Wednesday, 14 January 2009

  • Dear Dr. Datingish: If He Doesn't Like Me Anymore I'd Rather He Be Blunt

    Dr. Datingish

    I think what hurts the most having someone lead you on.


    I've been hanging out with this guy for a while now and I can't stand his mixed signals anymore. At first, I thought this is too good to be true! because when we first started hanging out, he was great about communicating openly with me, but later, he became wishy-washy and wouldn't say what he thought anymore. I wasn't even all that clingy, either - I only hung out with him during the weekends and we were both fine with it.

    After he became so weird and disinterested, I told him before that if he didn't wanna hang out with me anymore, to just let me know, and it wouldn't be the end of the world.

    Yet, what does he do? He says he still wants to hang out, but doesn't answer my calls or anything. And he is the one that tells me to call him - he even mentioned a specific day and TIME, too. I told him it seems like he's busy whenever I try to call him, so he should call me whenever he's free. But he insists that I call him and he still doesn't answer.

    He's doing me a favor by saying he doesn't want to talk to me anymore if he really doesn't. I've been blunt before; I'd rather the person know up front than wait too long when it'll hurt a lot more.

    It's times like this when I don't know if he's only ignoring me or if he's actually ignoring everyone who tries to contact him.

    What should I do if he actually comes around again? And who here actually has the balls to tell someone they don't want to talk to them anymore if they actually don't? I'm so sick of this mixed signals crap.

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Comments (47)

  • xxmego24xx@xanga

    Mixed signals are for the birds if you ask me. I don't understand from guys mostly, why they have to play games almost. I mean your trying to communicate with him and see whats up, and hes just ignoring you? Pfft, I'd give up and forget about him. Maybe it sounds mean, but what else can you do, wait around for him? If he wants something to happen with the two of you, he will come around and hopefully tell you whats on his mind.

  • jeimusu@xanga

    well... to me he seems like he's trying to make you as a backup or something like that... or even just to have someone there when he's absolutely bored and free...


    If you have interest in him, I would suggest you to stop that feeling and find another one since it would get worse...


    If he's interested in you, he would take the initiative to contact you...

  • SerenaDante@xanga

    I would suggest not calling him anymore. Ever. If he wants to talk for real, he'll call you back within a week or so, I'm sure. If he doesn't call you back within that week... Get over him. He's just a coward and you don't deserve to be treated like that.

  • Roadlesstaken@xanga

    Mix signals will be the death of me X_X .  I prefer bluntness because at least you aren't dragged around before you get the bad news.

    Like the other folks said, I would just stop hanging out with him.  Time to get off that emotional rollercoaster.  Who needs that?

  • methodElevated@xanga

    I think this may be another case of "he's just not that into you".

  • malissa1578@xanga

    I have to agree with lmflazyjai1984@xanga... It does seem to be that he is just putting you on a back burner so to speak. Maybe it is time to be less available to him and move on to someone that can be respectful and talk to you. He obviously seems to have something else going on.

    And yes I also agree with SerenaDante@xanga. If he is interested he would call you back not constantly have you call him back.

    Move on and find something worth your time and effort.

  • YouToMe@xanga

    I think you just need to start moving on with your life. If you are a Christian, get in the word more and get your peace from Jesus first. Spend more time with your friends and family. Volunteer, get involved more at work; but just don't wait around for him to figure out what he wants. You'll just make yourself and him more miserable that way. If, he ever realizes that he really loves you and wants to be with you again someday, then he'll have to find a way to prove it instead of you having to wonder/second-guess it.

  • jzrocker@xanga

    @lmflazyjai1984@xanga - that sounds most probable.

    If you want to end this game, just be blunt with him and say what's on your mind. Make him back up his words with action or else just move on to someone more reliable.

  • MustangSally04@xanga

    I had a guy do this to me a few months ago, it is so aggravating. He was very hot and heavy at the beginning, would call me a few times a week and talk for a couple of hours (HE initiated the long phone calls), then all of the sudden he'd tell me to call him "tomorrow", but when I would, he wouldn't answer the phone. Finally I gave up even trying. He called probably a month later saying he had some time off work and wanted to hang out and catch up. I didn't call him back...and he didn't try calling again after that.


    The point is...let him go. If he's going to ignore you and play games, he's not worth it. Move on to someone who will treat you better. And when he comes back around, because they usuall do in these situations, then YOU decide if you want to talk to him.

  • sunshiny

    i am in the same situation and it's been a cycle between he and i, but this time around i had completely cut it off. it does seem like he's putting you to the side whether it has to be because he has to "discover himself" or "get his act together" or etc. regardless it's just better to stay away and i always say if it's meant to be it will happen. Only mine won't ignore me if i ever called so i just don't even bother. you'll find someone better. :)

  • irene408@xanga

    Me and my friend are in the same situation as well.  The guys we are seeing would tell us to call or text them and when we do, we usually don't get a response from them.  I mean, we are old enough to know that when a guy is really into you, he would take the initiative to contact you.  He would want to make plans or to just even hear from you on a regular basis.  My friend has stopped contacting that guy altogether and the next thing she knew, he started calling and texting all the time.  I stopped contacting my guy last night.  Cut this guy off!  You can do it, too!!  People who don't have respect for you or don't have you as a priority do not deserve your attention!

  • manishmathur

    he could just be busy...i dont know if youre of the work-force age but maybe hes working on a project, or has some family drama....someone said he may be using you as back-up, i say do the same for him...dont write him off but dont make him only choice

  • loveology

    Sounds like it might just be time to move on.

  • Demon_Slayer88@xanga

    It's not as if girls are any better at not sending mixed signals.

  • anonymous

    This is the girl who made the post.  I actually posted this a few weeks ago and it wasn't published until now.

    Since I posted it, I have deleted his number from my phone, and also, found some other awesome guys to hang out with.

    The guy who is standing me up, I still have him as my friend on myspace and facebook, but hopefully he's seen my current photo albums and noticed that I didn't wait around for him after all like I said I would, lol.

    He said he would hang out with me after he got back from his trip, but has been still ignoring me, and since, I haven't cared anymore after I tried to contact him once after he got back.

    The guys I've been hanging out with for a while do seem like the type to stick around after they get what they want and that's all I'm asking for...in fact, they are still sticking around.

    I don't even care if they are looking for other girls to hook-up with after they've hooked-up with me, as long as they are straight as friends, is all I care about.

    These one night stands are getting on my last nerve.
    How convenient does the guy who is standing me up, makes the vacation he took an opportunity to not talk to me anymore.  I wasn't surprised in the least.

    I was hoping maybe he'd prove me wrong that's why I contacted him once after, but nah, I'm glad I've found some cooler guys than him to hang out with.l

  • coldfaceblush@xanga

    lol I tried to tell a guy, earlier the past week. He kind of didn't let me do it. He just kept saying over and over again, "well, I like you." and "well, I don't want to leave you alone."


    so now, I'm irritated, and exhausted b/c of school, so when I go to do it again, I'm probably going to be blunt and uncaring. Because I was trying to spare his feelings before, he didn't let me go, and now I'm just annoyed.


    so yes. I do have the balls. it feels much better to just be honest, fyi. if he calls you again, just don't answer. and if he somehow manages to contact you and be like "hey what's up why haven't you called me back" just be straight with it. "there's no point."

  • SunshineMI@xanga

    What to do the next time he comes around?

    1. Don't pick up the phone. If in person, be polite but don't bother with charming.

    2. Send him an email.  Tell him that you don't appreciate being led on by someone that you care about and that his behavior clearly indicates that he doesn't have any interest in staying in touch with you.  Then tell him that he's being disrespectful of both your time and his by keeping up this charade.  Finally, tell him that you refuse to continue playing these games and are moving on.  If you feel like you can handle it, you might also tell him that he shouldn't both contacting you again unless he really means it.

    Either way, this boy's behavior is disrespectful and you really shouldn't stick around for anymore of his game. You deserve much better then him.

    Good luck!

  • kuro_kokoro@xanga

    how about treating him like a regular friend. if he wants you to call ok. call. but if he doesnt pick up. then just shrug it off. dont give him any special attention and it wont seem like this problem is that big of a problem afterall.
    gl

  • mywordsx@xanga

    I think you should be blunt with him instead and end it right there. Get him out of your life, or whatever, and move on.



    I’m actually guilty of this this too. My first ex was annoyed with me because I bluntly told him I didn't like him anymore, and that I liked someone else. Then he accused of me leading him on. That was never my intention in the first place, nor was I aware of it. I was baffled. Could I help it if my emotions were acting up? Probably. He was rarely there for me. But that was 2 years ago. o.o;


    Now I'm just rambling, I'm not sure if I even made sense. LOL. Oops. :x

  • Dobserver@xanga

    A) Guys say a lot of things. Ignore what they say, and pay attention to what they do. Because its what they DO that define where their true feelings lie. =)

    B) He seems to want you to standby, don't let him.

  • fakegeisha@xanga

    If you want him to be blunt with you...then you need to be blunt with him. It's like throwing a rubber ball at the wall--it'll always bounce back. So throw him some honesty and be prepared to catch it in return.

    But it sounds like you're the 'spare'. Don't be the spare, when you can be the big show!

  • phuck_diz_shiz@xanga

    aww this sounds like the story of my life


    Hate guys are that not straight up - and pretending* to be the nice guy


    I'd rather they be blunt and tell me straight up if I'm annoying etc


    Cause I know I can take it like a man and suck it up -


    so the LEAST they can do is GROW SOME BALLS - and tell it to my face if they're not interested

  • KasumiCelesta@xanga

    I'd say leave him alone, he's not worth the trouble. If he really wanted to hang with you, he'd contact you and return your calls. You could try confronting him, too--maybe he'll tell you what's really going on if it's something he's been hiding.

  • mixed_babygurl@xanga

    wow i feel the exact same way, i'm straight up with guys and guys always complain that girls are confusing?! i'm tired of it too and you should stop calling him, if he wants to hang out with you, he'll clal....if he doesn't call well you can forget about him and move onto someone who will actually call you/answer your phone calls - don't put up with his stupid crap!

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