Hi everyone, found you and caught up as best I can. (Out of interest, do most people get app notifications if you're watching this thread? I never do, which makes it even more challenging to keep up).
Feeling very guilty that for that, and other reasons, I can't contribute as frequently. As always I am in awe of the generous support that others give on here. Nevertheless please know I'm continuing to cheer everyone on, virtually stroking the cats and dogs, excited to see Bella holding hands with Mr Actor on the red carpet at the next Olivier Awards and sending biscuits, flowers and shoulder-charges to those who need friendly support whether on the benches or on the field (or Feeld).
As I've just picked up the latest update from you Misty, I have to agree with others that that latest communication is totally out of order and would be a block from me.
By way of updates:
I am renaming Mr Sexty to Mr Smiler. We have a 'proper' datey type thing likely next weekend. This involves him getting a hotel as there is distance involved. Have had a couple of parameter-setting chats: not ready to take advantage of the hotel thing yet (although a weeeeee bit of me might be persuaded on the night I suppose) and I've also kind of mooted a FWB status as I know I won't want anything serious / committed with him. For now though this is just a second meeting, this time with drinks and dinner, and so really still just deciding if we like each other enough for any of it. Flirty messaging combined with genuine 'normal' chat, he is in touch pretty much daily and getting a lot of points for attentiveness and chat that actually helps us both to get to know each other.
Contrast with Mr Printer
After a very sweet second meeting last weekend, his messages have been regular, but brief and totally back to the 'this is what I've done today, how's your day' type thing. Frustratingly, he messages and, even if I answer straight away, he might not reply for hours or even the next day. It's not a conversation. He doesn't like phone calls. Both these first two meets were sort of by my suggestion. He talked about a 'next time' but he holds the key as he knows his work and childcare patterns therefore when he's likely to be free. He gets one weekend in a month to himself and of course, has friends and other things he can do on those free days. I am really attracted to him, but given all of this, getting to know him any better is almost impossible or at best, painfully slow. I feel like I want to raise this with him but after only two meets it could come across as needy and demanding - which I'm not, I just want to control how invested I am. Also, I have a good social life apart from any of this dating malarkey and would like the best chance of being available if a future 'window' does open up at his end.
Nothing else happening over here. A fairly pathetic report!