I have no idea what's going on! need advice!
Hi Everyone, Okay, I am going to try to make this as short and sweet as i can. About 4 years ago, a guy that i was interested in and i hooked up. We both were not serious because we had just gotten out of longer relatioships. Time passed, things faded as it was just physcial and we didn't really talk anymore. Both moved on. Then a few weeks ago, I received a FB message from him. He is single, I am single...oddly enough so we started hanging out again. Lot different it seems this time, not just physical, we talk forever, we go out to dinner, he stays over...yes it's very very early. I guess my big issue with the whole thing is the following: We have a past that was just physical. We still have that physical connection which is great, but is he just hanging around until something better comes along? And 3, he has A LOT of female friends. Women everywhere want this guy. His facebook is loaded with good looking women. I hate to judge things by facebook, but it is a means of communication. So I guess my big question is...does it seem like this guy could really be into me? He has been burned by an ex or 2, we all have. We talk about absolutely everything, we have a great time together. Feels like we are dating...but not really sure, and it may be too soon to ask him that question. What do you guys think?
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whenever you do not know what's going on, ASK.
By the time you've gotten intimate with someone, I don't think any talk about "what is this?" is out of the quesiton.
It appears you need for him to spell out for you what he is doing, what's up with all the women and if you're just one in a long line. Those women may all want him, but the true question is: does he want them? Does he need attention from various women? Can you tolerate him needing attention from various women?
can you accept him just as he is? If not, then make your case.
I am not getting the impression he wants them. I know he has a variety of female friends from childhood and I have a lot of male ones...same situation. I guess, this being more untraditional in the start of the situation, I am gathering info on whether or not this guy is worth my time, and does he seem like it's me he is interested in solely
then take it slow and keep your expectations in check, especially the unexpressed expectations. If you have bottom line issues, own your voice and speak up so he understands what you expect out of him. If you dont' know something, ask him. Never be afraid to ask--he should want to be on the same page as you.
It's never too soon to let him know what you're looking for and find out what he is looking for. You're not telling him you want to get married, you're just telling him "Hey, I'm looking for something more than just a fling like it was last time and I want to make sure we're on the same page." You say you talk about absolutely everything but you're not talking about this.
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If you can talk so easily now, isn't HE the one to be asking about this? Just be open and honest and ASK.
I would think you simply say that you want to be exclusive with him, and does he want to be exclusive with you. If he says yes then you go from there and you expect exclusivity and monogamy from him as he would from you. If he says no then you have a choice to make, do you want to continue the fling knowing he could be with other women concurrently with you.
If you can't being yourself to have straightforward comunication with someone then you have to question what kind of a relationship do you have.
The reason that he's been hurt before is the reason why he probaby keep all these women around him, it could be meaningless or it may not. Some guys change when they meet the right woman after such experiences, and some guys don't.
You can choose to hang in there or you can choose not to. If you like this guy I would suggest that you hang in there without being readily available. Don't take it personal and play the game.
Before you get too deep in the relationship you both should be on the same page as to what you want in your future. If you are looking for something serious, and he is looking for "whats right now" then you two might not be couple material.
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