he contacts you. Dont push it or you will sound too needy. Just be relaxed and wait.

They’ve already arranged a date for Wednesday! Why are people still advising OP to wait for him to contact her? It’s done!

Good luck tomorrow!

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Am I the only person wondering why this man had no plans for Christmas apart from going along on the night out of someone he'd just met in a pub, and two days before NYE, he's equally friendless without plans?

I think, in the OP's position, I'd be wondering whether he was mostly interested in piggybacking on my social life!

Am I the only person wondering why this man had no plans for Christmas apart from going along on the night out of someone he'd just met in a pub, and two days before NYE, he's equally friendless without plans?

No plans for one particular day at Christmas, which is when we have a traditional night out. He had lots of offers for NYE. He was with some of his own friends and left them to join me.

@Shakespearian55 I did not mean to sound harsh, I'm sorry! I just meant it sounds like hard work already and you're having to give it too much brain space.

If he does turn up tomorrow then I hope arranging your next date is easier and doesn't require you putting in all the effort. He sounds a tiny bit useless from your posts -- the "I will" reply was a bit noncommittal.

But I hope I'm wrong! It wouldn't be the first time! Enjoy your evening.

Bloody hell, some people on here are determined to rain on your parade! You're going out with him again, so he obviously likes you.
When I started seeing DP, I used to read into all his texts, discussing them with my mates. They were almost all "he's not that into you" territory, which turned out to be utter bollocks- he just didn't know the rules!

Bloody hell, some people on here are determined to rain on your parade!

@KnickerBockerAndrew I was thinking the same. Doing my nut in! Hope you have a really lovely time tomorrow @Shakespearian55!

Yes ignore the negativity OP. None of us know what the future holds, especially from a rather brief MN thread! 🤔

I hope you have a lovely time. If hes been out of the dating scene a while he might just be second guessing like you.

Me and dh was frienemies before we dated. I fact I we both told each other we got on each others nerves. Ultimately that became irrelevant. So just enjoy it in the moment

How was last night @Shakespearian55??

Absolutely brilliant!

He is amazing

@shakesperian55 - give us more than that! What did you talk about? How was it left? Has another date been arranged? So glad it went well for you!

I need to know too!!