Thanks for your advice. I actually did call him to tell him I would be interested in a date ( I used the word date). He said "woo-hoo" or something like that. I explained that I had been put off my his comment that he wasn't sure (when i asked if we would be going to proposed ball game as "buddies"). He stumbled around and said "it's all so new" and saved him and said "no pressure, i just wanted to put it out there. He was driving with a coworker, indicated he would call back at a better time. The next day his number was on my caller id (landline, not cell) but no message. That was 2-3 day ago. Last night I left him a message (via slydial so it went right to voicemail) and told him I had seen his number on my caller id and it reminded me that I wanted to let him know that i had popped his umbrella in the mail (he had left it in my car and we are going through a rainy period here). I ended the message by saying" hope you are well. bye" Feedback?
I too am over the 'games' people play, so basically I refuse to do them, and it seems to work out better. I think games are for kids, and adults have decent relationships.
I guess we forget that guys can feel uncomfortable too and stumble as well. You saved him nicely, and I am sure he will be grateful for that!
You sound really nice, and whoever ends up having you as a wife will be a lucky man!
My next advice is always look out for warning bells with any guy, and also make a list of good character qualities that you would like in your husband, and line the guy of interest up with those and see how he goes. No one is at all perfect but if can help you to see some little glitches that may become big problems later.
Every thing gets bigger with marriage. The love, the fun, but also things like laziness and anger, so keep your eyes open.
(I am actually sure you probably know this, as you seem really mature and smart).
dearcandore answered Sunday April 17 2011, 2:29 pm: Sounds like you are both a little out of practice on the whole dating thing! LOL! Well, it sounds like he is interested. Keep in mind that guys don't operate on girl time. 2-3 days seems like a while to us, but its normal for them. I think you've done the right things. As hard as it will be, sit tight and wait. You've put yourself on his radar, now its up to him to make the next contact. But I have a feeling he will. So hang in there! Good luck. [ dearcandore's advice column | Ask dearcandore A Question ]
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