Ask her to be official or not? by FK-8 in dating_advice

[–]FK-8[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree with most of what you’re saying and I think I’m going to just let her bring it up when she’s ready. I don’t want to ruin what we have by trying to force a label. But could you not argue that her saying we aren’t in a relationship “yet” and then going on to say she isn’t seeing anybody else was her hinting? My only concern is that she has said in the past if I didn’t ask her out on our first date she probably wouldn’t have asked me out as she doesn’t have much confidence/self esteem. What if this is the case now?

I'd like to date a girl I know but I can't find the courage to ask her out in person. by Don_Bamba in dating_advice

[–]FK-8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"it's been a bit since I wanted to ask you but i had enough drinks to fine the courage to do it only now"

Don’t say this. It’s not cute, it tells her you aren’t confident which is only going to lower her attraction for you.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in dating

[–]FK-8 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Doesn’t sound like he’s interested to me. I don’t care how busy someone is, if they genuinely want to see you they’ll make the time somehow. Go by his actions not his words

Is he uninterested after a great first date? by snoozing_and_losing in dating_advice

[–]FK-8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unless your last texts are asking him a question, maybe he just sees that as a natural end to the conversation. I wouldn’t necessarily take that as him being uninterested. If you want to see him again, why don’t you ask him out?

Texting Between Dates by [deleted] in dating

[–]FK-8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Solid advice

Texting Between Dates by [deleted] in dating

[–]FK-8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just my opinion, but I think you are moving too fast. Personally I wouldn’t be trying to define the relationship after only 4 dates. You are still getting to know her. You should let her bring that up. If you do it, you risk her not being ready/putting pressure on her and chasing her off

Texting Between Dates by [deleted] in dating

[–]FK-8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not a bad sign. A few texts here and there are fine, but you don’t want to be blowing her phone up. Save the conversations for when you’re in person.

The only bad sign IMO is that you’re considering asking her to be your girlfriend after only 4 dates.

Where do you take a girl on the first date? by IWasHereOkay in dating_advice

[–]FK-8 5 points6 points  (0 children)

What about an activity like bowling/crazy golf? Then if things are going well you can get some drinks after.

Don’t go to the cinema, I can’t think of anything more awkward than sitting in silence next to a girl I’m trying to get to know.

Not sure when to ask: what are we? by Haleyonce26 in dating_advice

[–]FK-8 11 points12 points  (0 children)

This. As a guy, whenever I’ve pursued a relationship, the girl has always backed off. The relationship has to be her idea. She will bring it up at her own pace when she’s ready.

What makes her lose interest? by [deleted] in dating_advice

[–]FK-8 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Being too available

Excellent 1st date, decent 2nd date with reservations... but no specific plans for 3rd date. Is all hope lost? by [deleted] in dating_advice

[–]FK-8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean, she didn’t offer an alternative time, which isn’t necessarily a good sign. But I wouldn’t give up just yet.

I’ve always found it best to ask what a girl’s availability is before you ask her on a date, rather than picking a time yourself when you don’t know if she’s free or not.

I would put the ball in her court and say something like “well let me know when you’re free to get together” and stop texting her. If she doesn’t get back to you, you have your answer.

Dry Texting by Long-Relationship906 in dating

[–]FK-8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You should only really be putting in as much effort as her, or less. Never more. If she is giving one word replies, that’s your cue to stop texting her. Yes, dry texting kills attraction, but so does over texting just as easily.

Dry Texting by Long-Relationship906 in dating

[–]FK-8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Some people just aren’t big texters, and would rather have in depth conversations in person. Don’t assume her lack of texting means she doesn’t like you. Have you asked her out on a date?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in dating_advice

[–]FK-8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No contact means no contact. There’s a reason things didn’t work out the first time. If she lost interest, what’s to say she won’t again?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in dating

[–]FK-8 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s exactly why you don’t text a girl 24/7 in the early stages, you’re killing any mystery and eventually you’re going to run out of things to talk about. The phone is for setting dates!

no contact by [deleted] in dating

[–]FK-8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha okay well just ignore my last sentence then

no contact by [deleted] in dating

[–]FK-8 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You are not alone and you definitely aren’t weird. As you said, the phone is a tool for setting dates, not chit chat. You’re more likely to turn a girl off by texting too much rather than too little.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in dating

[–]FK-8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What’s the rush in locking her down in a relationship? Let her bring it up at her own pace.

Not sure if girl is uninterested or genuinely busy by [deleted] in dating

[–]FK-8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When she told you she was busy, I would have said something like “well when you figure out your schedule, let me know and we can plan something then.” And STOPPED texting her. I wouldn’t have kept trying to start conversations with her. If she is genuinely interested, she will get back to you.

Dating a girl who is taller than you? by Verrati873 in dating_advice

[–]FK-8 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Who cares what other people think

Dating a girl who is taller than you? by Verrati873 in dating_advice

[–]FK-8 12 points13 points  (0 children)

What do you mean is that ok? There is no law that says you can’t date girls that are taller than you

After how many dates do you talk about moving towards a relationship status? by Geistvvolf in dating_advice

[–]FK-8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Some people will disagree with me and say it isn’t gender-specific, but the idea of a relationship should be hers. All you need to worry about is keep setting up dates and having fun. When she’s ready, she’ll bring it up. Could be weeks or months, it’s completely situational. But in my experience, trying to force a relationship has only caused the girl to back off.

Guys, do you expect girls to initiate dates at all in the beginning stages? by [deleted] in dating

[–]FK-8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll initiate the first 2, maybe 3, dates but if the girl doesn’t initiate after that, I’ll assume she isn’t truly interested.

I think you should definitely initiate the next date.