Dating advice for the clueless

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I really mean clueless.

I'm 33. I met a man about a month ago and we've been on 3 dates. He's nice and I find him interesting. He does message quite often, and I try to message him too but quite often it's only 2 or 3 messages and then it's finished.

Is this normal? Does it sound like it's going anywhere?

Pathetically and possibly very meanly, no one else has ever been interested so beggars and choosers comes to mind here.

How often is quite often? Do you have a date when you are seeing him again?

Every second day, usually. I've tried to message him on the other days too.

He's asked to meet this Saturday but I do have other plans so I've asked if he wants to do Sunday.

Have you had a kiss? What do you know about his history?

I think dates and texts a little on the low side but depends, on job, if he has children or dating others?

No, no kisses. I don't know much about his history yet, I'm slightly afraid to ask because I'll have to admit my own lack of experience

I do know he lives on his own.

There just doesn't seem much else to say

All of our dates have been sober due to Covid as well. My best friend says that is the problem?

I think given the current covid situation and how early on your are this all sounds fine.
Sometimes it's hard not to over analyse etc but I'd be tempted just to go with it for now :)

Have you done your due diligence? Checked he's single (he might be partnered up but not living with her)

I have been on his Facebook and there's no clue that he has a serious girlfriend. I suppose he could have another me, but he's quite entitled to that.

Could well be he's taking it slowly.

Just enjoy the dates and be non-commital and date others if you feel like it.