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date really keen for me to come round

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rockly · 02/12/2022 18:42

Don't know if I'm overthinking.

For some context, I'm 31 and chronically single possibly because I'm too picky. I'm on apps, and tend to go on a couple of dates, then just end it there because I don't feel a strong connection or there's a small thing I don't personally like about someone.

So maybe I'm doing the same thing here.

Met a perfectly nice man, as always not completely sure I see him romantically but my friends tell me I should give him a chance. First date we went for drinks. He immediately messaged after and invited me to his for dinner. I didn't feel comfortable with that (for lots of reasons - not least he leaves out of the main city) so suggested a tapas place instead. Again afterwards he suggested dinner at his.

I have been away since we met, and am avoiding messaging him because I feel like I'm going to have to come to decision on whether I want to go to his house.

I don't feel comfortable. My friends point out that he probably is so keen for this because he wants to impress me - show me around his house, show me he can cook, introduce me to his puppy (which I have been asking many many questions about). I'm coeliac and he's asked loads about the kinds of foods I can have But honestly all this is doing is putting me off.

After the first date he really wanted to drive me home and was actually quite pushy - again I think it was just he wanted to show off his car (unfortunately for him I have no idea about cars ha). Second date I let him, as it did seem pretty ridiculous to walk home in the rain when he was right there.

Ah so I don't know. I like to think I'm a good judge of character, and I think he's a nice person. The last time I was dating it was at university, everyone was a friend of a friend, and I didn't think twice about going to someone's house.

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rockly · 03/12/2022 17:54

Joyfuljolly · 03/12/2022 15:46

Op what is it you want from this thread? Permission to keep dating him?

the man wants to get laid, that’s why he’s inviting you to his for dinner. He’s not wanting to show off his house, who the fuck does that on a date . For some reason you refuse to accept this . Either go with him or don’t, but all this I’m not sure then defending him is getting odd.

Not at all.

I wanted to discuss me not feeling comfortable going to someone's house after 2 dates, and whether the way he's acted would make other people want to stop seeing him too.

This is in the context of me having a long history of breaking things off after 1-2 dates for various small things, and my friends suggesting I need to give people more of a chance, which is why I posted.

People will share their opinions, which is the point of the thread, but equally I'll point out things that have been misconstrued or I don't think I agree with. Everyone is entitled to an opinion!

I'm defending the aspect of him just being after sex, because it really isn't the impression I've got, and I was the one who actually went on the date Grin Obviously, I could very well be wrong.

There seems to be a strong consensus that the man has shown several red flags, which I've seriously taken on board.

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rockly · 03/12/2022 17:59

Quiegal · 03/12/2022 15:50

@rockly

I believe you know about safety your not a teenager.

They advice now given to you seems like they bully making you seem a person your not.

Your first post I sensed how careful you are with men. I trust your instincts and you need to be supported when you post.

There's so many people given you great advice please take that away and consider without make you seem a certain way.

Thanks @Quiegal ! Flowers

Yes I'm really careful and cautious when it comes to who I date and how a relationship progresses.

Agree there's has been loads of great advice and a pretty strong consensus that he's not behaving appropriately. I definitely needed to hear it!

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