In other news....

[achase123]

I appreciate everyone's perspective on the date #2 post yesterday. W texted last night wondering what time I get off work today. I had let him know Thursday wasn't going to work out for me because my aunt is coming to town and he said "well good things come to those who wait so we'll figure something out". So I'm feeling better about the situation and just seeing what happens. I really like how everyone on here can tell me to knock my shit off because it's for my own good!

Also, Thursday night dude (baby mama drama guy who texted on Friday and I didn't respond to) texted AGAIN yesterday just seeing how things were going. AGAIN I didn't respond. I guess if he texts again I'll have to come up with something to let him know I'm not feeling it. Or should I just keep ignoring? Obviously he's a bit disconnected to keep at it after no response and a horrible date.

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YAY! Regarding other dude, don't respond. Normally I'd be like let him down easy, but he sounds like a loose cannon so I doubt it would be productive and he'd likely go off on you.

[heavenly]

W sounds like a sweet guy with how he responds to both of your scheduling conflicts.

Thursday Night Dude, I can't tell if he is oblivious because he is too wrapped up thinking about his issues and not see things for what they are with you or red flags because he is being persistent when you clearly communicated by not wanting to respond to him. But anyhow, it doesn’t matter what his issue is, what matters is that you want nothing to do with him so you don’t owe him an explanation or anything.

I probably would simply say something along the line saying that you moved on or pursuing other interests and to please stop contacting you.

[achase123]

Oct 9, 2012 11:13:29 GMT -5 @pdx18 said:

YAY! Regarding other dude, don't respond. Normally I'd be like let him down easy, but he sounds like a loose cannon so I doubt it would be productive and he'd likely go off on you.

Yup, that's what I thought.

And I really appreciate the "tough love" yesterday. The thing is, no matter what happens with this guy, it's fine. I do like him and it's a reminder that I can have a good time with someone and actually have a great date, but there are NO guarantees that it'll turn into something at all. If it doesn't, that's ok, it just isn't meant to be for whatever reason.

I was glad that I posted about it though because it helped to put me back into the perspective that I've only been out with this guy twice and don't know enough about him at all.

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Oct 9, 2012 11:17:05 GMT -5 achase123 said:

Oct 9, 2012 11:13:29 GMT -5 @pdx18 said:

YAY! Regarding other dude, don't respond. Normally I'd be like let him down easy, but he sounds like a loose cannon so I doubt it would be productive and he'd likely go off on you.

Yup, that's what I thought.

And I really appreciate the "tough love" yesterday. The thing is, no matter what happens with this guy, it's fine. I do like him and it's a reminder that I can have a good time with someone and actually have a great date, but there are NO guarantees that it'll turn into something at all. If it doesn't, that's ok, it just isn't meant to be for whatever reason.

I was glad that I posted about it though because it helped to put me back into the perspective that I've only been out with this guy twice and don't know enough about him at all.

:Y: :Y: :Y:

[kaneen]

Unless the Thursday night dude texts something that clearly requires a reponse, I'd just continue to ignore.

[jojoandleo]

I think if he texts a third time I would just send a simple "not interested" or if you want to let him down gently maybe "I have met someone I want to pursue and don't want to date other people right now." I had a guy like that when I was young. He continued to call and text even though I never responded or answered for a YEAR! Granted, it got to be about once every two weeks, then once a month, but still. A YEAR!