First time I've been excited about dating in awhile, and his interest seemed to peter off? Or am I misreading?

I've been single for about a year and half. I've done a bit of dating, mostly gone on dates where it clearly wasn't right, mutual disinterest, maybe a few dates hoping to build chemistry but going nowhere, etc. Recently, I was introduced to an amazing guy. I feel like we really connected, had lots in common, made each other laugh. We had a great first date, and then we see each other at a dinner I hosted with our mutuals, and we talked the whole time and he was the last person to leave, and then we went out again, went home together, and had great sex and great conversation. The whole time, he was so amazing and kind to me. He seemed so interested in learning about me, and glad to be with me, and told me how beautiful I was, etc. He texted me after our night together how much he enjoyed being with me... I am usually a bit cautious, but he seemed excited and on board! Anyways, I had to go out of town this week, but we texted each other, the interest seemed there... and then I proposed getting together when I'm back next week.... and it sort of seemed like the enthusiasm wained on his end? He gave me a wobbly answer. Said he wasn't sure if he would be free but would like to if he is free and we can check in then... Either way it made me feel disappointed that it was a big YES, or he didn't propose an alternate plan. I just feel like I've seen so many of my friends get hurt lately in these sorts of situations, where a guy is nice and great and then just vanishes and it crushes them for being so excited and vulnerable, that I am afraid that's what's happening here, and I am second guessing if I did something here to turn him off, or make him lose interest, or if I came on too strong asking to see him?



Submitted October 21, 2022 at 12:11AM

I've been single for about a year and half. I've done a bit of dating, mostly gone on dates where it clearly wasn't right, mutual disinterest, maybe a few dates hoping to build chemistry but going nowhere, etc. Recently, I was introduced to an amazing guy. I feel like we really connected, had lots in common, made each other laugh. We had a great first date, and then we see each other at a dinner I hosted with our mutuals, and we talked the whole time and he was the last person to leave, and then we went out again, went home together, and had great sex and great conversation. The whole time, he was so amazing and kind to me. He seemed so interested in learning about me, and glad to be with me, and told me how beautiful I was, etc. He texted me after our night together how much he enjoyed being with me... I am usually a bit cautious, but he seemed excited and on board! Anyways, I had to go out of town this week, but we texted each other, the interest seemed there... and then I proposed getting together when I'm back next week.... and it sort of seemed like the enthusiasm wained on his end? He gave me a wobbly answer. Said he wasn't sure if he would be free but would like to if he is free and we can check in then... Either way it made me feel disappointed that it was a big YES, or he didn't propose an alternate plan. I just feel like I've seen so many of my friends get hurt lately in these sorts of situations, where a guy is nice and great and then just vanishes and it crushes them for being so excited and vulnerable, that I am afraid that's what's happening here, and I am second guessing if I did something here to turn him off, or make him lose interest, or if I came on too strong asking to see him?
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