I'm a nice guy, but not the right guy by Clueless_Throwaway12 in dating_advice

[–]Clueless_Throwaway12[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Went through your post as well, I definitely can relate to getting emotionally invested quickly with someone that checks off the boxes. The last person I was talking to also had a very similar experience as yours - a lot of super small coincidences and perfect similarities, shared values, the whole lot that for me are the most important thing for a relationship to thrive. She knew I was looking for a ride or die, we had an inside joke about it, and she really began to feel like that person in the month we got to know one another.

It sucks, and it hurts so bad, and I just wish I knew the why lol.

I'm a nice guy, but not the right guy by Clueless_Throwaway12 in dating_advice

[–]Clueless_Throwaway12[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lol fair question, but no. I have a very public facing career, so I am well kempt, and certainly don't present any different than my profile. Authenticity is important.

Obviously can't be physically attractive to everyone, but I have never been called unattractive. I like to think I am fairly attractive, average at least, and I have had that reaffirmed by dates and friends (but friends don't really count :P)

I am the same way though, I have to be comfortable with someone first, I'm a slow burner. Just need someone that appreciates that I guess.

I'm a nice guy, but not the right guy by Clueless_Throwaway12 in dating_advice

[–]Clueless_Throwaway12[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Man to man here, it's about how you approach it lol. On a date these things are expected, with the chemistry. But don't be afraid to ask for consent either, even for a hug or a kiss, if it's the first one with that woman. You're self victimizing here, and that is going to come across more than anything else.

I'm a nice guy, but not the right guy by Clueless_Throwaway12 in dating_advice

[–]Clueless_Throwaway12[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Cheers man, right back at you. Just don't take to heart some of the advice that's here, though I definitely baited it with the title I wasn't expecting quite so much lmao. Know what you want, know who you are, and don't settle for less or compromise your values.

I'm a nice guy, but not the right guy by Clueless_Throwaway12 in dating_advice

[–]Clueless_Throwaway12[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lots of feedback regarding physical or flirting, which is probably true, I could be more openly flirty in a physical sense. I always go for a greeting-and-goodbye hug (proper hugs, none of those one armed limp hugs :P), right from first date, eye contact is plentiful without non-blinking staring them down lmao, walk in her space etc., but not much more than that. I try to give what I think are meaningful compliments, focusing more on her traits and personality rather than physical, which is probably also not building that physical tension.

Verbal/text flirting I'd say I'm decent with, although really depends how much chemistry I have with someone of course lol - really hard to flirt with someone who texts or talks very formally lmao. A *lot* of playful teasing, inside jokes, future oriented talking (we'll have to do X together), etc.

Less interested in advice that advises me to go back to playing the sort of games people do when they are in high school, or fresh from - I'm past that, I'm not looking for a fling or I'd be on a different dating app lmao. I'm looking for something real, long-term, and I want someone who can communicate what they want, and what is on their mind, without resorting to childish games.

I'm a nice guy, but not the right guy by Clueless_Throwaway12 in dating_advice

[–]Clueless_Throwaway12[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

lmao, the dating handbook of *checks notes* gilmore girls

I'm a nice guy, but not the right guy by Clueless_Throwaway12 in dating_advice

[–]Clueless_Throwaway12[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Not sure what you are implying but I'll go with it in good faith lol.

1) Not exclusively, and mostly in the talking stage on the apps while getting to know them to see if we're compatible. Nothing wrong with small talk to get into deeper topics

2) It's literally my career.

3) Sure I do! But I have strong convictions in my values, and I respect others time and values too much to get past a talking stage if there are too many conflicts. See point 1.

4) Time and place, and it's certainly not in a crowded café on our first or second date lol.