I (24/F) went to the bar last night to watch a baseball game, and the guy next to me ended up saying hi. Four hours later, we closed down the bar talking. We instantly connected. We exchanged numbers. He said he wanted to see me again, and I agreed. This is the first person I've felt this way with since breaking up with my boyfriend about 2 months ago, and I feel like I'm learning how to walk again.
I've been going to therapy for a few years now (for other reasons), so I've been doing lots of emotional work and am at the point in my life where I want to be completely honest about myself, including when I like somebody and want to see them again. But, this new 'version' of myself hasn't dated anybody yet. And this new 'version' of myself definitely doesn't want to play the "wait three days until he calls you first" game.
I am so giddy to have met somebody that seems great, but I feel that my excitement has got the best of me and I'm emotionally diving in too quickly. I'm holding myself back from texting him and asking him to meet up again for fear of seeming too forward/needy/vulnerable.
So, my question for you, Reddit, is: where is the line between being completely honest about your excitement, and playing the "game" and keeping it cool? And how do you keep your feet on the ground and remain realistic at the very beginning stages?
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