Bunney Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 This is not the guy I wrote about on my last thread. Yes, the one I was thinking about to seduce and everyone went off on me for. I sort of have two guys on my leash right now and I'm still trying to figure out who which one I like better and who suits me more. ok so I'm not really used to guys not chasing.. when I think about it..all of the guys I have dated, they all kinda chased or at least showed a reasonable amount of interest (some too much). This lovely monsieur though is not of the sort. We haven't met irl yet, and I'm thinking he might be the kind of person who doesn't want to get too involved with people he hasn't met yet and kinda keeps his distance until he met them irl. Still, we have been playing together and talking nearly every day for about 3-4 weeks, not about too personal or deep topics though.. He has yet to flirt with me or give me a compliment (besides once mentioning that he thought I have very nice lips) but he did invite me to go on a "date" with him.. we were supposed to go to a café together 2 weeks ago but I did not have time and the next time we were supposed to go, he got the flu.. and we haven't set up a new date yet.. mainly because he hasn't messaged me yet, yes I'm waiting for him to make the contact this time, cuz I did last time.. The thing about him is that he is shockingly self-confident and is goodlooking and has an all around nice, good strong personality. Whiiiiich of course is a little bit intimidating, so I'm afraid I will be nervous/shy/uptight/tense on our date, but I'll just drink a few glasses of wine before I go, that'll help Anyway. So he's reallllllly not the chasing type, but when we talk and play it's nice & fun and all.. is him not showing too much interest a bad sign though? From what I've written here, does it seem like he is not into me? Any questions, just ask. I probably left out some important stuff or something. just kinda rambling, gah, hate it. Link to comment
Capricorn3 Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 I'm not a guy, but I know if I'm not into someone, then I won't "chase" them or encourage them. I can imagine it's the same for most people. As to this particular guy, you say you two have been talking everyday for the past 3-4 weeks, so I'm not too sure what the problem is. I don't think he'd talk to you daily if he didn't want to. Link to comment
Jake Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 If he's been talking to you for 3/4 weeks as you've stated then he's at least somewhat interested in you. Some men simply have their guard up more than others and they don't chase out of fear of coming accross as desperate. Link to comment
tiredofvampires Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 He asked you out on a date. Why does it have to be more than that right now? Link to comment
Capricorn3 Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 He asked you out on a date. Why does it have to be more than that right now? I was trying to figure that out too, lol. OP: How much chasing do you need? Asking you on date is not enough? Link to comment
Belle Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 He doesn't sound like the type to invest in something that's not real yet. It's completely understandable and means he has a more mature outlook than a lot of people do when dating online. When you do meet, just have fun and be playful and see if he respond to your flirtation. Chemistry is a big part of the equation and photos can't tell you if there'll be chemistry. Glad to hear you're not pursuing the other guy. That just sounded bad all around. Link to comment
Bunney Posted December 17, 2010 Author Share Posted December 17, 2010 well... he didn't exactly ask me out like in the classical way.. it was in a response to something that I jokingly said, he was like "hey ok we'll do something next week" .. he wouldn't have said that if I didn't make the joke in the first place.. so I dunno and a lot of the times I had to initiate the conversation.. I somehow doubt that we would have talked that often if I hadn't messaged him in the first place.. and like I said when we talk it's never personal and he doesn't ask a lot of questions.. that speaks of low interest or am I just paranoid/ reading too much into things Link to comment
LightbulbSun Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 Some guys are shy, and less likely to chase. It doesn't mean they're not interested. Link to comment
Jake Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 You're worried about his lack of contact and you say he is, "self-confident and is goodlooking and has an all around nice, good strong personality" but that's what you see on the outside. It might just very well be that's he's just as intimidated by you as you are of him. In my opinion, I don't think you should over analyze his action (or lack there of). Take it easy, one step at a time and just see where this goes. Link to comment
oldenoughtoknow Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 If you're talking every day, I wouldn't worry much about his interest. He may be playing it smart and not getting too invested or attached until you meet. But if he doesn't follow through on setting up the date fairly soon, I think you'll have your answer. Maybe, just maybe if you think he's stupidly playing hard to get, just cut off all contact. Let him squirm for a day or two and if he inquires why you aren't responding, just tell him that you suggested a date and he hasn't followed through, and you aren't into wasting your time. Being that assertive will feel really good, and who knows, it just might wake up him up as well. Link to comment
FreakAndUnique Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 It's difficult to take the thread seriously, really. There isn't a problem to discuss. Link to comment
Bunney Posted December 17, 2010 Author Share Posted December 17, 2010 If you're talking every day, I wouldn't worry much about his interest. He may be playing it smart and not getting too invested or attached until you meet. But if he doesn't follow through on setting up the date fairly soon, I think you'll have your answer. Maybe, just maybe if you think he's stupidly playing hard to get, just cut off all contact. Let him squirm for a day or two and if he inquires why you aren't responding, just tell him that you suggested a date and he hasn't followed through, and you aren't into wasting your time. Being that assertive will feel really good, and who knows, it just might wake up him up as well. Thank you, very good advice... maybe I should do just that... well he was online today but didn't message me and is offline now.. just like yesterday. If he was interested I think he would have wanted to talk to me or something. So maybe I should just forget him. or at least I will lower my expectations a lot. FreakAndUnique, if you can't take this seriously, then maybe you should just stay away from my thread instead of replying nonsense. I for one like to hear other people's opinion on it cuz often they are seeing something that I don't. Now leave. Link to comment
LightbulbSun Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 It's quite possible he's intimidated. You're extremely attractive. Link to comment
Bunney Posted December 17, 2010 Author Share Posted December 17, 2010 Thank you Lightbulb, but I really really doubt it. He has a very attractive ex. Link to comment
SWEET_J Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 It doesn't mean a guy isn't ineterested in you if he doesn't 'chase' you...it means he has respect for himself and most likely has other people he is talking to. Link to comment
LightbulbSun Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 Thank you Lightbulb, but I really really doubt it. He has a very attractive ex. Hmm, then maybe he really isn't interested? Or he has another prospect lined up, and doesn't really want you? I'd say move on, and let someone else have him. If he's a confident, outgoing person who isn't intimidated by looks, then I'd say that he wouldn't be intimidated by you. All the signs point to him not being interested. Link to comment
IsThisIt Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 you know if he's into you by whether or not he wants to take you out on a date Link to comment
hear_her_roar Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 If he's asked you to meet up and he continues to talk to you, I'd say he's interested at least to some capacity. Not everyone is forward with these things. I'm a girl, but I'm COMPLETELY inept at flirting, so even when I'm super into a guy I've been told I can come off as disinterested because I don't go over the top with it. He might be that way. I think the only thing you can really do to find out is ask him! It's hard to do, and it might seem awkward... but keep in mind that the absolute worst thing that can happen is he says he's not into you and you get to move on, knowing exactly where you stand. Link to comment
DylanNotorious Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 You really don't need to ask him anything. It will make him feel uncomfortable. He's not showing interest, so I say just leave it. He knows your interested. Asking him is just going to make you, and him feel awkward and you'll wish you just listened to your gut instinct. It would be different if he was giving mixed signals, like texting you, asking you out then making up excuses, flirting with you etc etc. But since he doesn't do that, take it that he isn't going to pursue you. Link to comment
Bunney Posted December 17, 2010 Author Share Posted December 17, 2010 It doesn't mean a guy isn't ineterested in you if he doesn't 'chase' you...it means he has respect for himself and most likely has other people he is talking to. oh crap. I didn't even consider this. yeah, he's probably talking to other girls or really into someone else.. someone whom he knows irl.. So I'm getting different responses from you guys.. what I think is that he was quite interested but is not anymore.. otherwise he would have messaged me the last two times he was online, right? I'll give it up. I take it he's no longer into me. wow, this feels surprisingly bad. I actually liked him a lot. oh well... Link to comment
guynextdoor Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 Take the initiative, if you like him why not ask him out? Link to comment
Bunney Posted December 17, 2010 Author Share Posted December 17, 2010 I dunno.. it will probably be awkward if he really doesnt like me.. also I dont wanna come off too strong. I initiated like 60% of our conversations. I think he should be the one to make the next move now. But I really don't have any hope left. Link to comment
IsThisIt Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 oh crap. I didn't even consider this. yeah, he's probably talking to other girls or really into someone else.. someone whom he knows irl.. So I'm getting different responses from you guys.. what I think is that he was quite interested but is not anymore.. otherwise he would have messaged me the last two times he was online, right? I'll give it up. I take it he's no longer into me. wow, this feels surprisingly bad. I actually liked him a lot. oh well... Just send him a message asking if he wants to go out for coffee. Nothing to lose. If he says yes, he's interested. Link to comment
vanityfair Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 He has shown enough interest by keeping in contact and trying to set up a date. It'd make perfect sense if he too has 2 people at his leash, just like you, and wants to see which one he's more compatible with. Yeah just invite him for coffee, see how that plays out. Link to comment
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