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dating advice - talking to a guy and then it just stops

User Profile: Kokoko101891
Kokoko101891 September 11th, 2023

hi everyone.

I could really use some advice on what to do here when it comes to a guy I’m talking to.

it may not seem like a big deal but I tend to always handle this kind of thing wrong and I just wanna know the right way to handle it when it comes to these situations.


so i was talking to a guy for a little while, things seemed to be going really really good. We were talking everyday and by the content of what we were talking about and how we were talking, it seemed like we were moving towards the stages of dating. We both were clearly looking for a relationship (something that I made sure of because a lot of other guys don’t do this and I didn’t wanna be lead on or have my head messed with), we both were clearly attracted to each other and we both clearly loved talking to eachother.


and then he had to go on a trip for work for 2 days and then he went on vacation with his family, which we were talking about because he had mentioned he was going to be flying on 9/11 , but then he had actually gone like 4 days ago ? So idk I’m confused about that but that part doesn’t really matter. I was just saying because I knew he said it was going to be a short trip, so I was planning on maybe waiting till he got back to have this discussion with him, and now idk when he’s gonna be back so I guess that’s the reason I have anxiety with this, because A. I don’t know the right way to handle this / what to say and B. I don’t even know when to do it.


i normally wouldn’t be all stressed over something like this. But I really started to like this guy and we had SO much in common and my dating life has literally sucked lately. I can’t find anyone who actually is looking for the same things I am and he is. I don’t wanna push this guy away or come off like a psycho and risk ruining it like I have in the past, but I don’t know what’s going on.


it’s been over a week when we actually talked normally. The last time we talked was 4 days ago but that’s only because he posted a *** and I said “hey! Misss yaaaaa” cause we hadn’t talked and all he said back was “hey” or something and then I joked around saying something about him hating me now cause we don’t talk , and he made up some excuse about how he was tired all day and hadn’t slept but by then it had still been days since we last talked . I figured he had just been busy and was on vacation with his family and shrugged it off.


until more time went by, he was posting Snapchats, he was literally active on *** everyday pretty much all day, his snap score was going up immensely and I haven’t received one snap from him , and he wasn’t even viewing my stories….. at all…..

I understand this stuff might sound kind of psycho but when you go from talking to someone everyday and having that connection and get used to talking to them and then it all stops, you begin to wonder if it’s you or what happened. This happens so often and it makes you paranoid if you did something wrong, if you didn’t, if they moved on to someone else , etc. because that’s what this is seeming like . That he might be talking to someone else . And the only reason is why is he snap score going up so much everyday? Why is he constantly on *** when he’s on vacation with his family? Why would he not be viewing my story when he normally ALWAYS does ?


ugh . I just wish that this wasn’t going on. I wish if he wasn’t interested, he would come out and say that instead of making me wonder what happened. We got really close and now nothing. And at the end of the day, with all these things, all I can think about is it coming down to one thing : if he wanted to talk to me, he would. Or he would at least check in at some point. The last conversation we had was through snap and we were both talking about how we hated using snap and like texting better , yet , he doesn’t text me. And when I text him, he still had the conversation on *** ?

that conversation ended with him opening the last message I sent and not replying and that was a week ago.


what/ how should I approach this situation? I’ve been debating to just leave it as it is and wait for him to approach me , but this is really bothering me and I want to know what is going on instead of wondering.. bc this just doesn’t feel fair..


should I ask him straight up why he doesn’t talk to me anymore ? I want him to understand I know he’s been busy and on vacation and that isn’t the issue at all. If it was just that, I wouldn’t be questioning everything. The problem is , he’s been on social media , clearly talking to someone everyday and I can see it… I wouldn’t say I’m a stalker for noticing his snap score or seeing he was on *** but I guess it comes off that way , especially if I bring that part up to him. Ugh . Help. What do I do? :(

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User Profile: halcyonCloud2036
halcyonCloud2036 September 12th, 2023

@Kokoko101891


i am so sorry you’re going through this confusing situation. I really wish people could be more honest about what they’re thinking instead of just avoiding communication.


Unfortunately, it seems like he is not the person you thought he was. I know that’s hard to grasp because you really felt a connection but him being online all day but not reaching out to you is telling you what you need to know.


it hurts when these things happen because you had hope that he was different. But he showing you who he is through his lack of communication. You deserve respect and honesty and compassion. I love that you know what you want in a relationship and I’m sure you will find it 🙏❤️🤗

User Profile: Kokoko101891
Kokoko101891 OP September 12th, 2023

Thank you so much that means a lot. <3

User Profile: azureZebra4839
azureZebra4839 September 12th, 2023

@Kokoko101891

Considering the circumstances I am praying you are doing ok.

Listen, if someone does not make the time for you or has excuses for the absenteeism from your life know that you are more than the person can offer you. You are greater than what they are not giving you. You deserve the best for your life. Never settle for being someone's second choice or their second thought. Know your self-worth is more than waiting for someone to call you and get back to you after their "family" vacation. If it quacks like a duck then it is a duck. A horse looks like a zebra from far away until you see the strips up close. Go with your spirit as God will always lead you in the right direction. Our hearts want to stay and play but our instincts know better.

When it is time for your person to meet you it will happen ... just be patient and enjoy your loving on yourself for yourself and this means if it is by yourself for the meantime.