making friends on OLD part 2
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| Wed, 12-07-2005 - 11:33pm |
Hi,
So that I don't become forever associated as the girl who dated the man who lied about his age (I really must stop referencing him. It will start now!), I just wanted to share the message I received from the guy I'd ghosted on. He had contacted me and we exchanged a few emails before I dropped off the planet. I felt badly, so replied a month later to apologize and wish him well thinking he wouldn't respond, but maybe take some consolation in teh fact that I felt bad. He replied asking if I'd like to meet for coffee, and after re-reading his profile and assessing where I am with respect to dating, I told him I'm only interested in friendship for the time being, and if that's okay, then yes, I'd like to meet for coffee. I did this thinking I'd probably never hear from him again, but he replied. I'll paste it below:
"Thanks for the explanation, though it wasn't necessary. I was disappointed
when you disappeared, but I didn't dwell on it. That's just how things go
sometimes and all we can do is put it behind us and continue on. I understand your feelings and am perfectly fine just meeting for a friendly chat - something I don't do enough of even with friends. That's more my speed anyway."
So that's encouraging, right? Or do you think he's just saying what he knows I want to hear? All I want right now is to surround myself with nice people with no ulterior agenda. It's so much work reading signals, keeping my guard up, second-guessing myself, analyzing behavior, and trying to have "talks." I hope for better relationships and easier interactions with people in 2006.

I like his response - go and have fun. Don't read into it - he's just a new friend possibly so get out there and network!!!
SP
There is no chase going on here. Later in the message he said he'd still like to have coffee so I will write him back and try to schedule something in the next few days.