So very confused

July 24, 2016 5:26pm CST
I don't usually go anywhere. Part of the reason is because I only have public transportation right now. Then there is the fact that I don't usually have anyone to go anywhere with. As I've said before, I am single. I have gone on a few dates but nothing that led anywhere. The last few dates (which have been spaced out over a few months time), have been with the same guy. This tells you exactly how much I date lol. Anyway, we decided to go on a date yesterday. We both have quite a bit in common. One of the things we like is old architecture. We decided to go to a town where every house there was built before the 1900's. It's just a small town but it has so many amazing houses and history. Then we went to another small town where there are a few houses just as old. We were lucky enough in the second town to be able to actually see the inside of one of the houses. It was so amazing because the majority of the house was still all original. At the end of the evening he brought me home and, as always, he was a perfect gentleman. As we were out enjoying the evening and talking he stated that he really likes me and wants to make it official that we date. I don't know if that's what I want, with him anyway. He's a great guy and as I said, a perfect gentleman, but not sure we are compatible. Just because you have a lot in common with someone doesn't mean you are compatible. Big decision, do I just make it official and see what happens or do I remain cautious like always and possibly miss out on something that may be a great thing? So very confused. Am I the one keeping myself from finding happiness because of past relationships?
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@cpefley (1926)
• San Jose, California
24 Jul 16
It sounds like a lovely day, but I understand why you are cautious. I am one of those people that try never to bring problems into a new relationship from past ones. It isn't fair to hold someone accountable for pain that someone else caused you. Sometimes it is hard to do, hard to trust, and sometimes you regret it when it goes badly. BUT, to be happy, one day you'll have to let go of all the pain.
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@Mike197602 (15487)
• United Kingdom
24 Jul 16
I'm single too and have been for a few years now. Quite happy to be single and am not dating or looking. Personally I think you know if something is there pretty quick, from what you say I don't detect any "spark" there. What's wrong with just telling him you enjoy his company but can't see anything romantic coming from it? Then maybe even you'll get a friend out of it. I'd tell him straight as that's the decent thing to do in my opinion as from what you say he likes you in that way but the feeling is not mutual.
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@Mike197602 (15487)
• United Kingdom
25 Jul 16
@Simly_Me I know you didn't say there was no spark I sort of read it that way though I have no clue whether it is your thinking that is keeping you from happiness as I know nothing about you. I just think you either feel attracted to someone or you don't, irrelevant of past issues the laws of attraction still stand in my opinion. If there's a little something there just go on a few more dates and see what develops. There's this saying I like...just change the gender"faint heart never won fair maiden"....if you want something great you've got to go for it.
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25 Jul 16
@Mike197602 I know that I am attracted to him, that is not a question in my mind. With that being said, it looks like the advice I am receiving here is all the same. It's very good advice and I'm just going to swallow my fear and go on a few more dates. I have to admit, since being on here I have been able to figure things out quicker and easier with the help of all of you. I'm so very grateful to everyone.
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24 Jul 16
I didn't "leave him hanging" when he approached me with this. I am a decent person and I never said there isn't a "spark". I don't know if I'm ready to move from a friendship to a relationship. I did tell him this is something I will need to seriously think about. He knows mt history and completely understands where I'm coming from. My question is not how I should tell him I'm not interested in him in that way. It is, however, whether I am being too cautious so I don't get hurt again and is it just my thinking that's keeping me from happiness.
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@akalinus (40604)
• United States
24 Jul 16
Why not just go out with him a few more times to see what develops? You don't need to make a decision like that based on one date. After a few times, you will know if it is a yes or no about steady dating.
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@Mike197602 (15487)
• United Kingdom
24 Jul 16
I'd agree but she does, or seems to me, say it has been a few dates rather than just one...or I'm misreading
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@akalinus (40604)
• United States
24 Jul 16
@Mike197602 Maybe I misread. I see that I did.
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24 Jul 16
I've been on a few dates with him but they have been months apart. He has asked to go on more dates with me without so much time in between because of that reason. I did agree to go on dates with him without waiting months in between. I know that I like him but because we have gone on dates where months go by before the next one, I'm just not sure if it's because it seems new each time. I hope this isn't confusing in the way I'm trying to explain it lol.
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