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Should I suggest a second date or leave it to him?

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Pifco · 24/06/2026 18:11

Recently matched with a guy on one of the apps, we got on like a house on fire and were messaging back and forth regularly. He was busy on a work trip and still made time to chat to me without me pushing.
He arranged a date for his first free day after he was back and we had a great time, no awkwardness and we kissed.
Messaging pattern much the same afterwards, both said how much we enjoyed it and would like to do it again but now it's been two weeks and nothing planned.
He declined meeting up last weekend as he was busy on his only day off. But said he "absolutely" wanted to see me again
I've been quite direct so far and I'd like to ask if we can make a plan but not sure whether to leave the ball in his court?

OP posts:
Missj25 · 02/07/2026 23:24

Pifco · 02/07/2026 23:04

@Missj25 his loss! Don't give up, the next one might be the one and if not, enjoy yourself while you're looking 😁

Just back from seeing M2 and had a lovely evening. Everything feels very relaxed but exciting at the same time. Trying to rein myself in a bit haha.

Well the sex was Soooo Good , We have insane sexual chemistry !! That’s all I’ll ever be to him though 🤷🏻‍♀️. I was just setting myself up for a fall so quit while I was ahead ☺️..

Relaxed & exciting sounds promising 🙌
Hope it all works out for you ☺️ Xx

LouiseMadetheBestBroccoliPasta · 02/07/2026 23:40

I've come to see things not working out as opportunities, rather than disappointments.

When a door closes, it causes you to look up and around you, and all of a sudden you see - and are now available to - new doors opening. The closed door didn't work out for whatever reason, now you gave a chance with something that will work out really well for you.

Better than sticking with a shit person who treats you terribly and makes you feel sad and unloved.

LenaFromTheNineties · 02/07/2026 23:46

I have only recently returned to dating and must say I have no idea what men want know and how to read them.

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