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When to remove dating apps

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datinghelp · 06/12/2024 20:33

So I met a man online we spent a week or so messaging on the app before swapping numbers.

I was keen to meet quickly but he wanted us to get to know each other before our first date.

The compromise was we would have a chat on the phone and if that went well would arrange a date.

We spent 8 hours on the phone and it felt like no time at all. We spoke daily on the phone (2-3hrs easily). So we arranged a date for the following weekend. It was just a casual walk, but he asked to see me that evening too. I was keen for this.
We went bowling and had a few drinks, neither one of us wanted the date to end so I invited him to mine. He was a total gentleman the most we shared was a kiss but again spent hours talking. Since then we have spent more time together and when not together are messaging or speaking on the phone.

On paper it's only been a few weeks since we started chatting but it feels like it's been much longer. We are taking it slow physically, we both want it to be right. We've also mentioned we're not chatting with or dating other people but not labelled anything.

How do I know if this is genuine or if it's love bombing? How soon is too soon to know if it's going somewhere?

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TwistedWonder · 06/12/2024 20:54

Maybe just pause your dating profile so it’s not biddable but it’s ready to go again if necessary?

Tbh it doesn’t sound like love bombing but just take things slow and don’t over think

itsnotalwaysthateasy · 06/12/2024 22:46

Does it really matter? Enjoy dating and if he asks, say you'd been having a great time that you'd forgotten about the apps.

Faye3by · 08/12/2024 14:31

Once remaining on a dating app doesn't cost you money, why remove your profile? What if things don't work with this guy you're currently seeing and you need to get back into the dating game? Keeping your profile active is always a good option in my view.
I tend to stay away from downloadable apps, to be honest. I don't like having too many downloads on my devices. I currently use iBone Social which reminds me of those first-generation dating sites. There is nothing to download and you don't have to buy credits to send messages. So far, so good. I have already met a bloke who seems nice enough but I like to make them wait before I see them in person lol.

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