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Gut feeling about second date?

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daisyydaisyy · 27/10/2026 10:37

I met a guy off bumble last week and he invited me out to a little piano concert and a couple of pints after. I had a really nice time however he kept making very suggestive jokes, it turned very sexual very quickly. I did say to him god you’re presumptuous aren’t you? We’ve just met! Told me I was very attractive and he can’t wait to get to know me, but it was the amount of the sex jokes! I have no intention of sleeping with a man I’ve just met at all. We have a second date planned for Friday evening, and I said I have to go home early ish as I’m busy Saturday, and I will be going home alone.

I just have this gut feeling that he’s going to be the same again. I’m okay with having a bit of a joke but it became so sexual so quickly. I’m no prude, and I believe sex is important in a relationship but I do not know him!

I don’t know whether to give him the benefit of the doubt that it was just nerves or whatever, or cancel the date. What would you do? I don’t know if I’m put off or not ready to get to know someone or what, I’ve no idea how I feel I just feel a bit weird about dating someone especially someone so forward within the first few hours of meeting me. what do we think? I made no sex jokes at all, he was the one that brought things up first. He also gave me a light tap on the arse while I was in front of him on the steps in the pub. I’ve never had this before so I don’t know what’s normal and what isn’t! I am 30 btw so not exactly that young, just not used to the dating thing.

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Becky19781978 · 31/10/2026 12:21

It seems like the majority of men are like this now on the dating apps

Summerlovin24 · 31/10/2026 13:03

Touching the bum depends on the situation. It was ok for me on just one occasion but it was after we had both been flirty and it didn't feel wrong. Other times was a big no no and felt creepy. You are clealy on a different vibe to him, so go with your gut and absolutely don't go on 2nd date

josa · 31/10/2026 14:38

Look at Burned Haystack Dating Method on Facebook & read the book by dr jennie young. So helpful if you are navigating dating sites or any type of dating

NowStartingOver · 31/10/2026 14:50

josa · 31/10/2026 14:38

Look at Burned Haystack Dating Method on Facebook & read the book by dr jennie young. So helpful if you are navigating dating sites or any type of dating

I always hear a lot of recommendations from single people to use that method, but never hear the same from people in a relationship.

Nosdacariad · 31/10/2026 14:54

Weewah · 27/10/2026 13:42

Well, good that you didn’t waste any more of your time on this, but at 30 you should be able to say no, and maintain boundaries, otherwise you shouldn’t be dating. ‘Too nice’ is just an attempt to rebrand ‘people-pleasing’.

Honestly OP great job. Kind of you to explain to him. His reaction proved you were correct.

To the people shoulda woulda coulda ing - the OP is in no way to blame for this arsehole's behaviour and she did everything right.

Nosdacariad · 31/10/2026 14:54

NowStartingOver · 31/10/2026 14:50

I always hear a lot of recommendations from single people to use that method, but never hear the same from people in a relationship.

I'm in one and I recommend it 😘

Nursegladys2 · 01/11/2026 09:31

Ugh his response compounds your gut feeling. Block.

Didimum · 01/11/2026 09:38

I must’ve dated about 30 people when I was internet dating, and the men who did this were always absolute duds. It had a 100% success rate as a red flag. Dump.

MrsDanversGlidesAgain · 01/11/2026 09:56

he proceeded to tell me that the bum thing was “just a joke” and I “continued the date so he’s surprised I’m saying this now but okay. I’m sorry you feel that way”

Yuk

  1. 'it was just a joke'
  2. blaming you for not saying anything and continuing with the date. Obviously that means you consented to having your bum groped by a total stranger
  3. the non-apology - you're the one with the problem, not him
Maisymouse2 · 01/11/2026 10:02

He is a player
Sex jokes and slapping you...yuck.
Unless you want a shallow sleaze bag crack on...please dont!

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