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Am I overreacting?

I’ve been talking to a guy for almost two weeks now but we’re not at the dating stage, just getting to know each other. Everything was fine at the beginning, we texted a lot as well as talked on the phone for long hours. Last weekend he got so busy with work, mother’s day and a birthday party which I understand but ever since then we haven’t been communicating much. He’s the one who asked to take me out and spend time with him. He seems like a great guy and everything it’s just the lack of communication which scares me and makes me think we won’t get any further. I just asked him if he really wants to take me out.

Now that I think about it I should’ve waited a few days or so to see if he would message me but do you guys think it was ok for me to do so?
ravenwind43 · 51-55, F
Sometimes men just get busy and they don't stop to think about "how it looks." They don't read into it the same. I figured that out over time.
ravenwind43 · 51-55, F
@SW-User hah. They don't think about time passage in communication the same as we do.
SW-User
@ravenwind43 aight... I think when they are really interested they think of nothing else...
ravenwind43 · 51-55, F
@SW-User life still has to be lived even if they do...lol
ozgirl512 · 26-30, F
Maybe, maybe not .. It never hurts to ask, but at the same times people don't like being pressured... The bottom line is this communicate differently, there's often less of it lol... Do don't judge him by our standards or he will come up short... And one more thing, don't out all your eggs in one basket, keep doing the things you like and if he comes along, great
FlowerchildK16 · 22-25, F
@ozgirl512 thank you. In the moment I wanted to ask and after I was like dang it I seem like a crazy girl who barely knows this guy he’s probably thinking the same like can she back up we don’t know each other. But I mean I don’t blow up his phone or anything I just asked this one simple question so I won’t waste my time
ozgirl512 · 26-30, F
@FlowerchildK16 he may also just be busy you know... Just move on and see if he comes to the party :)
Ynotisay · M
Since you asked, no. It wasn't right. That is, if he's a man who doesn't appreciate undue pressure from a woman. You're already at "lack of communication' with a guy you haven't even gone out with. Sorry. But that's a big red flag.
FlowerchildK16 · 22-25, F
@Ynotisay yeah I figured
FlowerchildK16 · 22-25, F
I don’t think I’m pressuring him. I’ve been laid back I give him space I don’t message him it’s just this one time I needed confirmation so I asked
Ynotisay · M
@FlowerchildK16 Older man perspective? You're 18-21. This is the kind of thing you don't want to sweat to much. When it's right it happens organically. When it's not you can't push it. That's not the right jumping off point.
JimboUk · 31-35, M
Your overthinking because you are excited at the possibilities.
You stated yourself the pair of you arent at the dating stage yet, plus he has work to complete and family events to celebrate.

Of course there will be distance between you during that time but it doesn't mean he has lost interest.
FlowerchildK16 · 22-25, F
@JimboUk ugh, thank you❤️ I understand what you mean
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FlowerchildK16 · 22-25, F
@SW-User I agree, that’s why I asked him so he could just tell the truth. And also so I won’t waste my time preparing to see him if he actually doesn’t want to
SW-User
@FlowerchildK16 Sweetie... most don’t usually tell you when they’ve lost interest. That requires too much honesty. They usually just stop communicating..
FlowerchildK16 · 22-25, F
. When we first started talking, out of nowhere, he said if it’s okay with you I would like to take you out sometime.
Quizzical · 46-50, M
@St0ut I'd give it another week, if still nothing then move on. @FlowerchildK16
St0ut · 51-55, M
@Quizzical she can move on now. They are not darting. Lol.
Quizzical · 46-50, M
@St0ut She obviously does not want to move on just yet or else it would not be an issue for her, lol
SW-User
A date is just a date. It's okay to
ask questions, but I think a healthy perspective is to not romanticize a date. Real life does happen, and honestly, friends are better
FlowerchildK16 · 22-25, F
@SW-User yeah but I’m flying out to his state. Not necessarily to meet him but I have family there. But he’s the one who asked to take me out so my point is, I don’t want to go there and he end up backing out that’s why I wanna know now because there’s lack of communication. I just don’t want things to be awkward
FlowerchildK16 · 22-25, F
I want him to be honest and straight up, if he was messaging me out of boredom say it, if you actually wanna take me out, let me know
SW-User
@FlowerchildK16 I think that's a good idea. I'd focus on family time while I was there
I think it’s okay. You were just trying to see where you stand with him. There is no sense in spending time with him if his interests end up being different than yours. What I would have probably done is not text him or talk with him on the phone.
Dancingxghost · 36-40, M
he is just busy but yeah he should have explained it in order not to make you doubt his intentions..maybe he realized he just wants to be friends
SW-User
I wouldn’t have.
SW-User
@FlowerchildK16 Call me Old school but it seems like chasing him...
FlowerchildK16 · 22-25, F
@SW-User no I agree with you, I completely believe it
SW-User
@FlowerchildK16 Let him pursue you. Men like to do the chasing..
SW-User
You're worth more than this. Spend time with people who want to spend time with you!

Don't chase fools gladly, you'll regret it.
💜
SW-User
sometimes a fella just needs some space
DonaldTrumpet · 70-79, M
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StevetheSleeve · 31-35, M
Sure. Now get an answer out of that dude.
DonaldTrumpet · 70-79, M
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SW-User
@DonaldTrumpet you reckon Trumpet?
TheRascallyOne · 31-35, M
Your to clingy
TheRascallyOne · 31-35, M
@FlowerchildK16 cant rush things guys get scared if you do
FlowerchildK16 · 22-25, F
@TheRascallyOne what am I rushing?
TheRascallyOne · 31-35, M
@FlowerchildK16 a response
SW-User
You're okay to ask questions
SW-User
Sure..why not ? it’s 2019 👍️
tenente · 100+, M
will hold my reply for when you find out he's actually a catfish, married 10+ years with 3 kids
SW-User
@tenente Good advice Tenente!
tenente · 100+, M
@SW-User ... maybe he's Canadian(?) 🤔
SW-User
@tenente That’s just the way it is ... 🙂

 
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