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Dating advice - he is not getting physical with me (date 5)

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Monicale · 25/05/2025 19:40

Hi everyone, I wanna ask for advice . I'm dating this amazing guy (he is 37). We had 5 dates . On first we got bit tipsy and kissed a lot (it was amazing. Since then we have been doing sober dates (cinema, walk, dinner, went concert). I am dreaming of kissing him every time we are together it really occupies my mind (I’m definitely very physical person with high sex drive)...I try to kiss him, but it ends up as small closed lips kiss. He is sweet - opens doors, pays, plans dates, but is not really physical . I asked him twice and he says he needs connection to be physical but says he is affectionate once in relationship . I'm 39 and never ever had to beg for affection and I always have sex by date 3. I'm just worried he is not into me. I suck at initiating, but tried with little success over last few weeks. I just don't know if this is normal . Should I talk about it more (I don't be pushy as I already mentioned it before?!), let him take a lead ? But by now he should surely if he wanted to. Is this normal, what should I do? I’m just worried he is generally not affectionate (otherwise I’m happy to wait of course). Anyone ever experienced this in man did they turn up affectionate with high sex drive ? I always had opposite kind of men where it was big flames in the beggining..

OP posts:
AliasGraced · 09/06/2025 10:43

TwistedWonder · 09/06/2025 07:59

Imagine giving that response if the sexes were reversed

Exactly my thought. Why is a man who wants to take his time seen as some kind of freak? It’s just so disappointing.

Matchalattetime · 10/06/2025 13:20

TwistedWonder · 09/06/2025 07:59

Imagine giving that response if the sexes were reversed

I’ve had a few guys (some who don’t even drink themselves) try and encourage me to drink when I was younger and even some more recently . Evidently in an effort to “loosen me up”.It’s creepy and a red flag for me.

Matchalattetime · 10/06/2025 13:26

AliasGraced · 09/06/2025 10:43

Exactly my thought. Why is a man who wants to take his time seen as some kind of freak? It’s just so disappointing.

I would love a guy who takes it slow in terms of sex but not this guy. OP said : However, no compliments, no long eye contacts, not much touching

Thats fine for some people no doubt but not for me. My favourite things are hand holding and hugs, heartfelt compliments and little kisses on the cheek ☺️ it doesn’t sound like she’s getting that.

I just wouldn’t be compatible with him.

dogcatkitten · 10/06/2025 13:32

He might just be respectful, doesn't want to push things or feel he's putting pressure on you. The first date there was alcohol and he loosened up a bit, perhaps another date with some alcohol, maybe he might talk a bit about why he's so reticent. Perhaps he's just old fashioned shy. Why is it so important to you to jump straight into bed after a couple of dates?

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