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I always like someone that I think I shouldn't like and that's not better.

Also I've got a friend who became single from a long term relationship around the same time as me a few years back. He often lets me know that he'd be up for starting something with me. I really care for him but could not, even for a second, think about getting naked with him. I can see objectively that he's an attractive man but no, no way, no how, never, huh huh. Oh dear god no.

It'll be them pheromones.
- November 5th, 2009, 02:00 pm
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It's so rare to run across someone who has their "stuff together". Seriously. Your description makes me think you should give it a bit more time.

I think sometimes we can put pressure on ourselves to feel a certain way immediately. While basic chemistry is important, time can often allow feelings to bloom.

It's interesting.. Sometimes men I am VERY into initially seem to fizzle out with a bit of time also.

You just never know...
- November 5th, 2009, 03:35 pm
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Seuss wrote :
*snip* I can't explain why because we were both trying and wanted it to work *snip*
I wonder to what extent, if at all the "trying" can influence the development of chemistry. If something becomes an exercise in frustration that sort of eliminates any opportunity for chemistry to develop, right?

Or not.

(Seuss -- just want to note I'm totally not picking on you -- I'm sure this has been the case for lots of folks and I'm just curious about it.)

Very interesting topic BTW

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- November 5th, 2009, 03:37 pm
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I had this happen several months ago... I had initially met this guy over a year ago but his occupation caused him to travel so we had a fantastic time with all this great chemistry the first night. met up a second time and had really good conversation, but then his job sent him away for several months... I met someone new and when he returned didn't have the same feelings. That didn't last and recently we went on a date to see if there was anything there. Had a great time, great conversation, and I thought... wow, maybe there really is something there and was excited and interested again... but it quickly faded unfortunately. I didn't meet anyone else in the meantime. I'm not sure what happened to be honest. I really really really wanted to like him becuase I am to the point in my life where I could fall in love and be in a committed relationship. He's completely attractive, like really really handsome, responsible, mature, generous and fun. We even talked about some pretty personal things about our families and past relationships and it was comfortable. I should be head over heels, right? But for whatever reason, that thing that causes you to go out of your way to see someone wasn't there for me anymore... no matter how much I wanted it to be there. love is a funny thing. i have been in love exactly twice and both times have been completely spontaneous and unexpected... where neither party was looking to start a new relationship. i think something about this lets people relax and just be themselves and able to enjoy the relationship and each other exactly for what it is and who they are.

my advice... talk to him... tell him that you like so many qualities about him (list them... handsome, fun, kind, funny, etc) but for some reason just aren't feeling that extra motivation you had hoped to feel by now. keepin it real is usually the best way to go. Good luck!
- November 11th, 2009, 09:32 pm
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Ultimately, I think everyone can figure out why there wasn't chemistry with their dates. They just have to admit it and not worry about backlash.

And melman is right. Why settle for an 8 experience when there might be a 9 experience waiting in the wings?
- November 11th, 2009, 10:10 pm
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It is that thing called chemistry.
- November 11th, 2009, 10:26 pm
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I am a 66 year Male and have a situation like your I would handle it from a FRIENDSHIP point and see where it goes This could end up a very STRONG MATCH SNOWEY
- November 11th, 2009, 10:35 pm
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It sounds like you are trying to justify your lack of feelings for this guy. This happened to me once. It went on far too long and I ended up hurting him in the end. Either you feel it or you don't, end of story.
- November 12th, 2009, 12:53 am
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It just sounds like a chemistry mismatch. And you know, it's probably not going to get any better, so it might be better to cut your losses. He may be a totally great guy, but he's just not for you. OR it could be that you are intuitively picking up something about him that is not so great. But the thing is, intuition is NOT rational, so you will NOT be able to say why you're not into him. But I think it's wiser to follow your gut. I once dated this guy that seemed perfect, but I wasn't that into him. But since he met requirements, I figured I ought to be with him. We broke up after six months. And he's still stalking me seven years later.

I'm not saying that your guy is that nightmare, but if you're not into him, you're not into him. You could save both you and him a lot of heartache in the future by breaking up.
- November 12th, 2009, 09:14 am
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But for whatever reason, that thing that causes you to go out of your way to see someone wasn't there for me anymore... no matter how much I wanted it to be there.
It's such a mystery when that 'thing' changes. You can never really describe why, although we tend to try and rationalize that change in feelings.

It's tough when that feeling changes for the person you are dating, yet you still have feelings for them.

Either it is there or it isn't. There's many people we know would be good for us to date, but it just isn't going to happen for whatever reason.
- November 12th, 2009, 11:32 am
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