Advice needed after amazing first date

[CatchMoreFliesWithHoney]

Hi,

I've been single for several years, and have only just really got back into dating. I went on a date (from a dating app) with a man last Friday who was upfront about the fact that he was on holiday in the UK, and going back to his home country (in Europe) the next day. We had an amazing time at the pub, and the evening flew by, and we left at closing time, even though he'd previously agreed to meet up with friends. We kissed quite a lot, but didn't sleep together. I haven't felt like I've liked someone this much in years, and he was really lovely.

He said he wanted to stay in touch, and I've since messaged him via the app with my number suggesting that he let me know if he's back in the UK, and that I'd be keen to stay in touch.

We've since been messaging on the app (even though he has my phone number) every day, although I'm initiating the conversation more
He replies quickly but with short messages (English is his second language, so that might be an issue).

Should I carry on messaging him? I'm struggling to work out whether he's interested (or whether that's a ridiculous idea)? Should I do something crazy like suggesting meeting up somewhere in Europe soon?

TIA

Ask him if he likes you. Don't play guessing games! If he says yes then he'll show you...if not bye bye! It's a mutual effort and will flow naturally if feelings are mutal - as long as communication is there. GL xx

Thanks for the advice. Any tips on how to phrase it to not sound crazy?! "I enjoyed meeting you last night, and would be like to get to know you a bit more, and maybe meet up again. What are your feelings?"

If a man likes you he will pursue you.

you shouldn’t need to ‘ask’ if someone likes you and definitely don’t suggest travelling to Europe to see him. That’s mental.

I'd actually leave it in his court. Why did he say he was arranging a date on the last night of his holiday, just to pass the time? I mean, ask him but I'd assume that was what he was up to. Keep your feelings in check. It's easy to get carried away in the very early days.

He continues messaging on the app although he has you number? Hmmm…short quick messages….? It smells like “married” or “serious relationship” to me.

I think the same as everyone else, leave the chasing up to him but I think there's a big red flag here, why is he using the app and not messaging you on your phone, I'd tread carefully.

Well it's all a bit suspicious - sorry!

He was on holidays in the UK. Then the VERY last night before he goes back he goes for a date on an App.

"although I'm initiating the conversation more"
If he was interested he'd be showing interest.
He's not showing interest.

He knows how to use his fingers and thumb to text.
People aren't that 'busy'.

It was a holiday romance. Let it go.

Thanks for all your advice - definitely what I needed to hear. Onto the next one (preferably one who lives in this country next time!) X

@CatchMoreFliesWithHoney possibly doesn’t want you to have his number as you would be able to tell if he’s abroad or not with the ringing tone