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Tuesday, February 14, 2006

Just Ask Him

Wond'ring Aloud writes:

Wond'ring Aloud

There has been this guy on the radar, but I'm beginning to think that he's 'just not that into' me.

We've only hung out alone a couple of times, but both times have been a lot of fun for the both of us. When I run into him when I'm out on the town, he's always very friendly and flirty - happy to see me. However, the last time I saw him was Superbowl Sunday. He told me to give him a call if I was doing anything to watch the game (at the time I didn't have plans). I didn't end up doing anything and I figured he would want to watch the game with the guys, so I didn't call. I did send him text message to let him know that I was thinking of him.

He never responded - I didn't really expect one because it wasn't a message that really necessitated a reply. That Tuesday - I sent him an email with a picture of us from the previous Saturday (we had spent the night together). It was just a funny little email - also didn't necessitate a response, and I didn't get one.

Now I haven't heard from him at all since that Sunday. We have mutual friends and they haven't really seen or heard from him much - so I don't think it is just me.

I really got the impression that he liked me and now I'm not so sure and it is driving me crazy!

Any advice?

I haven't tried contacting him since the email - I figure the ball is in his court.

I don't think I'm imagining him liking me either. He has said things to me and his actions when I'm around all point to the fact that he does. But wouldn't you figure he would call if he really was interested?

Dear Wond'ring Aloud:

Here's what I think: Rather than driving yourself crazy, call him, text message him, email him, fax him, whatever, just contact him with a straight to the point message, something along the lines of, "I really enjoy spending time with you, and would like to go out with you, how about it?" Up until now, all you've been doing is sending him these vague, neither here nor there messages--which by your own admission really don't warrant a response--hence his not getting back to you. Further, the last time he did ask you to be with him, to watch the Super Bowl, you kind of turned him down. To recap, then: When it comes to the does he like me/does he not quandry, there's no better way of finding out then by being direct. Good luck!

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