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What a trip. I'm suprised he's dated you this long. One does have a pretty high opinion of oneself doesn't one?!
that's called self-esteem.. that's the way I want to be treated, what's wrong with it>? I am not asking guys to change, I just date guys who meet my standards
Wow, at first I was tempted to say something like While it is a natural progression, it does sound like this is the move toward something more physically intimate, and if you're not comfortable with that yet (although "taking advantage" sounds like you're putting on the damsel in distress act) then suggest a different activity OR take the opportunity to discuss the dating you're doing and that while you want to enjoy, you're not ready for that step yet.
But then I saw this:
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he hasn't taken me to a nice restaurant for dinner yet!!!
And my first thought was that this guy needs to drop you like a scalding hot rock before he gets even potentially locked into a one-sided relationship loaded with expectations and outright fantasy on your end.
NOT because you want to be appreciated or cherished or would like for things to progress differently, in a more romantic fashion; but rather, because of the distinct use of the word yet in that sentence.
that's called self-esteem.. that's the way I want to be treated, what's wrong with it>? I am not asking guys to change, I just date guys who meet my standards
Nothing wrong with having them meet your standards but you just said above that you want to 'train' them....so essentially you are wanting them to change for you.
Wow, at first I was tempted to say something like While it is a natural progression, it does sound like this is the move toward something more physically intimate, and if you're not comfortable with that yet (although "taking advantage" sounds like you're putting on the damsel in distress act) then suggest a different activity OR take the opportunity to discuss the dating you're doing and that while you want to enjoy, you're not ready for that step yet.
But then I saw this:
And my first thought was that this guy needs to drop you like a scalding hot rock before he gets even potentially locked into a one-sided relationship loaded with expectations and outright fantasy on your end.
NOT because you want to be appreciated or cherished or would like for things to progress differently, in a more romantic fashion; but rather, because of the distinct use of the word yet in that sentence.
Walk East 'til your hat floats.
ok, is that too much to expect a decent dinner after 4 dates???
Nothing wrong with having them meet your standards but you just said above that you want to 'train' them....so essentially you are wanting them to change for you.
he hasn't taken me to a nice restaurant for dinner yet!!!
Where is written that he needs to? Why don't you offer to take him to a nice restaurant or suggest going out for a movie?
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