I am 24 years old and a single mom. I met a guy while in college who is six years older than me. We used to talk casually when we ran into each other on campus, but I always had a serious crush on him. Once I graduated I emailed him and said that I would like to stay in touch. We continued to email back and forth for about a month, then he asked me to meet him for coffee. We had a great time and continued to talk.
I asked him for help about deciding between a couple of career options that I was having difficulty with. He really helped me make my final choice, which I was really grateful for. I let him know how I much appreciated him, and he then replied by saying that he only helps those who are worth the trouble, and that I was one of them. That was about two months ago, and we've only talked once or twice since.
Recently he emailed me saying that he's sorry he hasn't been able to talk much but he's been really busy remodeling his home. When he's done, he'd like to have me over one evening to hang out. I haven't dated anyone since my son's father, and we were together for five years, so I don't really know how to read guys. Because things are moving so slowly I don't know if he just sees me as a friend or if he is hesitant because of my son. Should I be more obvious that I like him? Or just wait it out?
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Hi girl,
I think you can tell when a guy is interested in something more than just friendship. I don't know many men that "play the game", but more often they tend to show that they are interested by calling,texting, emailing a lot (!)...it's often easy to tell, but there is always exceptions of course. Maybe he doesn't dare to ask you out because you haven't showed him you really like him? Do you have anything to lose if you play it more aggressive? No, not really...so go for it, but be careful with your heart.... Good luck! -K.
1I think you should see how it goes whenever he invites you over soon, after the remodeling. Maybe that's the day when he'll work his nerve up to tell you that he wants you as more than just a friend. Don't seem desperate for him, just see how that whole day goes with him first.
2Go for it. You sound like a well rounded smart girl who can think about a situation before jumping into something. Has he brought up the "taking our relationship further" talk? Just go and have fun at his place.
xoxo
3This guy is NOT interested in you romantically. He hasn't even asked you out on a date, and you're only staying in touch because you contacted him and asked to.
4By the way, do NOT accept and invitation to "hang out" at his place. This just means he hopes you'll come over and screw him. If he wants to date you, he can take you out to dinner or a museum or a park - something appropriate.
5I agree with the first one. But if you're still confused, just talk to him about it. Just be careful on what you say, you don't want to come on too strong and scare him away.
6i'd say continue to treat him as the good friend he has been to you and see where it goes. when he does invite you over to hang out- approach it as a friend thing but see if he gives other clues. if he really does like you- you'll be able to tell
7See how things go after he invites you to his place. I don't think he has any bad intention. If he does, you can just politely walk out. from what you described above, I think he is a decent guy.
8Be careful!
9He sound like a pretty nice guy, but I wouldn't assume he's interested unless he says or does something VERY clear. He may suspect that you like him, and just keep you around because he enjoys the attention. Unfortunately, a lot of guys seem to do this. As Sporky said, be careful!
10i tink u should wait and c. e could jus b movin slow, feelin u out and wateva. or e mite jus appreciate u as a good friend. time will tel
11xoxo
I say spend your time and energy on your son and your son only.
If you do feel you must date someone then never bring them around your son and make sure your sons routines havent changed. You dont want to bring different men around him (incase he doesnt work out). As a young boy it will give him the wrong image and ideas.
Sorry, I know im a debbie downer. I always think child comes first.
12sounds hopeful, just wait it out, concentrate on your son
13DO NOT jump to any conclusions! play it cool and wait it out. and when you finally do get the invite, keep playing it cool!
14I agree with Luisa. If he was really into, why wouldn't he ask you out on a real date? And take you out somewhere nice. If he was really into you, he would have called/emailed you more often and tried to keep in touch. If a man really likes a girl, he will pursue her. I don't think you should pursue him. Frankly, the remodeling thing sounds just like an excuse to me. You could agree to his invitation, but don't jump into any physical right away. And no, don't tell him how much you like him, if he feels the same way, he will let you know.
15I think everyone is reading into this way too much. I say play it low-key and by ear. Maybe you just have a bit of a crush anyway. Don't have the talk yet.
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