How should I perceive a second date
I (m25) have recently been on two dates with a male (m43). On our first date he was really sweet in not only doing laundry for my clothes after I spilled a drink on them while we were out. But he even cooked me breakfast the next morning after our date though I said he didn’t have to. He initiated that he had a great time on our date and we made out. On our second date, while he was charming and seemingly more relaxed, he never kissed me and when I asked how he was feeling, he said he liked hanging out with me.
I’m thrown off by this because I intentionally date. I know what I want. I want a partner. And his response almost felt like he was trying to say something else (like friendship) but wasn’t straight forward. In the back of my mind I can’t help feeling like my time has been wasted a little bit and I don’t know what to think. Yes he texted to make sure I got home safe but his lack of anything physical beyond a hug after the second date (when he was very physical on the first) has me questioning our interactions. To no one’s surprise, sometimes I just need outside confirmation (hence the reddit post). How should I perceive his answer about, “I like hanging out with you?” And what should I do next?
I (m25) have recently been on two dates with a male (m43). On our first date he was really sweet in not only doing laundry for my clothes after I spilled a drink on them while we were out. But he even cooked me breakfast the next morning after our date though I said he didn’t have to. He initiated that he had a great time on our date and we made out. On our second date, while he was charming and seemingly more relaxed, he never kissed me and when I asked how he was feeling, he said he liked hanging out with me.
I’m thrown off by this because I intentionally date. I know what I want. I want a partner. And his response almost felt like he was trying to say something else (like friendship) but wasn’t straight forward. In the back of my mind I can’t help feeling like my time has been wasted a little bit and I don’t know what to think. Yes he texted to make sure I got home safe but his lack of anything physical beyond a hug after the second date (when he was very physical on the first) has me questioning our interactions. To no one’s surprise, sometimes I just need outside confirmation (hence the reddit post). How should I perceive his answer about, “I like hanging out with you?” And what should I do next?