Even though I never call and never ask him to get together, my new boy (of almost 2 weeks) needs SPACE.
WTF?!?
Then he tells me "I like you a lot," "things are going too fast," (I agree) and "it's so good to talk to you and hear your voice."
He just got out of a long relationship in June. I just got out of one in July, but I think I am doing way better than he is.
This is just so frustrating because I feel like he was the one pursuing me the whole time and I was in a really good place until the last few days, I started to really like him back. He even made me a romantic mix CD and gave it to me on our first date. At first, he was calling and asking me to hang out like every day and I would say, no, I am going to spend time with the girls today ...
I am pissed at him and if he calls me today or tomorrow, I am not answering — which will be sooo hard because I really like him!
When he told me all this, I was just very cool, nice and understanding. I just said I wanted him to do what was best for him and wanted him to be happy.
Wow, what a mixed signal! Do exactly what he asked, give him the space and play that so-called game. It's hard, but if he is a guy you really like and he likes you the same but he's just freaking out, it will be worth it when he comes back around....which seriously might just be a couple days because it sounds to me like he was really into you.
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i feel like in the begginning of dating, it is often a power game, with each side wanting to be in control, have the upper hand, and not get hurt. While lots of people hate "playing games" or whatever, I feel like it makes sense with someone you don't know that well- i dont know if i'd be rushing to the phone after a day- i still don't with my bf and we've been together for over 2.5 years! I'd just play it as it happens- it will either fizzle out or heat up- and until then, I wouldn't stress over his calls, like you said. Its like in swingers, they call when you don't care anymore. Somehow they sense it. You randomly, unexpectedly met a great guy and you can randomly, unexpectedly meet another great guy- so you have absolutely nothing to worry about. The worst that could happen is that he could lose YOU.
Whoa, this is so confusing! I don't get how playing games can be combined with seeing each other every day in the beginning - the latter I would usually interpret as meaning you're incredibly into each other, but the former makes me want to be very careful. Since he's recently out a long relationship, I guess it makes sense that he's into you (so the daily thing) but a little wary of a new relationship (depending how the last ended). It seems like you're making the right decision to slow the process down. Not calling you this weekend - did he say he would? Is this a longer time between contact than usual? If no, then don't worry, but if yes, are you sure he's interested in a serious relationship?