Paranoia or something else?!?

Hi all. New to sub and looking for advice.

I (36F) recently met a guy (36M) about 3 weeks ago. We’re both divorced. When asked initially what the other were looking for we both agreed that we’re not into serial dating and that we’d like to find someone we enjoy, get to know and see where things lead. Although, I am interested in a relationship more than casually dating.

We’ve been on 5 dates since then and have had sex twice, which is usually not my style. We always have a great time, great conversation and are very relatable to one another. It’s early, but I’m very interested in this man!

On our last date, me-being all in my feelings, brought up the “are you seeing anyone else” topic. I mentioned that I’m not and that I’m interested in him and seeing where it goes. He agreed and answered the same.

We’re both busy people, and I get that. But since before our last date, I’ve noticed a small shift in communication. Not texting as much, taking longer to respond. Still talking everyday, just different.

Maybe I’m putting too much focus on this and it could be nothing, but being new to the dating game, it leaves me anxious and confused. I don’t think it’s unreasonable to ask about seeing others this early, especially since we’re sleeping with eachother. But is it normal to have a shift like that or could it be something else? I’m very interested in him and want to keep seeing him.

For example- last week it was texting back and forth morning to night, now it’s texts through out the day hours in between.

Submitted May 22, 2019 at 09:50PM

Hi all. New to sub and looking for advice.I (36F) recently met a guy (36M) about 3 weeks ago. We’re both divorced. When asked initially what the other were looking for we both agreed that we’re not into serial dating and that we’d like to find someone we enjoy, get to know and see where things lead. Although, I am interested in a relationship more than casually dating.We’ve been on 5 dates since then and have had sex twice, which is usually not my style. We always have a great time, great conversation and are very relatable to one another. It’s early, but I’m very interested in this man!On our last date, me-being all in my feelings, brought up the “are you seeing anyone else” topic. I mentioned that I’m not and that I’m interested in him and seeing where it goes. He agreed and answered the same.We’re both busy people, and I get that. But since before our last date, I’ve noticed a small shift in communication. Not texting as much, taking longer to respond. Still talking everyday, just different.Maybe I’m putting too much focus on this and it could be nothing, but being new to the dating game, it leaves me anxious and confused. I don’t think it’s unreasonable to ask about seeing others this early, especially since we’re sleeping with eachother. But is it normal to have a shift like that or could it be something else? I’m very interested in him and want to keep seeing him.For example- last week it was texting back and forth morning to night, now it’s texts through out the day hours in between.