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Odd to have met a gentleman or not interested.

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Lifegoalsneeded · 10/05/2022 22:48

I maybe a bit jaded or date differently. If I am into a guy I normally have a 3 date rule. If I like him and feel chemistry after date 3, date 4 is sleep over.

I normally date multiple people - but dont sleep with multiple people. I use dating apps a lot and do have a first date weekly. Some process to other dates, but mostly others are just one date. The ones who proceed to date 2 or 3 get a bit flirty through text and keen for a sleep over. The can be off putting.

I realised I hadn’t had a relationship for a while and was constantly dating. Getting jaded with guys who are too sexual over text. My friend pointed out that I never give people a chance as I always have a date lined up with someone else.

so I have changed my view. Met a guy I click with on date 1, so come off dating apps to see what could develop as I felt I always thought something better was out there. . So far some really nice thought out dates and he has been a gentleman. Lovely texts not overly flirty or any dirty texts. We spent 12 hours together on date 3 on a day out. He was attentive, but did snog me in the park - we are in our 40s so not a great look😂.

date 4 is this weekend and I am going to his for take away and will be nice to spend some chilled time. I suggested wine, thinking I could stay over, but he responded wont you be driving?

so are my expectations of guys that bad that I think it’s odd he hasn’t suggested a sleep over or sent any dirty flirty texts. I think he is interested as he keeps arranging things, but used to guys being creeps or overly flirty. Have a met a rare gentleman or is he on the fence about me?

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Lifegoalsneeded · 11/05/2022 12:40

@AchatAVendre it would seem I made dating my hobby. Think this was my issue

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Overthewine · 11/05/2022 14:02

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ToletPoster · 11/05/2022 14:30

You asked him about wine when you should have been asking if you can sleep over.
Maybe he has somewhere to be in the morning.

Lifegoalsneeded · 11/05/2022 17:58

@Overthewine that’s the online dating culture. Most people do this. it’s just meeting people for drinks.

@ToletPoster I know. Just wasn’t too sure if he was ready. I am, but it’s got to be both really. As he lives a good 30 mins drive,

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Yellowhase · 11/05/2022 20:43

I think stop counting the dates. Work on how you feel. Sometimes it’s going to take lots of dates maybe 10! Sometimes you just know. Trust your gut. I think you need to be clearer with your responses. His question of are you driving was putting the ball in your court, so to speak. Also he snogged you in a park. I’m not sure you felt happy about that but you let him do it. Think about what you want. Use your voice more. You can say no to a song in the park. Or divert.

catandcoffee · 11/05/2022 20:55

Lifegoalsneeded · 10/05/2022 23:12

Maybe I just have a low dating bar

sounds like you do, but if you're happy, carry on. 🙂

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