He wouldn't take my phone #

iVillage Member
Registered: 11-18-2003
He wouldn't take my phone #
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Sun, 02-13-2005 - 9:28pm

I called an OLD guy for the first time today. We had a pleasant chat for about 10-15 minutes. At the end of the conversation he said that I am welcome to call again. I then offered my phone # - which he declined to take. He said that he wants to ensure that I feel safe and so it's better if I call him. I said that I don't have a problem giving my number. But he said that he'd prefer if I call. When we said our byes he ended by saying, "I'll talk to you

 

 

 

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iVillage Member
Registered: 05-16-2004
Sun, 02-13-2005 - 9:33pm

1. He doesn't want your number on his cell records
2. He has an incoming free cell plan or is cheap and doesn't want to call LD
3. He gets off on being chased
4. He truly wants you to be safe
5. All of the above
6. None of the above
7. Some of the above

I think it's weird. Give me $50 on #1 to win and a $ 5 backup bet on # 3 to show.

iVillage Member
Registered: 05-16-2004
Sun, 02-13-2005 - 9:35pm
PS - I bet you never meet this guy. Why? He'd figure it's too unsafe for you.... And if by some chance you do perhaps he'll handcuff himself to his chair so you feel safe....
iVillage Member
Registered: 11-18-2003
Sun, 02-13-2005 - 9:55pm

Well...I called his home phone # not a cell phone. So #1 and #2 are out.


First I called and he asked if I could call back in about 20 min. He said he'd call me except that he didn't have my number. I didn't offer it then b/c I wanted to spend a few mintues actually talking to him first so I said I'd call back.


I'm leaning towards option #3

 

 

 

iVillage Member
Registered: 04-16-2004
Sun, 02-13-2005 - 10:19pm
Funny, but #'s 1-3 are probably true!
iVillage Member
Registered: 11-18-2003
Mon, 02-14-2005 - 5:45am

After sleeping on it, I think the answer is "none of the above."

 

 

 

iVillage Member
Registered: 10-26-2004
Mon, 02-14-2005 - 8:23am

Hi,

Is there a Trifecta? Most people have some kind of caller id, so if he really wants to get in touch with you, he can call you. But,if you Liked him and had a Good feeling about him, call him again....

I don't know, got some "hink-age" coming through on this, and when those hinky feelings arise...one should heed them!

Do as You please though and always be safe!

Truly,
Cupcake (with valentine sprinkles today! :)

iVillage Member
Registered: 05-16-2004
Mon, 02-14-2005 - 8:31am

>>First I called and he asked if I could call back in about 20 min. He said he'd call me except that he didn't have my number. I didn't offer it then

Perhaps this is what he was thinking of -- figuring you weren't going to offer it and wanting to come off like a regular guy. I think it's odd enough though and would toss the number.

iVillage Member
Registered: 11-18-2003
Mon, 02-14-2005 - 4:48pm

I blocked caller ID. After speaking to a new guy for 10-15 min I know whether or not I want to meet him. Once I decide that I want to meet I have no problem giving my number - but not before then.


I've met enough men in person to know that when both parties are interested in meeting there are no complications. You exchange a couple of emails - talk on the phone - discuss meeting -

 

 

 

iVillage Member
Registered: 07-03-2004
Mon, 02-14-2005 - 7:32pm
Good for you, jh! You are absolutely right, this doesn't have to be hard.
iVillage Member
Registered: 11-18-2003
Mon, 02-14-2005 - 7:57pm

So why is it so hard?!? I don't get it. Why are so many people online so difficult?

 

 

 

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