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So here's the story summed up the best way that I can: A guy and I had started emailing back and forth for a few days, pretty harmless, right? Then he got my screenname for AIM and we started chatting on there for hours and hours, until usually 4 in the morning just about every night. We really got to know eachother and he was easy to talk to, so we started talking on the phone. He told me how much he really liked me and stuff like that, and I remember thinking it was too good to be true, but I liked having that exciting feeling, so I ignored myself. We decided to hang out about three weeks later, after like 60 hours of talking online and on the phone. We hung out and it was okay, not how I expected it though. We played pool that night and ended up kissing, but the next day seemed fine. Then after he left, he started acting different. We didn't talk on the phone at all until he came back for this 4th of July weekend to spend it with me. We just IMed sometimes and he wasn't really into talking to me much. But when he got here this past weekend, he was sweet again but really touchy. I kind of distanced myself from the touchy part, but we had a good time. I found us not really having anything to say at times, and I even got bored. But I still liked his company, and I assumed he liked mine. Then, he started taking my jokes the wrong way, since I like to joke and have a good time. He said I come off as inconsiderate. I started thinking he was just using that as an excuse as to why he seemed so distant. Also, he had paid for dinner and stuff for us, and when I forgot to pay for his Starbucks too when we went, he got upset. So I bought our lunch right afterwards because I felt bad. But then after he left, I didn't hear from him for three days, and then I IMed him, asking him why I haven't heard from him. He said, sorry about that how are you? After I said something back, he ignored me, then said he was going to take a nap. I don't believe him, and I've yet to get an answer as to why he stopped acting so interested in me. I just can't figure out why he would come spend his weekend with me if he wasn't really interested. So, I'm assuming that some guys just find some little tidbit and use it as a reason to lose interest. I have no idea!! And remember, he lives in cleveland so his drive here took three hours....three hours to see a girl he doesn't really like? I need some input on this. It's been on my mind nonstop since he left sunday, and I don't know whether I should quit talking to him, or keep trying to be his friend.
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- July 8th, 2009, 10:54 pm
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He may be scared, or wondering how he might feel about that LD thing. He may just not care to drive that far to date. I would simply ask him, and not stay up so late with him. To much to soon.
- July 8th, 2009, 11:17 pm
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Well Shaina, my guess is he came to see you to see if there was any chemistry there and found, much as you did, that there wasn't. Rather than actually telling you this, he has chosen to blow you off.

I'd cut my losses and go find a guy who is worthy of your time and energy. You deserve to be with someone who is going to treat you with respect and courtesy, and not someone who is going to just blow you off. And no, not all guys are like this...some are, but not all of them.

Good luck to you!
- July 8th, 2009, 11:19 pm
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Sounds like you were both infatuated, but now he's not. It's not uncommon for that to happen, and it's hard to tell what turned him off. Perhaps he didn't like your kiss? Perhaps he just doesn't like your sense of humor. Perhaps he was hoping to "get some" after driving all that way and was disappointed when he didn't get any.

Don't "keep trying to be his friend." You'll be viewed as a stalker. He knows you're interested. The ball is in his court... let him make the next contact.

But don't be surprised if you never hear from him again. The way you've described his distancing from you, I suspect he's decided he's "just not that into you."

I'm sorry he got you excited at the prospect of love, just to let you down. It is time to move on and forget about him.
- July 8th, 2009, 11:19 pm
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Well I move back to akron in august, so the long distance thing wouldn't matter then. He's even said that. I think I knew the answer, but it really helps hearing it from other people too. Thank you guys!! I really appreciate it!!
- July 9th, 2009, 12:04 am
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ShainaKay wrote :
So here's the story summed up the best way that I can: A guy and I had started emailing back and forth for a few days, pretty harmless, right? Then he got my screenname for AIM and we started chatting on there for hours and hours, until usually 4 in the morning just about every night. We really got to know eachother and he was easy to talk to, so we started talking on the phone. He told me how much he really liked me and stuff like that, and I remember thinking it was too good to be true, but I liked having that exciting feeling, so I ignored myself. We decided to hang out about three weeks later, after like 60 hours of talking online and on the phone. We hung out and it was okay, not how I expected it though. We played pool that night and ended up kissing, but the next day seemed fine. Then after he left, he started acting different. We didn't talk on the phone at all until he came back for this 4th of July weekend to spend it with me. We just IMed sometimes and he wasn't really into talking to me much. But when he got here this past weekend, he was sweet again but really touchy. I kind of distanced myself from the touchy part, but we had a good time. I found us not really having anything to say at times, and I even got bored. But I still liked his company, and I assumed he liked mine. Then, he started taking my jokes the wrong way, since I like to joke and have a good time. He said I come off as inconsiderate. I started thinking he was just using that as an excuse as to why he seemed so distant. Also, he had paid for dinner and stuff for us, and when I forgot to pay for his Starbucks too when we went, he got upset. So I bought our lunch right afterwards because I felt bad. But then after he left, I didn't hear from him for three days, and then I IMed him, asking him why I haven't heard from him. He said, sorry about that how are you? After I said something back, he ignored me, then said he was going to take a nap. I don't believe him, and I've yet to get an answer as to why he stopped acting so interested in me. I just can't figure out why he would come spend his weekend with me if he wasn't really interested. So, I'm assuming that some guys just find some little tidbit and use it as a reason to lose interest. I have no idea!! And remember, he lives in cleveland so his drive here took three hours....three hours to see a girl he doesn't really like? I need some input on this. It's been on my mind nonstop since he left sunday, and I don't know whether I should quit talking to him, or keep trying to be his friend.
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This is why so many on here counsel against endless hours of emails and telephone calls before meeting someone.
- July 9th, 2009, 12:09 am
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Am I reading something here that was not said? Was there sex involved? If yes, that explains it all.
- July 9th, 2009, 07:25 am
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It is really difficult to tell. I think the fact that you strayed away from the physical stuff could have been a turn off for him if that is all he was looking for. Like it was already mentioned the Long Distance factor could have been a problem for him, I mean it is very possible that he is extremely into you but doesn't want to be in a long distance relationship (I personally do not consider 3 hours to be long distance but a lot of people do).

Bottom line, I wouldn't waste anymore of my time with him. If he was interested in would attempt to make contact and he would tell you so. If you think it would be possible to be just friends than that would be okay, but I find the problem with that is that usually when someone turns someone down it is hard to be friends with them afterwards. I know a chick that I met on OkCupid shortly after my ex and I broke up. While I probably shouldn't have been trying to data again so soon after I was. Anyhow, I met her and was instantly attracted to her. After about a week of talking to her she tells me that she isn't interested in dating anyone. Thought then shortly after that she met a guy. So it was obvious what she meant was that she wasn't interested in dating me. To make a long story short, we still communicate now and I like to think of her as a friend but still there is that thought sometimes when she talks about her guy problems that "well hey, you turned down the chance to be with a great guy".

Anyhow, I wish you all the best of luck. You will likely encounter the very thing you did now many more times in your life. My advice is not to sweat it. There are other guys out there who likely do want to be with you.
- July 9th, 2009, 12:32 pm
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It kind of sounds like you both did. I mean, think about it... you were struggling to find things to talk about, bored at times, and avoiding physical contact or "touchy" moments. What is really bothering you? The fact that he may may not like you anymore or the fact that you weren't in control of the course of relationship?

Girls and guys freak out like this all the time when they lose control and their significant other takes the wheel, effectively crashes the relationship into a tree, and runs off leaving the wreckage. It leaves the other person, whether they were truly invested or not, in emotional turmoil.

Best of luck!
- July 9th, 2009, 02:27 pm
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Big attraction online and over the phone, but then a change in behavior (less interest) after meeting in person...this is common.

It's not good practice to spend a lot of time online and/or on the phone before meeting is because you build up in your mind how the other person is. There's always gaps in the picture when you haven't met yet...so you fill them in the more you interact online and on the phone.

Unfortunately, this makes your mental picture of each other less accurate. Often you won't be able to meet the expectations that this mental picture has created.

In this case, yes he lost a lot of interest after meeting you...so he faded away...stopped calling back, excuses started becoming frequent, and he got upset over little things with you. Maybe some of this was done without forethought, just him reponding naturally to a lack of interest.

The important thing to remember is you did nothing wrong here. You were still interested and so continued to try and communicate. But he felt different. My only suggestion would be to dial back the interactions online and over the phone until after you meet in person.
- July 9th, 2009, 05:01 pm
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