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Would you go back to his on second date?

69 replies

Holibobby · 22/01/2024 22:26

Met a guy Saturday that I’ve been chatting to from OLD. drank a little too much wine and had to cut the date short as I didn’t feel too great! Not good first impressions but he seems keen still! We’ve arranged cinema date this week and he’s said I’m welcome to stay over as my work the next day is close to his house.

But I’m unsure, seems like a really great guy but is it too soon?!! Surprised he’s asked!

OP posts:
Lesina · 22/01/2024 22:27

No. Just no. Not from any prudishness but just safety.

Whoknowswhatanymore · 22/01/2024 22:28

Personally, I think it’s too soon.

beetr00 · 22/01/2024 22:29

personally, I would be wary, but then, I'm risk averse. Too soon @Holibobby 😊

C1N1C · 22/01/2024 22:29

He's probably hoping for some, but if you're worried, make your boundaries clear. You're an adult, you're free to sleep with him after 5 minutes if you're comfortable... but don't feel pressured.

GaroTheMushroom · 22/01/2024 22:33

Bit forward!

YesThatsATurdOnTheRug · 22/01/2024 22:37

Too soon for me, but whatever you're comfortable with. He will of course be expecting sex, if you don't want that are you assertive enough to turn him down? I wouldn't feel like I knew him enough from a safety perspective either. He might be lovely but what's the rush?

GaroTheMushroom · 22/01/2024 22:38

It’s not something I would do and he clearly will be expecting sex but that’s your call? I’m surprised he asked outright though like that

SamW98 · 22/01/2024 22:40

Go on the date yes but unless you’re sure about sex and possibly ok with it just being a hook up then don’t stay over yet.

KeiraKnightley2 · 22/01/2024 22:41

Not if I wanted something serious. Have for fwbs

Ropeonasoap · 22/01/2024 22:42

'Surprised he’s asked!'

Really?! He probs thinks you'll have too much to drink again and he'll be in with a chance.

StarDolphins · 22/01/2024 22:45

I wouldn’t, I’m a slow burner & I have to build foundations to fancy them enough. I know this sounds utterly boring but it’s served me well.

Also, what if he’s a murderer?! Chances are he isn’t but I wouldn’t want to. I mean, he could still be a murderer after 10 dates though. Sorry, not very helpful.

samestyle · 22/01/2024 22:45

It's too soon, especially as too much alcohol on the first date may of clouded your judgement of him, unfortunately men will try to rush through a couple of dates to get you in bed, always puts me off when they suggest going to theirs before a 3rd date, I'd see how he reacts if you turn down the offer of staying over, if he backs off then that was his only goal.

RosesAndHellebores · 22/01/2024 22:52

In those circumstances, no.

Holibobby · 22/01/2024 22:55

i dodged the question on text but I’m going to tell him no, would make me feel uncomfortable going round so soon! Don’t want him to think I’m just a hook up either! He’s been open and said hes after a long term relationship but guess a guy can say anything!

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Urcheon · 22/01/2024 22:56

I think it would be potentially unsafe, especially if your perceptions of him on the first date were likely to have been clouded by alcohol. And allowing for the possibility that this virtual stranger thinks you might be drunk and incapable again, and that’s why he’s invited you to stay at his... It’s not a situation I’d put myself in with someone I don’t know.

HalloumiGeller · 22/01/2024 23:03

For the purposes of safety I'd say no, plus tbh I'd wanna make him wait way longer than a 2nd date!

Fucketyfecketyfoo · 22/01/2024 23:17

He’s been open and said hes after a long term relationship and invited you to stay at his.

i don’t know how old you are but you sound a bit silly
-just because he says he is after a long-term relationship doesn’t mean he is
-drunk on first date
-going back to his on second date

Please be safe.

User69371527 · 22/01/2024 23:18

It would put me off that he’d asked tbh

LoveFridayNights · 22/01/2024 23:26

Your DH (and you it seems) are being unreasonable. It's not a child's fault the parents aren't together or that he wants to join the football club his friends go to. Why should he suffer because of adults. A lot of kids clubs are every weekend and going every other week is never ok.

LoveFridayNights · 22/01/2024 23:27

Sorry wrong thread! Can't delete as on the app 🙈

CrapGoat · 22/01/2024 23:28

I'd do it but I'm gay. Women killing women is so much more rare.
I'd not do it in this case. Just tell him you're not fully comfortable with that yet. A decent guy will understand.

LoveFridayNights · 22/01/2024 23:28

On this one though, no I wouldn't, feels far too planned! Also, it's potentially unsafe.

toomanyleggings · 22/01/2024 23:29

I wouldn’t even consider it.

Bluebelz · 22/01/2024 23:29

Well in my day it would be yes if you want to ‘stay over’ and aren’t bothered either way about it turning into long term. If you want a long term relationship I’d make him wait and make sure his intentions are actually good.

Lavenderandbrown · 23/01/2024 02:58

Many MN’s post about being ghosted after sex by dating site men. Other MN’s respond back…yep what did you expect!! If you are interested in LTR wait a bit to get to know him more. You really didn’t even have one date yet.