So I just had a second date with the woman from my church - what is the next step?

[timewerx]

We went out tonight to watch the new Joker film (really good film). I was holding her hand quite a bit during the film.

As we was taking the taxi home (holding each other's hand) I did say

*I am really having a strong liking for you*

She laughed mildly in response saying *you barely known me long*

(Which is true only been 6-7 weeks approximately).

But fact is we message each other - we have now gone out twice together (this second one was more her idea).

Where should I take this?

Because I feel as a man it is the man's job to lead this kind of thing!

She did say a few weeks ago she is not ready for relationship (cos hurt from the past hence why she goes to church).

Am I ready for a relationship? Heart says yes - but my head says no.

Same time I would like her and I to be exclusive in SOME WAY if that makes sense?

Any suggestions.

Thanks

After a second date? Have a third date!

She laughed mildly in response saying *you barely known me long*

That could be her (polite) way of saying "Are you getting creepy on me? I barely know you!"

Because I feel as a man it is the man's job to lead this kind of thing!

It's also our duty to "read" a woman's mind...

Don't lead her to where she doesn't want to go. And you're in luck, she won't tell you!

Learn to read a person. I'm serious. The ability to deduce a person's thoughts and making an effective response one of the keys to a strong relationship. Of course, that response doesn't always end up with you two being together. She might want something else in life in which case, you have to let her go.

 

[justme6272]

Date #3.