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Dating French Man?

19 replies

VividHare · 07/03/2026 18:40

I'm talking to a French guy online, but he never sends the first message. He's impressed by my personality, but how can I tell if he's serious, or what should I do?

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getsomehelp · 07/03/2026 18:41

DON’T

DameOfThrones · 07/03/2026 18:44

He's 'impressed' is he?

Tell him this is not Britain's Got Talent.

And while you're at it, get some self-respect and stop messaging first all the time.

His response to that should help answer your question.

KnickerlessParsons · 07/03/2026 19:42

If he’s online, how do you know he’s really French, or for that matter, really a man? He could be anyone.

IndieRocknRoll · 07/03/2026 20:32

What does being French have to do with it?

VividHare · 07/03/2026 22:10

DameOfThrones · 07/03/2026 18:44

He's 'impressed' is he?

Tell him this is not Britain's Got Talent.

And while you're at it, get some self-respect and stop messaging first all the time.

His response to that should help answer your question.

I closed my Instagram account, maybe they'll message me from somewhere else asking where I disappeared to.**

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VividHare · 07/03/2026 22:10

getsomehelp · 07/03/2026 18:41

DON’T

whyy :(

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mondaytosunday · 07/03/2026 22:20

You’re not dating. Don’t drag this out - a few messages then meet in real life. If he never messages first - he’s just not that into you (and did he really say he was ‘impressed’ by your personality? That’s weird).

Dery · 07/03/2026 22:25

If he never sends the first message, then he’s not particularly interested. When men are interested, they usually make it pretty clear. Also, you need to meet any potential boyfriend and not spend too long messaging beforehand.

TheKittenswithMittens · 07/03/2026 22:30

J'aime les hommes français - ils sont très galants.

LouiseMadetheBestBroccoliPasta · 07/03/2026 23:12

mondaytosunday · 07/03/2026 22:20

You’re not dating. Don’t drag this out - a few messages then meet in real life. If he never messages first - he’s just not that into you (and did he really say he was ‘impressed’ by your personality? That’s weird).

Yeah, sounds like the "I'm the prize" red flag.

Summerbay23 · 08/03/2026 18:36

If he was interested I think he’d make it clear, I’d walk away from this one.

Everlil · 08/03/2026 19:02

He doesn’t sound interested at all. Not sure what being French has to do with it though?

Overtheatlantic · 08/03/2026 19:17

He’s not serious. Do nothing.

howrudeforme · 08/03/2026 19:30

Well perhaps that how French men often approach women. Who knows? Perhaps OP is asking this?

crispypotatoes · 08/03/2026 19:40

@VividHare
French man living in France or French man living in the UK?

ForTipsyFinch · 08/03/2026 19:46

Impressed?

Yikes. Is he auditioning you?

Seymorbutts · 08/03/2026 19:54

I’d ask him if he wants to get a drink and ask him, if so what days work for him. Then wait and see if he messages back and suggests a specific day. I don’t believe in all this “if they don’t message first they’re not interested”. Yes, it is the case a lot of the time but not always. I’m incredibly lazy with dating apps, even if I’m chatting to someone I really like, I’ll go for days without replying. I just have to be in the right headspace to message on them and have so much other stuff going on in my life. You’ve got nothing to lose if he doesn’t respond, he’s a complete stranger after all. If he’s vague about meeting up or dodges the question I’d bin him

PresidentMacron · 08/03/2026 20:00

Ne fais jamais confiance à un homme français... et je suis un !!!

Koulibiak · 08/03/2026 21:08

PresidentMacron · 08/03/2026 20:00

Ne fais jamais confiance à un homme français... et je suis un !!!

Tu mens. Aucun homme français n’écrirait une telle phrase informe et bancale.

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