"Hinting" about meeting?

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Registered: 03-17-2006
"Hinting" about meeting?
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Thu, 12-07-2006 - 11:48pm

Here's a question... I've posted it on one other board just to see what others have to say as well...

Do guys who online date sometimes "hint" at stuff? For example... a little background first. This guy and I have sent 6 or so emails back and forth to eachother. He's always quick to reply, but not too quick. He even responded when he had the stomach flu.

I've kind of "hinted" about meeting by saying, "Have you heard of this movie that's coming to theaters?" to that he replied with, "Yes, it sounds good." And that's all. Then, knowing that he loves to run, I asked if he's ever been in a marathon and that some day I hope to be, even though I'm nowhere near to being ready. To that he said, "Right now I'm training for a triathlon. I firmly believe that successful training for a marathon requires a training partner for greater motivation." Ummm, is that a hint that he wants to meet up and run, or ask him to train me, or is that just a statement?

It's like dude, we've emailed back and forth. He knows I'm cautious about meeting people online but he's emailed me while sick and once on a break at work and it's like, why? Do you just want a penpal or what?

Any thoughts would be appreciated! I'm new to this online stuff!

Thank you in advance. :)

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iVillage Member
Registered: 04-14-2003
Fri, 12-08-2006 - 8:44am
Rather than "hint" why don't you just ask him to meet for coffee so you can get a looksee with whom you are emailing.