franklie

That happens to me too. I also usually eat a few very small meals but around that time I just eat all day... oh well (-:

Thanks - and maybe thats more what I am really wondering - how to let him know I wouldn't take it that way. Oh well, I am off to do some traveling and i will see him then. Wish me luck and thanks for the advice!

I am 20 years old and am interested in someone about 11 or 12 years older than me. I have always been more comfortable around older people and very mature for my age. Basically, because I have only been alive for 20 years I have limited life experience, obviously, but other than that I feel like I am quite a bit older (and my friends and family would agree). Anyway, I don't see this guy very often and I have a hard time reading what is happening between us. If we were the same age, I feel I would interpret some of how he has been acting as flirting, and I would feel more confident myself. For example, sometimes I'll look up and he is looking at me and looks away, or while someone else is talking to the group we might look at each other and smile like we both know something they don't. But my question is, is it the same given the age difference? For instance, how can I tell if he is flirting with me and not just being nice because he sees me as young and on a different level? If i flirt, how can I know I will be taken more seriously than a silly little girl with a crush? I am afraid of being seen that way, I suppose. While I don't necessarily feel I would be embarrassed by a guy i was interested in not being interested in me, I feel that in this situation I WOULD be embarrassed if it turns out he never even thought of me that way because I am younger. Are there any signs I might pay attention to? Sorry for the lenghth of this post and if it might be confusing... and thanks!

Sorry, forgot to mention that I may not actually be able to go because of a change in plans (still a chance but not sure) so that may not be an option. Thanks though!

I recently met a guy in a semi-professional environment and after a little while I realized I definitely have feelings for him. However, we hardly ever see each other, and most often are in large groups together, so its hard to feel out whether or not he might be interested (i'm also shy). Completely coincidentally, we discovered that we may both be traveling to the same place halfway accross the country around the same time. I e-mailed him to ask when he would be there and if he might want to meet up. He wrote back and said sure, then gave me his cell number so we could "keep in touch." Additionally, he is roughly 12 years older than me (but I have always been mature and acted older than I am, and often don't get along with people my own age). Sorry this is so long, anyway I don't really have anyone to talk to right now because I just graduated from college and came back home but all my girlfriends are scattered accross the country. I guess I am wondering, could he be interested? How would I know? Did he give me his phone number just for trip planning or does he want me to call? What would I say if I called? Is there anything I can do so that we can meet up more in an informal setting, but more alone, so I can figure out what is going on?