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He said the dreaded I Don't want anything serious


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On 12/3/2020 at 12:41 PM, livinglife2019 said:

 

I've been dating this guy for a few months, we agreed to be exclusive and we've been getting on really well to be honest. He then dropped the "I don't want a serious relationship yet" Now I was taken back a bit because we seemed to get on really well. He told me how much he liked me and that I make him smile all the time and that he loves that about me. I asked him why and he said the reason he doesn't want a serious relationship right now is because of his previous one that ended in February, apparently there was cheating on his ex's side. He then went on to say it doesn't mean that in a month's time he won't want anything serious with me but for the moment he just wants to continue to date and get to know each other before we commit. 

Now I should mention I never asked him for anything serious, just exclusivity and he agreed. He told me he is just dating me and that's all. 

I don't know if I handled it right. I agreed that we didn't have to rush into anything and that once we were exclusive that I was happy to see how things went. Some friends have sent me texts saying I handled it wrong and that I should have walked away. But I feel like he was being genuine and open. 

Should I walk away? He's a really nice and kind guy. I feel like he was genuine. We get on really well. He'll hold my hand almost all the time when we are out, open the door, carry my bags if i'm shopping or randomly surprise me with coffee & chocolate when I'm busy with work to cheer me up. This to me show that he does care and like me. 

What would you do in my situation? I could walk away but I might regret not giving it a few more weeks.

I am invested and I do like him, I'm not mad in love so do you think it would be bad to give it a few more weeks? Or is he just blowing me off? 

I don't understand what the problem is.  Seems to me that he was very honest with you.  And in your mind what's the difference between a "serious relationship" and exclusivity?  Don't see what's wrong with just enjoying each other's company without trying to gradate the relationship.

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Perhaps she should ask him what the difference is because he is the one that went out of his way to clarify there’s a distinction

Edited by Shortskirtslonglashes
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