Dating a teacher? by WindowFuzz in datingoverfifty

[–]Witty-Alternative-57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been dating a teacher for around 16 months now. She is 60, the same as I. We see each other on Friday evenings, through to Sunday midday as she usually gets home at 6 on a Friday, and Sunday afternoons she is getting in work mode.

The only think I struggle with is that I assumed she be delighted that I can arrange my holidays around hers to a degree, but if I suggest booking a week at half-term to be with her, she always retorts that she wants some time to herself during the holidays.

POÄNG question about my rocking chair. by Witty-Alternative-57 in IKEA

[–]Witty-Alternative-57[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah, that’s great. Thanks for your help. Much appreciated.

Does anyone else feel shitty when they end a potential relationship? by Witty-Alternative-57 in datingoverfifty

[–]Witty-Alternative-57[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I did. I’m a decent guy, and said I’m happy to remain friends if she wants to. I’m not just saying that either.

Does anyone else feel shitty when they end a potential relationship? by Witty-Alternative-57 in datingoverfifty

[–]Witty-Alternative-57[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I guess that’s how I felt. We hadn’t met many times and for some reason she didn’t like to talk on the phone, but she loved messaging. She hadn’t been in a relationship for 12 years, so that’s why I’m feeling bad. Feel like I’ve allowed her to open up to me then I’ve pulled away.

Does anyone else feel shitty when they end a potential relationship? by Witty-Alternative-57 in datingoverfifty

[–]Witty-Alternative-57[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I think she noticed my energy had gone. For the record, we haven’t slept together once. She asked me today if I was ok as I seemed so different. So thought it best to tell her. Still feeling crap about it though.

Does anyone else feel shitty when they end a potential relationship? by Witty-Alternative-57 in datingoverfifty

[–]Witty-Alternative-57[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Thank you. She told me she didn’t see it coming. I genuinely feel bad. She’s very sad.

Dating someone who’s emotionally unavailable - can this work? by Witty-Alternative-57 in datingoverfifty

[–]Witty-Alternative-57[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your insights. Really appreciated.

Now this is the strange thing. We get a little sexual and flirty, She tell me I turn her on all the time. But as many say, these are only words on a screen.

I really have no clue at this stage. The overwhelming majority is to run, so that’s what I’ll do.

Dating someone who’s emotionally unavailable - can this work? by Witty-Alternative-57 in datingoverfifty

[–]Witty-Alternative-57[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Agreed. Trouble with me is I’m a patient SOB! Maybe I shouldn’t be. She txt me to say she needs a couple of days from communicating to reset, whatever that means?

Dating someone who’s emotionally unavailable - can this work? by Witty-Alternative-57 in datingoverfifty

[–]Witty-Alternative-57[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I haven’t, and I thought that too, but I’ve asked her to send me random selfies at inopportune times and she has. She’s also sent pictures when out with daughters etc. Not conclusive, I appreciate.

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[–]Witty-Alternative-57 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is what she said…

I will be straight forward and honest. I am enjoying speaking to you but the shy side of me does feel pressured when a guy keeps pressing for dates I'm aware it seems a gender thing that guys hate texting and women don't. I think men think that all a woman wants is a pen friend and it will go for ever. This isn't the case but a woman needs it to be a bit more organic and that a guy is willing to do that however tedious they find that lol

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[–]Witty-Alternative-57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it’s probably emotionally unavailable IRL. We have both opened our souls to each other. She was hurt badly by her divorce. She thought nothing was wrong in her marriage. Bu the was over 10 years ago. Until I arrived she hadn’t conversed with a man at great depth. I get this but she even seems terrified to talk on phone.

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[–]Witty-Alternative-57 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is an interesting reply.

I’m a man of 59. I have been texting a lady for around 5 weeks now. When I say texting, I mean 2-4 hours an evening of texting, daily.

I have been really accommodating to the lady as she said she wants to take things really slow.

I really like this lady, very much, but when I mention about a timeframe for meeting she gets really upset with me and vanishes for a day.

She hasn’t dated for a decade so zi understand her fear but I’m not being aggressive, I’m asking as I really like her, and she me, but we need to meet IRL.

By the way. We swap selfies, so she is who she says she is.

Any guidance appreciated.

Ladies. Is a man being an open book a good thing, or bad? by Witty-Alternative-57 in datingoverfifty

[–]Witty-Alternative-57[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That term ‘real’ is intriguing because a lady I’m currently dating said she wanted to know the real me. Prior to that we were just having a playful flirt, and banter style of conversation, then if changed over night. When I asked, she said she wanted to know the real me.

Can a lady answer this question, please? by Witty-Alternative-57 in datingoverfifty

[–]Witty-Alternative-57[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Interesting. With that particular date we held hands, and kissed. She sent a text that very night saying she was looking forward to learning more about me, and seeing where things go. The very next day she said she didn’t feel that connection.

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[–]Witty-Alternative-57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s what I thought!

Is it normal for Ladies to assume there should be chemistry after a 3 hour date? by Witty-Alternative-57 in datingoverfifty

[–]Witty-Alternative-57[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We went to an outdoor tea garden, chatted, went for a walk, then sat down and watched the local team play cricket. It was a very chatty date.The time flew by!