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I wouldn't date someone I wasn't attracted to. Though honestly that guy sounds sweet, but it also sounds like he's trying too hard which might be one reason why you're not feeling what you think you should.
September, how do you normally progress in a relationship? Do you need chemistry right away? Or do you like to allow things to progress on their own slowly?
All of the serious relationships that I've had were friendships that evolved into a relationship. There was always some sort of physical attraction for me initially, even if it was something small. Then things progressed from there.
When you say he might be trying to hard there may be a lot of truth to that and brought something to mind. During our dates we'll talk and laugh about something but he would sort of do this temperature check on me and say things like "Look we're two people having a great time!" or "See I told you're I am just this laid-back guy. We have so much fun together". Then he'll try to lightly touch my hand, arm or shoulder. That to me feels like forced chemistry. It's like you tried something, got a laugh from me or a smile, and now you need to know RIGHT NOW if I'm into you. Although he doesn't mean any harm by that, it's a mood killer for me. I like people to allow me time to develop feelings.
I sense that he is commitment ready and wants a long term relationship and I want the same things too but I can't rush my feelings along within a 2 to 4 hour date window.
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