Need some Relationship Advice..
By byfaithonly
@byfaithonly (10698)
United States
April 22, 2007 9:19am CST
Ok, this is the situation. I met a man on a single's site and am very interested in him.
He messaged me on the system Friday that he was going to be in my area over the weekend and would like to meet for coffee and to call him.
I didn't get that message until very late Friday so waited until Saturday morning to call.
I got his answering machine and left a message I would like to do that and my phone number.
It's now Sunday and I've not heard from him via phone or message.
What do I do? Just wait and see if he calls or messages? Should I send him a message, maybe he didn't get the phone message? Should I attempt calling again or would this seem too anxious?
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63 responses
@texasclassygal (5305)
• United States
22 Apr 07
I wouldn't push it. I would send him an email as opposed to an instant message and see if he responds, if not, he obviously got too busy to check him computer, when you see him again, I would tell him about it. But calling him before heand is way too forward, in my book at least, I always like the gentleman to make the first move.
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@betshopboy (619)
• Singapore
22 Apr 07
hi
since you said you are very interested in him, I guess you should not let the opportunity slip by due to some communication hiccups.
You should either message him or call again to clear the air, and hopefully, your relationship can develop further from there.
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@gharinder (2044)
• India
24 Apr 07
that's right what was going in my head, if you are interested in him then you should not let the oppourtunity go by, time and tide waits for none, the only thing is you need to be bit cautious and be pretty sure and he is mr . right for you, hope he is.
@byfaithonly (10698)
• United States
22 Apr 07
It would be really nice if this could develop further. I make a lot of jokes about the advantages of being single but the truth is - it's lonely. Thanks for your advice and encouragement.
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@Denmarkguy (1845)
• United States
22 Apr 07
Faith, I think you did precisely what the situation called for. You responded to his original request... and waiting till Saturday morning wasn't "not timely" (eeewww, masty double-negative!) in any way.
It's really not YOUR reponsibility to know whether or not he calls in for messages when he's on the road. But I also don't know if the number you called him at is a cell, or a land line. If it's a cell, you have ABSOLUTELY taken care of your part of the potential meeting. If it's a land line-- and depending on how much "potential" this person feels like he has for you-- you COULD leave him a message on the site system... with an "in case you'd already left town when I called" tone. In general, I do NOT call my land line to check for messages when I am away... although I would be more likely to, if I were expecting a call from a lady.
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@lordwarwizard (35747)
• Singapore
22 Apr 07
Why did he give you a house or office number? Do you have his mobile number? If yes, SMS him. Most people do not have the habit of checking voice messages (unless it is office policy) anyway. But if he ignores your sms, then just buzz him before the time you need to start traveling to meet him to let him know that you have heard nothing from him and thus assume the meeting off.
Then just sit back and relax to hear what lame excuse he might have. :P
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@dawnrm69 (1174)
• United States
22 Apr 07
You probably missed him try calling him again! Let him know that it was late friday when ya got the message and let him know that you would have loved to have met! No i dont think it would be to anxious! Call or message him! Go ahead! He will understand. I hope you get him and hope you get to meet soon!
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@mari610 (360)
• United States
22 Apr 07
You should use a lot of caution and be very careful about meeting or giving out any personal information to someone you spoke to online. What do you know about this person? In reading your post, I assume that he already knows where you live and now has your phone number as well. This I feel is a big mistake. It's not surprising that this person sparked your interest,since, in not knowing him personally, his background,his family, etc, wanting to speak with you and gain your trust, he could say just about anything about himself, telling you anything you want to hear and making himself out to be anything he chooses.In my opinion,you already took a big risk, in letting him know where you live and your phone number.A lot of terrible things have happened to women, who thought exactly like you do by trusting someone online they really know nothing about. And no, I would not try to contact him again.
@trinidadvelasco (11401)
• Philippines
22 Apr 07
If you want to call him again, then give him a call. Don't be afraid to follow your instincts. It is your best guide as you go through the intricacies of building up a relationship with this guy. If you believe that sending another message is fine, then do so. You must meet the guy again and talk to him if you want to find out as to whether you will strike it out well together. Good luck and I hope that this is it for you.
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@charms88 (7538)
• Philippines
22 Apr 07
Maybe he was busy the whole weekend and wasn't able to read your phone message. Why not try to SMS message him. He might be off to somewhere. After that, you can sit down and just wait if he will call you again. You have already did all you can do. Let's wait and see what he will tell you. Good luck.
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@CaroleeKaufold (1853)
• United States
22 Apr 07
I think he may have been away from the computer and home phone and missed the message. Let things happen in God's time!
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@stormygrl (761)
• United States
22 Apr 07
I'm betting he didn't get your message and had already left for the weekend, but did he have your number before ? If not then he probably can't contact you with an email and will receive the message when he gets home. I would leave a short e-mail that it was Saturday before you replied and sorry you missed him and would wait for him to contact you.
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@trinidadvelasco (11401)
• Philippines
22 Apr 07
I agree with stormygrl that you need a follow up on that first phone message that you left him. Then wait as for the guy's response to it. Give it a go, girl.
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@msbiggs24 (285)
• United States
22 Apr 07
I also agree with this idea. Just give him the benefit of the doubt that maybe he didn't get your number before he left.
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@sudeshna22 (390)
• India
22 Apr 07
Just wait for 2 days and see whether any message or call comes from him. If you do not get any information from him, then it is better to call him and state the situation over the phone. Then you should notice for his reactions. After that You can decide your own as per the situation.
@Suzika101 (69)
• United States
22 Apr 07
I don't think another call is out of line. If you don't make contact though, I am sure you will hear from him again. Things happen when they are supposed to happen. I certainly wouldn't wait around either. Find something fun to do and if he can catch up with you he can consider himself lucky.
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@saivenkaat802003 (4823)
• India
22 Apr 07
He would have got your phone message that you have left for him.Probably he might be waiting for a call from you. So I feel, there is nothing wrong in calling him again.
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@byfaithonly (10698)
• United States
22 Apr 07
How long do you think I should wait if I were to call again? I don't think I should call for at least a few days if at all.
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@msbiggs24 (285)
• United States
22 Apr 07
Maybe you should go ahead and call him right now. He may think that you're not interested in him. That's if he left before he got your message. Think of it that way.
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@kathy77 (7486)
• Australia
22 Apr 07
Well I think in this case that it would be fine for you to send this gentleman a message as how do you know if he really did get the message as last week for example in here our daughter phoned our mobile number to let us know that she had become engaged now I would of loved to of received this message that she had tried not once but three times to contact us as she was so happy about it but we never got that message at all, so I think that by doing this that you would not be over reacting and look like you are anxious as you can always say that you are just checking if he reeived the message.
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@slickcut (8141)
• United States
22 Apr 07
Hi faith, thats bad that you did not get the message, maybe he thinks you are not interested.If you called him im sure you explained what happened...I would be careful of giving out my phone number,if you have a cell phone that would be better...If you called and he does not return your message ,if you feel he got the messge then if he is interested he will call back.if you feel maybe he did not get the message then call him back...but only do it once more ,if no reply from him,just wait..
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@mssnow (9484)
• United States
22 Apr 07
Oh Faith I would at least email him. He might have just had some errands to do and couldn't get to the phone. Tell him how sorry you were that you two missed each other and maybe you could plan a another time. If he is still interested , he will get a hold of you.Good luck to you my cyber sis. I hope it all works out for ya. *hugs*
@easymoney75503 (1702)
• United States
22 Apr 07
well there is the chance that he didnt get the message. i would leave an offline for him and just say i got yoru message and left you one i wasnt sure if you got it though cause i know how that can be. if you want to here is my number just give a shout. then i would leve it alone. let him decide what to do next etc. i wouldnt call again though cause that just seems over the top but if you leave an offline just saying that you dint know fi they got the message and just 1 offline then i see no harm.
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@easy888 (10405)
• Australia
22 Apr 07
Hello,byfaithonly,maybe you can send him a message but I think it is better for you to wait for one or two days to call him, it seems not so good to keep calling him, I think he has not yet get your voice mail, may be he is away or busy in something else, he will get back to you later,so just wait for one or two more days to see what happen then.Good luck and keep update with what happen.thank you.
@taheraa (1545)
• Giza, Egypt
22 Apr 07
OK,
You need my advice
That man just call you and wait
It is a methode to get you too anxious for him
Be quit and wait, do not send him any massage, and if you meet him after his request, think with your mind
and try to get advice from other have more experience than you