I kinda develop a problem of determining who’s real and who’s fake

@enelym001 (8322)
Philippines
February 6, 2013 2:14am CST
So I have forgiven, forgotten (not totally) and moved on. That's why last month I went out with this guy who admitted he likes me. However, I kinda develop a problem of determining who’s real and who’s fake. So I dunno if this guy (someone I first met in 2009) is genuine or not. Since the first time we met he expresses that he likes me. But I ignored him coz I was still with my ex that time. When we have communicated again late last year, I just had a new boyfriend. He was kidding that I must tell him if it didn't work out with my bf. And it didn't work. One day he got the courage to say how he feels. But after a “date” with him I didn't heard from him for almost two weeks. Not until yesterday where he says he really thought he got me pissed off for his acts during that time we’re together. Is this guy for real or not? Hard to tell at this point. A friend asked me recently how she would know whether a guy is being truthful or not. She asked the wrong person coz even I can't tell.
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@viju0410 (2286)
• India
6 Feb 13
Hi, I think this person is frank to express himself (though he takes a little longer time to do that) and is being honest as well as he knows u from 2009. He might be trying to know you better by keeping a safe distance. I really feel you could count on this person. Why not ask him a date again so u can get some more time to read him. Happy valentine month....
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@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
6 Feb 13
Why not ask him a date again so u can get some more time to read him Reminds me... it has been ages I have been on a date
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@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
6 Feb 13
Hi there vinu, I could not ask for a date. It's my rule not to ask any guy for a date not unless he is just a friend and did not tell me he likes me to be his girlfriend. If this guy is serious then I guess he's the one who would ask me out again, right? happy Valentine month to you as well
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@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
6 Feb 13
Godson you're still there While me waiting for another half an hour and off I can go home! Well you've just been to your wife's place, then you could have asked her out on a date, eh? :D
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@johndur (3052)
• Pasig, Philippines
6 Feb 13
only you can tell if he is for real or not.try know him more.know everything about him.wait until he tell you that he wants to introduce you to his parents and relatives.then ask yourself if he is real or not.
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@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
7 Feb 13
Hi johndur, It's impossible for now to introduce me to his family because we're not together, and both families are actually away from us. But it is true, once a guy wants to get to know your family and you to get to know by his family - I guess you would say that the intention is good.
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@pergammano (7682)
• Canada
7 Feb 13
Dearest En..reminds me of a song; "slow down, you move too fast,"! All this fret and worry about the direction this might or might not go, I feel is not worth worrying about. Live in the moment, and the future will fall into place! It is not, I think, necessary for you to predict, or try to, where, when, how or why this relationship might/might not work! YOU are still a little raw from your past experience...and for a while, until you have full confidence and have learned to truly love yourself again, and can trust your instincts...Let this river flow it's own way, and don't try to chart it's course! When our emotions are still a bit raw, we overthink things...let it be!
• Canada
7 Feb 13
Dearest En...I did not mean to sound like "Mother Hen!" Just want to caution you, and your dear heart, that possibly, just possibly you are over-thinking things, because you are still quite sensitive. Live for the moment, little one...you are young, you can take that chance! YESTERDAY is a memory...TOMORROW is about making memories. Now is the time to be really good to yourself!
@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
7 Feb 13
Hi my dearest pergammano I was laughing here and feeling shy reading your comment You said it all right. I am over thinking and trying to predict where this would go when in fact I still don't know what would really happen. LoL! Forgive this silly lady
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@thesids (22180)
• Bhubaneswar, India
6 Feb 13
Hi godmom relationships are hard to guarantee as they are mostly by instincts. I have seen people stay together for years (or rather decades) and even they arent certain if the relationship is love. And on the other hand there are a handful who have been together for a very small time (as compared to the decades) but they say they are deeply in love. I think it is always difficult to judge for sure if the other one is seriously involved or not. But let us look into facts here... the guy and you first met in 2009 and despite the facts that you got involved in other relationships, didnt deter this guy. So that definitely gets this guy a +1 from me. But still, this is just one aspect and there are many more areas which need to be read about and discussed before I could say whether he is the one or not!
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@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
6 Feb 13
True enough, godson Actually I have told my friend that it is really hard to tell if the guy/girl is for real or not. Words can sometimes be just words. Most of the time an imitation of love can also be quite convincing. Which is why many are hurt in love. We cannot easily judge the sincerity or truthfulness of one unless maybe you grow old with your partner - white hairs, wrinkled skin, toothless and yet you're still together. That's the time you can say maybe that you picked the right person for you. Right now, it is really difficult to say whether or not he is the one. And we're not together yet so let's see...
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@jenny1015 (13366)
• Philippines
6 Feb 13
Give it more time to know him better. It is really hard to tell if you don't have much time together. Don't be in a hurry to judge the person. Haste makes waste. In due time, you'd realize who he really is and what is his real intentions. By the way, how are you feeling towards this guy?
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@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
6 Feb 13
Haste makes waste. I completely agree with that. About my feeling towards the guy. I still don't know. 'Though we have known each other for almost four years, we haven't spent time with each other yet. WE went out and he visited me as friends several times late last year and last month before he says his feelings to me.
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@WakeUpKitty (8694)
• Netherlands
6 Feb 13
There is nothing wrong with doubting a person. Plus I did not read anything that already shows you two have (started) a (strong) relationship. You did not even start with it. Just one date doesn't mean you have a relationship or he is your bf. I would say: take the time for it and in the meanwhile go on with your life, meet other people, female and male. I do not find it abnormal you did not hear from him for nearly 2 weeks, I assume he did not hear from you either or? I think he has a life (just like you) and you both have things on your mind. Personally I would ignore his "liking me" etc at the start first. Better build some friendship first, have some fun, before you dive into the next relationship. Also keep in mind that people say a lot but what is said has to be proved in deeds as well.
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@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
6 Feb 13
You got it right. We're not together. And I have to get to know his intentions first. Or whether he would really puts in effort. Doing exactly as you're saying. I am having all the time in my life. Spending time with male and female friends. Yes he did not hear from me too. He thought that me not replying on his message means a negative for him. And that me, refusing to be hugged by him and hold hands with him is a bad shot. Only yesterday he tried to confirmed whether I was angry at him. Also keep in mind that people say a lot but what is said has to be proved in deeds as well. I totally agree with that. I have proven that people who have so many beautiful/romantic words to say tends to be those that don't actually mean what they say.
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@bounce58 (17385)
• Canada
8 Feb 13
I think you just have to lay back and give it some time. I don't think there is a quick solution on determining who's real and who's fake. I think only time can tell who's genuine. For the 'real' people would always be there even if it takes a while. Don't force it. It'll come to you. Good luck!
@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
7 Mar 13
I saw your reply late been 4 weeks already... Yes and even if this guy and I are together in a relationship now. I guess we wouldn't really know until we've been with there for a longer time.