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Nice guy, but...

We'll call the guy Tom.

Last week I went to the cinema with this guy, and I really enjoyed myself. He was the perfect gentleman, he picked me up, paid for my ticket etc. but something just wasn't right. He seemed slightly clumsy around a girl, I don't think he's had a girlfriend before.

The reason for this I think, is because he might be gay, but I don't think he realises he is. He has very few male friends and seems to get on much better with girls. We had a great time and I do really like him, I think I may even fancy this guy and we seemed semi-cosy when sat in the cinema. We didn't kiss or anything but our faces seemed pretty close, I think it could have easily developed into a kiss.

Now i'm really confused, should I tell him that I sort of like him or what? Towards me he's just very chatty and generally very nice. Made a few subtle hints that he may like me too. Help or advice anyone? Thanks!

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Reply 1

don't think he's gay, just inexperienced and shy.

Reply 2

Anonymous
We'll call the guy Tom.

Last week I went to the cinema with this guy, and I really enjoyed myself. He was the perfect gentleman, he picked me up, paid for my ticket etc. but something just wasn't right. He seemed slightly clumsy around a girl, I don't think he's had a girlfriend before.

The reason for this I think, is because he might be gay, but I don't think he realises he is. He has very few male friends and seems to get on much better with girls. We had a great time and I do really like him, I think I may even fancy this guy and we seemed semi-cosy when sat in the cinema. We didn't kiss or anything but our faces seemed pretty close, I think it could have easily developed into a kiss.

Now i'm really confused, should I tell him that I sort of like him or what? Towards me he's just very chatty and generally very nice. Made a few subtle hints that he may like me too. Help or advice anyone? Thanks!

Tell him you like him! Unless he's actually admitted to being gay, don't assume he is. He's probably just very nervous around girls.

Reply 3

yeah [ditto] go for it.

Reply 4

My boyfriends got more girl friends than boy friends, but this doesnt mean he is gay, at least i hope hes not because i want him all to myself!

Just see where it develops yourself, liking someone is always sooo much fun and there is no need to work yourself up about what things may mean. If you like him you'll soon realise, and it'll come across just naturally in your behaviour. Drop hints and then perhaps he'll come out of his shell :smile:

Reply 5

Just because he's not what you think a typical guy should be like, doesn't make him weird. Who knows, he might be more mature, more cultured or more intelligent than most guys around you? Or it could be the complete opposite.

At least you're actually considering him. A lot of girls would just think he's not enough like every typical guy and be turned off. Good for you. Your maturity will pay off. This guy might turn out to be great...

or not :p:

Reply 6

It might be worth mentioning that he does act rather gay... His voice is rather camp sounding, he just happens to remind me of a gay guy I know ANYWAY, and just has really camp manorisms :confused: I know I shouldn't generalise but if you met him, and had to guess his sexuality, you'd probably say he wasn't straight!

Reply 7

ask him what he think of julian clary.

Reply 8

Anonymous
It might be worth mentioning that he does act rather gay... His voice is rather camp sounding, he just happens to remind me of a gay guy I know ANYWAY, and just has really camp manorisms :confused: I know I shouldn't generalise but if you met him, and had to guess his sexuality, you'd probably say he wasn't straight!

If he isn't straight, then why the hell did he agree to go on a date with you?!

Reply 9

Pffft...I'm gonna go with hermaphrodite.

Reply 10

cutandpasteandtwisty
Tell him you like him! Unless he's actually admitted to being gay, don't assume he is. He's probably just very nervous around girls.


I agree you're right good advice. :smile:

Reply 11

Does he resemble an earthworm perchance?

Reply 12

does he walk with a limp?

Reply 13

cutandpasteandtwisty
If he isn't straight, then why the hell did he agree to go on a date with you?!


Well I don't want to describe the exact scenario, as he uses TSR and may on the off chance pop into H&R but it wasn't a "Will you go on a date with me?" kind of situation.

Reply 14

lol

Reply 15

Ross_j
does he walk with a limp?

No, he shuffles..

Makky, he semi-resembles an earthworm.

Reply 16

Anonymous

Makky, he semi-resembles an earthworm.

What a catch! :redface:

Reply 17

Anonymous
We'll call the guy Tom.

Last week I went to the cinema with this guy, and I really enjoyed myself. He was the perfect gentleman, he picked me up, paid for my ticket etc. but something just wasn't right. He seemed slightly clumsy around a girl, I don't think he's had a girlfriend before.

The reason for this I think, is because he might be gay, but I don't think he realises he is. He has very few male friends and seems to get on much better with girls. We had a great time and I do really like him, I think I may even fancy this guy and we seemed semi-cosy when sat in the cinema. We didn't kiss or anything but our faces seemed pretty close, I think it could have easily developed into a kiss.

Now i'm really confused, should I tell him that I sort of like him or what? Towards me he's just very chatty and generally very nice. Made a few subtle hints that he may like me too. Help or advice anyone? Thanks!



Contradiction? :rolleyes:

Reply 18

the guys shy so you think hes guy wow now theres a jump.

Give him another chance second time round he should be more comfortable with you

Reply 19

Hurray for Tom; the shy, shuffling, semi-earthworm...