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Wish me luck. I had a crush on her already before going on this week long trip with her and my other classmates. Now that it's concluded, I realize I'm head over heels. I've got plenty of the requisite butterflies and fear of rejection going on. I just hope I'm not too late. Tomorrow will either be the best day of my life or a long night of drinking.

She's coming over to my apartment this weekend for a movie. Should I cook? I don't want my apartment to smell like food and then she hates the smell.
 
She already "downgraded" the date by bringing her sister along. Don't try to reschedule NOW or you'll loose her. She had ample choice on the date timeframe but choose it to be a very specific time and a very specific situation: it's likely she is doing this on purpose to see if you can flirt without being too obvious and if you can play along with the date like some sort of step-dad.
If you try to dodge this... "trial" by setting another date, it will look like you already know you won't be able to keep up. Don't do it.

This is terrible advice. You're looking way too far into some imaginary mind game shit. The "date" sounds horrible. You don't go rollerskating with a girl and her little sister for a first date. That's awkward as fuck.
 
She's coming over to my apartment this weekend for a movie. Should I cook? I don't want my apartment to smell like food and then she hates the smell.

Bruh, you don't need much for Netflix and chilling
except a condom

On a more serious note, why not ask her?
 
Date tonight was meh. I carried it. Spent a long time on the phone today with the girl I'm "on a break" with, and we're going out for lunch tomorrow. I suppose I made her jealous, which isn't exactly what I intended.

Might try to set up another date this weekend too with someone else. A cute queer left-leaning vegan lawyer "liked" me, so I dropped her a line. All in all, kinda ... goes with the vegan lawyer I went out with tonight ... so I might as well ride out the theme.
 
Well my psychopathic ex broke up with me in a really bitchy terrible and unbealavable manner (after I travelled 12 hours to see her); now she is texting me at 2 am in the morning after trying to whatsapp me everyday, asking if Im ok and other shit. Im ignoring her. Shes desperate to try and get any response from me. She was sure she wanted to brake up but now shes the one texting and chasing me? (ain't thats the wrong way round?). Note: shes not saying she wants mw back.

Shes truelly psychopathic and bipolar. She hates her life. She hates her own family to death at times (swears at them and crap etc). However I do love her even after all that shit... But ugh.. What she did is kinda unforgivable? If I reply she wont learn her lesson either, she has to understand that I cant be treated this way.
 
Wait-and-see approach wins. Next question: I'm a huge nerd and she's not. Should I hide my multitudes of nerd-stuff for now or leave it be and let her face the full brunt of my hobbies? What am I saying. I'm going to hide them.

Date tonight was meh. I carried it. Spent a long time on the phone today with the girl I'm "on a break" with, and we're going out for lunch tomorrow. I suppose I made her jealous, which isn't exactly what I intended.

Might try to set up another date this weekend too with someone else. A cute queer left-leaning vegan lawyer "liked" me, so I dropped her a line. All in all, kinda ... goes with the vegan lawyer I went out with tonight ... so I might as well ride out the theme.

Do you actually like any of those women? Doesn't seem worth the effort if you aren't interested.
 
Do you actually like any of those women? Doesn't seem worth the effort if you aren't interested.

I really like the girl I'm on a break with. A lot. I've posted a lot about her. But, again, we're on a break, and we might not date again; it's up in the air at this point (and we'll just shift into friendship, I suppose).

I'm not seeing the girl I went out with tonight again. We didn't click.

As far as anyone else I might potentially date -- well, I won't know until I meet them.
 
Wait-and-see approach wins. Next question: I'm a huge nerd and she's not. Should I hide my multitudes of nerd-stuff for now or leave it be and let her face the full brunt of my hobbies? What am I saying. I'm going to hide them.

If it looks like the apartment from 40 year old Virgin, hide it. If not, I would let it be.
 
Well my psychopathic ex broke up with me in a really bitchy terrible and unbealavable manner (after I travelled 12 hours to see her); now she is texting me at 2 am in the morning after trying to whatsapp me everyday, asking if im ok and other shit. Im ignoring her. Shes desperate to try and get any response from me.

Truelly psychopathic and bipolar. She hates her life. She hates her own family to death at times (swears at them and crap etc). However I do love her even after all that shit... But ugh.. What she did is kinda unforgivable? If I reply she wont learn her lesson either.

I dated and was engaged to someone with bipolar disorder for most of 10 years. I understand the struggle, believe me. But have some empathy - it is the disease that is causing this kind of outburst, whether it's a spontaneous breakup or difficulty with family. You need to separate the disease from the (presumably) wonderful woman that is afflicted by it. My ex used to analogize that you wouldn't blame a cancer patient for being weak or vomiting or showing other symptoms. These manic episodes are symptoms.

However, it is an extremely difficult burden on someone who is in a relationship with her. If you are not in a place in your life where you can shoulder that burden with patience or if you don't have the qualities necessary, maybe it's better to break up. It's not a problem with you - most of us simply aren't cut out for it.

Wait-and-see approach wins. Next question: I'm a huge nerd and she's not. Should I hide my multitudes of nerd-stuff for now or leave it be and let her face the full brunt of my hobbies? What am I saying. I'm going to hide them.



Do you actually like any of those women? Doesn't seem worth the effort if you aren't interested.

Hide the nerdy shit, for god's sake, haha. At least until you know her better.

I really like the girl I'm on a break with. A lot. I've posted a lot about her. But, again, we're on a break, and we might not date again; it's up in the air at this point (and we'll just shift into friendship, I suppose).

I'm not seeing the girl I went out with tonight again. We didn't click.

As far as anyone else I might potentially date -- well, I won't know until I meet them.

Successful dating is a crazy world. I "like" a ton of girls. It's probably why I can't see myself settling down. I have fun hanging out with them all. But the only one I could see myself getting serious with 1) really wanted children, which I don't, and 2) couldn't handle that I am still good friends with the aforementioned ex. We broke up earlier this year and that really hit me hard.
 
Tinder girl hasn't texted me back yet, but it seems odd for her to just drop it out of nowhere. I said to hit me up when she's free so she could just be busy - if not though no big deal. She's hot and pretty funny but I wasn't too invested.

Girl I've been talking about for months now - just gonna call her Tori from now on. Not her real name, but easier to type than "GIRL I'VE BEEN TALKING ABOUT" and it's been so long that regulars in here should know who I'm talkin about anyway. We talked a bit today, she sent me a snap this morning celebrating our two week streak on snapchat lol and from there it was just kinda small-talkish. I retweeted some thing asking "what are the first three things that come to mind when you think of me" and I texted her asking directly because I was curious - she said "rapper, feminist, and generous" so hey that ain't bad at all lol. The rap thing is a running joke between us seeing as how we're both super white (well I'm Syrian but whatever). Otherwise though that was about it, I haven't seen her since the party Saturday night since she's been spending a lot of time at home studying for a test she had today and working on her big project for Friday and just generally been keeping to herself to recuperate after a long and stressful week.

Let me just tell y'all about this shitty party lol. Was supposed to start at 10:00 but switched to 8:30 after I'd already made other plans. I was told that the person hosting didn't really want people there before 10 though so I was planning on showing up at 10:30 since my friends wanted me to go to the fair with them. 9:55 I get a text from Tori telling me they're almost out of drinks and I should hurry, so I leave the fair early (wasted a lot of cash because of that) and show up to find...

Seven people there, including Tori. Three of them were puking and on the verge of blacking out. So I start helpin birthday boy puke into a bag and carry him onto the couch. Do the same for this other dude I also didn't know. Tori's drunk roommate drunkenly slaps my drink out of my hand when I was trying to toast at one point. She also dropped a wine bottle (that was thankfully empty) and me and Tori had to sweep the kitchen floor so nobody got hurt. Tori's best friend was puking too, so Tori helped her up to her room and cleaned her up while me and my friend who doesn't drink were taking care of the other two. Her dumb roommate has some kind of beef with me I think? I don't know why but whatever. She kept shutting me up and interrupting me while we were all having a discussion, then got mad when I hugged Tori saying that she was hers and she'd fight me. Tori's agitated as fuck at this point having to take care of everyone and goes upstairs to nap since the pukey people were asleep and I had promised to make sure everything was fine. For the record I'd had like 9 shots but I'm also not an asshole when I drink and have never made a mess or anything, her and my friend said I was really helpful when I asked the next day and I bought a pizza for everyone once things chilled.

Was pretty shit. Also found out her roommate was talkin shit about me afterward but I was holding in a laugh like half the time she was talking because she kept going on about how great her friendship with Tori is when Tori herself has told me she doesn't even like her, lol...

Anyway though I'm thinking of asking Tori if she wants to go on a walk through the park with me on Friday before the party. I really do miss her and I asked if she wanted to today but she said she had church. I grew up here in town (which is rare since it's a college town) so I went to that park a lot as a kid and she really loves nature walks so it should be a lot of fun.

Hide the nerdy shit, for god's sake, haha. At least until you know her better.

lol yeah I avoid even mentioning video games until I make an impression through other hobbies/traits.
 
Without most of the paraphernalia, my apartment looks pretty good...except for the massive videogame collection and shelf full of consoles in the corner. Mayhap I should hide the anime DVDs I have as well. There's no way I can hide the videogames though. There's too many. I hope she has a tolerance for nerdy shit. Getting nervous now. Fuck. It's like being a blank slate to pop culture gets you more dating mileage.
 
Without most of the paraphernalia, my apartment looks pretty good...except for the massive videogame collection and shelf full of consoles in the corner. Mayhap I should hide the anime DVDs I have as well. There's no way I can hide the videogames though. There's too many. I hope she has a tolerance for nerdy shit. Getting nervous now. Fuck. It's like being a blank slate to pop culture gets you more dating mileage.

Oh well just having a bunch of games is fine, plus if she's coming over to your house I'd imagine she knows you at least a little bit.

I would put the anime in a corner somewhere tbh lol but that aside don't worry so much.
 
Without most of the paraphernalia, my apartment looks pretty good...except for the massive videogame collection and shelf full of consoles in the corner. Mayhap I should hide the anime DVDs I have as well. There's no way I can hide the videogames though. There's too many. I hope she has a tolerance for nerdy shit. Getting nervous now. Fuck. It's like being a blank slate to pop culture gets you more dating mileage.

Don't hide who you are. That said, this is a call to assess the aesthetics of where you live. For instance, I have no qualms about having a Wii U and Gamepad out; I also have a rack that contains Blu-Rays, DVDs, and a few games. And don't be nervous: own it. By the way, 100% of girls who have seen cute little Pokemon bead art magnets on my fridge have commented upon them positively, and I totally played Mario Kart 8 with someone this year.

That said, definitely tidy up beforehand. But that should be standard protocol whenever a guest comes over -- especially a date.

Also, invest in a bottle of red wine and dark chocolate.
 
Without most of the paraphernalia, my apartment looks pretty good...except for the massive videogame collection and shelf full of consoles in the corner. Mayhap I should hide the anime DVDs I have as well. There's no way I can hide the videogames though. There's too many. I hope she has a tolerance for nerdy shit. Getting nervous now. Fuck. It's like being a blank slate to pop culture gets you more dating mileage.

I'll quote the great Dr. Ian Malcom - "Yeah, yeah, but your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could that they didn't stop to think if they should."

Substitute apartment full of anime dvds for genetically-engineered dinosaurs.

As the devil said, it's time to reevaluate your life choices :P Rip those dvds to a media center and put them in a closet. I literally can't think of a bigger turnoff for your average woman, except maybe a well and a basket of lotion.
 
I'd hide the hentai, yes :P

Other than that, don't hide games or anything. No need for, if this is gonna be serious she's gonna find out anyway.
 
Ok so the first date with a new girl went pretty damn amazing. Went for drinks and sat outside together and talked for 3 hours, which flew by so fast, I think we would have kept it going but she had to wake up early. I think we really hit it off. I even got out that I currently live at home and am looking for a new job and she was totally fine with it as she has been in the same boat, which was a huge weight off my chest. I said goodbye with a hug, but there is no way I am not going to kiss her on the next date. Probably should've went for it but oh well.

Anyway, I'm SUPER nervous about the second date, whereas I went into the first feeling totally fine. I feel like we covered A LOT talking already, and I'm worried we won't have much to talk about this time. Also, any cheap second date ideas? I'm trying to think of something so that we aren't talking the entire date face-to-face.

Edit: to the above poster, yep, hide the anime haha. And I'd crack a joke when you are entering your place about how you are kind of a nerd to lighten the mood so she isn't caught completely off guard.
 
I'll quote the great Dr. Ian Malcom - "Yeah, yeah, but your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could that they didn't stop to think if they should."

Substitute apartment full of anime dvds for genetically-engineered dinosaurs.

As the devil said, it's time to reevaluate your life choices :P Rip those dvds to a media center and put them in a closet. I literally can't think of a bigger turnoff for your average woman, except maybe a well and a basket of lotion.

I used to decorate my bedroom with an 18 inch tall anime robot girl statue (Kos-mos from Xenosaga) who had a magnetically-attached breastplate that could be removed. That's in addition to a toddler bed (babysat my nephew 4 nights a week) and a mini-Deathwing statue (dragon from World of Warcraft). I've since cleaned up my decor. No more anime/comic/gaming statues, more photos of family, friends, pets, and vacations.
 
Ok so the first date with a new girl went pretty damn amazing. Went for drinks and sat outside together and talked for 3 hours, which flew by so fast, I think we would have kept it going but she had to wake up early. I think we really hit it off. I even got out that I currently live at home and am looking for a new job and she was totally fine with it as she has been in the same boat, which was a huge weight off my chest. I said goodbye with a hug, but there is no way I am not going to kiss her on the next date. Probably should've went for it but oh well.

Anyway, I'm SUPER nervous about the second date, whereas I went into the first feeling totally fine. I feel like we covered A LOT talking already, and I'm worried we won't have much to talk about this time. Also, any cheap second date ideas? I'm trying to think of something so that we aren't talking the entire date face-to-face.

Edit: to the above poster, yep, hide the anime haha. And I'd crack a joke when you are entering your place about how you are kind of a nerd to lighten the mood so she isn't caught completely off guard.

It's as simple as checking out the local spots, things like museums, other attractions, etc. Those shouldn't break the bank and they can be really fun too.
 
Right when I thought I was getting somewhere in tinder:

REDACTED, 30, Since 18 November 2015, 23:46

REDACTED: hi

How's it going REDACTED?

REDACTED: you looking to hookup? lol

I'm down for whatever

REDACTED: I'm looking to hookup. I have a boyfriend who can't have sex with me because of his erectile dysfunction.
REDACTED: lets talk over email? it's much better if he does not find out.
REDACTED: REDACTED@yahoo.com send me an email and we'll get this going

Who volunteers that kind of info
why would they tell me I'd be helping them cheat
the email doesnt turn up in any searches and the pics aren't stolen from google images but I'm soured to the whole thing even if it's legit :(
 
Right when I thought I was getting somewhere in tinder:

REDACTED, 30, Since 18 November 2015, 23:46

REDACTED: hi

How's it going REDACTED?

REDACTED: you looking to hookup? lol

I'm down for whatever

REDACTED: I'm looking to hookup. I have a boyfriend who can't have sex with me because of his erectile dysfunction.
REDACTED: lets talk over email? it's much better if he does not find out.
REDACTED: REDACTED@yahoo.com send me an email and we'll get this going

Who volunteers that kind of info
why would they tell me I'd be helping them cheat
the email doesnt turn up in any searches and the pics aren't stolen from google images but I'm soured to the whole thing even if it's legit :(

Look inside your heart. You already know the answer.

Also, even if this weren't a bot, why would you pursue it?
 
Curious if anyone thinks I was too pushy.

Matched a girl, chatted a little bit, asked her for her number and sheer have it right to me. Texted her to say hi, asked her where she lives, doesn't respond. That night text again to ask how her day was, exchange a message or two then ask her if she has plans for Saturday and don't hear back at all. I'm not going to bothering texting her again but was I too forward? I've never had things getting to a grinding halt as soon as we start talking through texts and getting their number.
 
Curious if anyone thinks I was too pushy.

Matched a girl, chatted a little bit, asked her for her number and sheer have it right to me. Texted her to say hi, asked her where she lives, doesn't respond. That night text again to ask how her day was, exchange a message or two then ask her if she has plans for Saturday and don't hear back at all. I'm not going to bothering texting her again but was I too forward? I've never had things getting to a grinding halt as soon as we start talking through texts and getting their number.

Sounds fine to me.
 
Curious if anyone thinks I was too pushy.

Matched a girl, chatted a little bit, asked her for her number and sheer have it right to me. Texted her to say hi, asked her where she lives, doesn't respond. That night text again to ask how her day was, exchange a message or two then ask her if she has plans for Saturday and don't hear back at all. I'm not going to bothering texting her again but was I too forward? I've never had things getting to a grinding halt as soon as we start talking through texts and getting their number.

I try to move things along quickly as well. Life moves pretty fast, I ain't got time to text for weeks and wait around for her to feel comfortable around me. That's what a date in a public place is for.
 
I don't like the idea of hiding your stuff unless it's truly outrageous. I'd only be willing to hide stuff of you're also willing to give it up forever. If you start a relationship pretending to be someone else you better be prepared to be that person.

Obviously as you get to know someone you become more accepting of things so maybe then you can open up more. I'm just wary of having to hide my personality to attract someone. If I have to hide my personality for someone to like me than I question if that person is right for me anyway.

Well my psychopathic ex broke up with me in a really bitchy terrible and unbealavable manner (after I travelled 12 hours to see her); now she is texting me at 2 am in the morning after trying to whatsapp me everyday, asking if Im ok and other shit. Im ignoring her. Shes desperate to try and get any response from me. She was sure she wanted to brake up but now shes the one texting and chasing me? (ain't thats the wrong way round?). Note: shes not saying she wants mw back.

Shes truelly psychopathic and bipolar. She hates her life. She hates her own family to death at times (swears at them and crap etc). However I do love her even after all that shit... But ugh.. What she did is kinda unforgivable? If I reply she wont learn her lesson either, she has to understand that I cant be treated this way.

My last ex acted in a similar fashion though she had borderline personality disorder (with anxiety and depression). I stayed for 6 years before realising I was ruining my life. She texted me for months afterwards, in fact it's only now after over a year that she stopped all together (it's been a few months since the last message). Personally I never responded and I think that was the best cause of action.

Around the 4 year mark of our relationship he broke up with me and we were apart for 6 months. After a few months she did the same as your ex and messaged me constantly wanting me back. In the end I did go back to her until I eventually had enough. Even though I knew it was her condition and horrible past that led to her actions I still deserved to be treated so much better. It's a painful thing when you care for someone a lot and do so much for them and they basically throw it in your face (which sounds like what happened to you).

Truth be told I was with her for the wrong reasons. I wanted to help her through her problems. That plus she had lowered my self esteem so much I honestly felt like I couldn't find anyone else. I realised in the end that I didn't love her.

You need to decide if you can forgive her and whether or not you would actually be happy if you went back. Personally it sounds like you don't and I think you should just move on. Those waters have been muddied and there will be lots of issues if you go back now.
 
Without most of the paraphernalia, my apartment looks pretty good...except for the massive videogame collection and shelf full of consoles in the corner. Mayhap I should hide the anime DVDs I have as well. There's no way I can hide the videogames though. There's too many. I hope she has a tolerance for nerdy shit. Getting nervous now. Fuck. It's like being a blank slate to pop culture gets you more dating mileage.

Video games are okay.

Don't hide who you are. That said, this is a call to assess the aesthetics of where you live. For instance, I have no qualms about having a Wii U and Gamepad out; I also have a rack that contains Blu-Rays, DVDs, and a few games. And don't be nervous: own it. By the way, 100% of girls who have seen cute little Pokemon bead art magnets on my fridge have commented upon them positively, and I totally played Mario Kart 8 with someone this year.

That said, definitely tidy up beforehand. But that should be standard protocol whenever a guest comes over -- especially a date.

Also, invest in a bottle of red wine and dark chocolate.

Also this. I understand maybe toning things down a little bit (I'd be a little put off if I walked into someone's place and it was wall to wall anime/video game posters, and my apt is essentially nerd central), but you shouldn't actively hide the fact that you at least like nerdy stuff. People are a lot less resistant 'nerd culture' nowadays anyway.

Actually, how old are you?

(Note: While I have plushies and Amiibos chilling out around the house, my wall/furntiure decor is decidedly not nerdy... and the one gaming poster I have is quite subtle so only fans of the game will recognize it, and the rest will think it's just a cool piece of art. Balance!)
 
I'm going with the fellas on this one. I don't think you did anything wrong.

Sounds fine to me.

I try to move things along quickly as well. Life moves pretty fast, I ain't got time to text for weeks and wait around for her to feel comfortable around me. That's what a date in a public place is for.
Cool, was just curious. And yeah, I don't have time to text during the day so I have even less time for that.
 
Talked to some cute Swedish girl. Then she mentioned her boyfriend. Goddamnit, not again.

You should find a way to prove she's lying about having a boyfriend and call her out on it. It's a matter of respect.

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Well i'm in a pickle...

Is there any tips on knowing if you are the person being rebounded on? Is 3 months a long time for someone who just got out of a years long relationship?
 
Well i'm in a pickle...

Is there any tips on knowing if you are the person being rebounded on? Is 3 months a long time for someone who just got out of a years long relationship?

Details? I mean if she seems to still like ___ then that's a problem but if you don't think that's the case why does it matter?
 
So I signed up for Tinder and have been testing the waters. I don't feel like dating anyone for a while but talking to people is interesting. I just want to meet people and hang out and go slow with this whole thing. Like molasses kinda slow.

This guy I'm talking to is super nice but has already referred to us as a "we" and I'm like.......uhhhhh Idk how to approach it really. We've been talking for less than 24 hours. I haven't spoken to anyone online aside from the one time I tried dating a gaffer so I'm clueless really on how to approach stuff like this. How do I come off as I'd like to hang out and get to know him but I'm not really ready for any "we" stuff any time soon?

:/
 
So I signed up for Tinder and have been testing the waters. I don't feel like dating anyone for a while but talking to people is interesting. I just want to meet people and hang out and go slow with this whole thing. Like molasses kinda slow.

This guy I'm talking to is super nice but has already referred to us as a "we" and I'm like.......uhhhhh Idk how to approach it really. We've been talking for less than 24 hours. I haven't spoken to anyone online aside from the one time I tried dating a gaffer so I'm clueless really on how to approach stuff like this. How do I come off as I'd like to hang out and get to know him but I'm not really ready for any "we" stuff any time soon?

:/

Well, I think it really depends on the context here. Did he say we like "we should go out on a date sometime" or like "we'll be great at this three legged race tourney"? The first typically implies that you and him go somewhere; not particularly as a couple, but two people together. The second means more of a relationship/togetherness thing.

But.... that's a lot of ifs, ands, what ifs, and so on over a single word, and frankly not a lot of people are going to have that much nuance in their wording.

I feel like you're looking into the use of this word a little too hard. Hanging out together is a 'we' thing. So is kissing, dating, getting married, all that stuff. It could mean a lot of things.
 
It differs from person to person, really. Why do you think you're being rebounded against, other than that?

Details? I mean if she seems to still like ___ then that's a problem but if you don't think that's the case why does it matter?

friends for a long time
I was there to console her after it all went down
Talking/hanging out a lot since then.
Almost non-stop, we're closer than ever
For the most part she seems over it - it hasn't been brought up for weeks now.

I had a shot last night but hesitated because of other advice I got earlier that I should probably give it more time. I realized it has only been a few months, but because we've been together a lot it feels like its been twice as long. I can tell we make each other happy and our chemistry is great, but I'm worried the pretenses aren't fully right and it might be all distraction to keep it off her mind.

Should I talk it out, or just make the move? I'm leaning toward the latter.
 
Well, I think it really depends on the context here. Did he say we like "we should go out on a date sometime" or like "we'll be great at this three legged race tourney"? The first typically implies that you and him go somewhere; not particularly as a couple, but two people together. The second means more of a relationship/togetherness thing.

But.... that's a lot of ifs, ands, what ifs, and so on over a single word, and frankly not a lot of people are going to have that much nuance in their wording.

I feel like you're looking into the use of this word a little too hard. Hanging out together is a 'we' thing. So is kissing, dating, getting married, all that stuff. It could mean a lot of things.

Well he keeps emphasizing that he would like us to hang out alone and watch a movie or something. The context of the we is in regards to watching anime that "we should get together and do that sometime" ;____; I've mentioned going out to get coffee but he seems more into alone stuff. So I feel really thrown off by it, honestly. I can't tell if its sexual or if its under the guise of "netflix and chill" but regardless, I still dont know if Im okay with hanging out alone with someone when we haven't even met or talked much. But I don't want to be a total dick about telling him I'm not really up for that stuff yet.

I'm pretty awful at figuring out how to talk to someone and form "boundaries" i guess.
 
So I signed up for Tinder and have been testing the waters. I don't feel like dating anyone for a while but talking to people is interesting.

I would suggest not using Tinder if you don't want to date or hook up. Instead use meetup to find things in your area of interest to you where you can meet people.
 
Well he keeps emphasizing that he would like us to hang out alone and watch a movie or something. The context of the we is in regards to watching anime that "we should get together and do that sometime" ;____; I've mentioned going out to get coffee but he seems more into alone stuff. So I feel really thrown off by it, honestly.

Have you said "No, I do not want to do that but I'm ok with meeting for coffee?" Or perhaps you should just move on to the next person since the guy doesn't have good social skills.
 
Man, what's you guys' take on a girl wanting to remain friends with her exes?

Like sure, there's nothing there anymore and yeah I trust her, but she has this need not to "burn bridges". I feel the only reason I feel uncomfortable is my own security but at the same time.... I don't want to control her either though and I feel bringing it up just makes me look bad (insecure).

How close are we talking?

I had an unfortunate situation some years ago where the girl was still really good friends with her ex, they ended up sleeping together when I was in hospital and she came to break up with me a few hours after my operation, while I was still groggy as shit.
 
I would suggest not using Tinder if you don't want to date or hook up. Instead use meetup to find things in your area of interest to you where you can meet people.

I didn't even really consider it but thanks. I'll scope it out. And I've been pretty consistent on the front of hanging out in public. Maybe its just me but the idea of hanging out in someones room when meeting them for the first time just seems like too much for me.
 
friends for a long time
I was there to console her after it all went down
Talking/hanging out a lot since then.
Almost non-stop, we're closer than ever
For the most part she seems over it - it hasn't been brought up for weeks now.

I had a shot last night but hesitated because of other advice I got earlier that I should probably give it more time. I realized it has only been a few months, but because we've been together a lot it feels like its been twice as long. I can tell we make each other happy and our chemistry is great, but I'm worried the pretenses aren't fully right and it might be all distraction to keep it off her mind.

Should I talk it out, or just make the move? I'm leaning toward the latter.

I'll be honest, I'm still a little confused. So you two... aren't actually together? You can't really be a rebound if you guys aren't or haven't been together in a romantic/sexual way. You've just been a friend that's been there for her.

So, um... I'm guessing you're interested in her then? Then ask her out.

Well he keeps emphasizing that he would like us to hang out alone and watch a movie or something. The context of the we is in regards to watching anime that "we should get together and do that sometime" ;____; I've mentioned going out to get coffee but he seems more into alone stuff. So I feel really thrown off by it, honestly. I can't tell if its sexual or if its under the guise of "netflix and chill" but regardless, I still dont know if Im okay with hanging out alone with someone when we haven't even met or talked much. But I don't want to be a total dick about telling him I'm not really up for that stuff yet.

I'm pretty awful at figuring out how to talk to someone and form "boundaries" i guess.

Oh, yeah, okay, that's pretty weird. Most first dates/even hang outs are more public than that for a number of reasons, I can totally understand you being put off by that.

Telling him you're not up for that isn't a dick move, it's a normal one.

Man, what's you guys' take on a girl wanting to remain friends with her exes?

Like sure, there's nothing there anymore and yeah I trust her, but she has this need not to "burn bridges". I feel the only reason I feel uncomfortable is my own security but at the same time.... I don't want to control her either though and I feel bringing it up just makes me look bad (insecure).

Plenty of people can stay friends with their exes. Unless there are big red flags flying around involving it, I really wouldn't worry about it too much.
 
I dated and was engaged to someone with bipolar disorder for most of 10 years. I understand the struggle, believe me. But have some empathy - it is the disease that is causing this kind of outburst, whether it's a spontaneous breakup or difficulty with family. You need to separate the disease from the (presumably) wonderful woman that is afflicted by it. My ex used to analogize that you wouldn't blame a cancer patient for being weak or vomiting or showing other symptoms. These manic episodes are symptoms.

However, it is an extremely difficult burden on someone who is in a relationship with her. If you are not in a place in your life where you can shoulder that burden with patience or if you don't have the qualities necessary, maybe it's better to break up. It's not a problem with you - most of us simply aren't cut out for it.

I'm willing to forgive her and help her; she is miserable in Wales. I think only her three cats and perhaps her mother is holding her there. My family was willing to help her move out and move in with me and get a well paid job.

IM not expecting much of an apology. Im aspecting just a one message saying how much see misses/loves me/regrets what she did. Instead of the other things.

Our relationship is absolutly magical in my oppinion. The bipolar shit is the exception and I do understand that is not really what she trully wants. She wanted to get married and get a house together a few days before this happened.
 
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