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Dating 2 guys, like them both, help!

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Confused2guys · 13/02/2025 17:42

I'm in the early stages of dating, I've been dating one guy for a month ( have slept together) but we haven't discussed what we are or exclusivity but I genuinely don't think he's seeing anyone else.
I recently went out on a short coffee date with another guy, who I had been chatting to whilst seeing the first guy. I'm not intending to sleep with the second guy whilst I'm seeing the first one but would like to see him again as we got on well.
I really like the first guy too though and would be gutted to lose him if he was to find out I had gone on a date with someone else.
I've never been in this situation where I like 2 men at the same time. I like them both, I literally don't know what to do.
I feel I need more time to see the 2nd one and see what he's like a bit more.
Met them both on OLD. Help before I mess both up and lose them both !
Green flags with both of them which is why I can't choose and would like to see them both for a while longer to compare.

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AlexandrinaH · 13/02/2025 18:03

If you REALLY liked the first one; I’m not sure you’d be even thinking about getting to know the second.

Difficult situation though. Perhaps be honest with them both? Let them know you’re still seeing other people maybe? I don’t know 😂

Viviennemary · 13/02/2025 18:07

You only had a coffee so that's not a big deal. Well I suppose I should say choose. But life is a bit too short and one of them might end things with you so I suppose you should keep your options open for a while longer.

RubyRedBow · 13/02/2025 18:08

If you liked the first one the second one wouldn’t have so easily taken your attention.

outerspacepotato · 13/02/2025 18:12

Why not date both? You aren't in a committed relationship.

As long as they don't have the same name and you know who's showing up to pick you up, you're good.

Swellbowler23 · 13/02/2025 18:12

No judgement but if you really liked the first guy, I'm not sure dating another would have crossed your mind so maybe there's something about him that's made you feel the need to keep looking.

I'd be honest with guy 1 and say you are still dating and see his reaction, that should tell you what you need to know, if he's ok, you are still casual, great, you can explore dating guy 2 and make a decision as you get to know him better, either way id be honest with both otherwise you'll potentially be marring the start of a relationship with dishonesty.

AltitudeCheck · 13/02/2025 18:16

Are you dating to date and have fun or dating to try and meet 'the one'?

Sounds like guy#1 is a dating for fun option if you are still keen to see #2 again. Perhaps you should let him know that so he doesn't feel deceived if he's thinking it might be more serious.

ElleintheWoods · 13/02/2025 18:18

Just keep dating both. One will naturally fall away, you’ll know who the right option is soon enough. Don’t limit your own options.

Also no need to declare anything to anyone, unless they ask you if you’re seeing other people. It’s only ever going to make things awkward. Imagine if a guy explicitly told you they’re seeing other women - that just puts you off them and into a position where you’d not get invested in them.

People who dare sort of assume the other could be seeing others unless otherwise agreed, so you’re not being dishonest

Confused2guys · 13/02/2025 18:25

I just didn't want to limit my options by only focusing on the first guy, especially as the 2nd guy also seemed like a good option. I was hoping the date with the 2nd guy wouldn't go well so that I could forget about him and focus on the first guy, but it went well and now I'm confused.
The first guy has had a bit of a head start as I've been seeing him for longer and he has been fantastic, I do really like him.
But I'm intrigued by 2nd guy and would like to see him again.

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