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First date at his?

I matched with this guy on an app on Wednesday night, he was messaging back straight away and at this point it was midnight, I added him on instagram and we were talking there and sending voice notes. He asked to call but I said no and he was just really eager straight away saying how he is really interested and that most people on the apps are terrible. That same night, he asked if I wanted to do something on Saturday and I agreed (I'm missing out details but it will be too long otherwise). Honestly I am happy he asked as some guys just want to talk for ages and never meet. He started bringing up how he wants me to come over to his house after the date as his parents are away and he doesn't like a quiet house. I said no but he kept bringing it up and saying how he is not asking with the intention of doing anything sexual just watch something and whatnot, but I kept saying I'm not sure and it's probably not a good idea. Anyway, we called the next day for almost 2 hours and he seems genuine and nice and I am awful at saying no to people, so i ended up saying we'll see about me staying over but he lives half an hour away so he says i need to pack a bag. Part of me wants to stay over as it's an experience, it may be stupid but my friends have my location and everything but then I know it is probably stupid as I have never met him and if I do pack a bag and then I end up not even liking him in person that is just awkward. Also I've done stuff with guys but never actually slept with them. I am 22 and he is 23 by the way. I just need some advice or opinions.

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Reply 1

I would trust your reservations. It’s inappropriate to put pressure on get what he wants, it’s too much too soon even if you like him and in reality you don’t really know him yet. I would stick with an interesting first date and see how you feel after that
(edited 2 months ago)

Reply 2

yea i wouldnt be staying a person house i met a day ago maybe after couple of dates, this just sounds like a serial killer movie lol

Reply 3

Sounds dodgy as hell.

He'll be expecting sex for sure which is the whole point of this charade. He's absolutely determined that a first date has to involve spending the night, you've already said no and he's still at it. Half an hour is not a distance that requires a sleepover and claiming you want someone to stay because you don't like an empty house is manipulative nonsense.

Reply 4

Go on the date tomorrow. Do not pack a bag. Meet in a public place. Stay in a public place. 40 minutes into the date, at a high point in the conversation, tell him that you've got to go, thank him, and leave.

If he asks why you didn't bring a bag, or why you're leaving after 40 minutes, fob him off with a non-answer or a jokey non-serious answer. You don't have to justify nor qualify yourself to any man.

See how he reacts. If he lacks respect for your decisions, don't meet him again.
If you get on well with him, and he shows respect, go on a 2nd date with him some other time.

From tomorrow onwards, do not spend 2 hours on a call with him! Restrict your communications with him to the barest minimum of social niceties and to arranging the next date.

Make it so that no man, including this guy, ever conquers your time. Your time is precious and valuable. And when you're not with someone you'll get on with your life and leave them to get on with theirs.

If going on the date involves you lying or exaggerating about your willingness to stay over with him, so be it.
Unreasonable requests like this deserve no honesty when they're put in the nagging way he's done it.
You're not his free call girl!
Red flags all day here.

Reply 6

This sounds very dodgy. Every time you agree to something he'll add something else.
I think you'd be justified in not going on the date at all.
Definitely don't go to his house.
Why does a grown man need a complete stranger to keep him company because the house is "quiet" on his own?
I think you know that it's not a good idea. Listen to your gut.
(edited 2 months ago)

Reply 7

Thankyouu for these replies I needed to hear them. I’ll go on the date as I want to go, I feel like you guys will not like this butttt the plan is to go to a shop, then to his and then to the meal but he did quickly mention on the call that we can’t get too comfortable and end up not going out. I won’t let that happen don’t worry but I might message tonight and just be like I know I said I would think about staying over but I’ve decided I’m not going to but I still want to go out and see you if you’re up for it (he will definitely try and convince me but yeah)

Reply 8

Original post by Anonymous
Thankyouu for these replies I needed to hear them. I’ll go on the date as I want to go, I feel like you guys will not like this butttt the plan is to go to a shop, then to his and then to the meal but he did quickly mention on the call that we can’t get too comfortable and end up not going out. I won’t let that happen don’t worry but I might message tonight and just be like I know I said I would think about staying over but I’ve decided I’m not going to but I still want to go out and see you if you’re up for it (he will definitely try and convince me but yeah)

I just think it's a really bad idea to go to a stranger's house, regardless of whether he's trying to manipulate you or not.
You say you "won't let that happen" but he's already been successful in getting you say yes to everything so far.
If he's any good at all, he wouldn't try to pressurise you into changing your mind about staying over.

Reply 9

Original post by Orange Blossom
I just think it's a really bad idea to go to a stranger's house, regardless of whether he's trying to manipulate you or not.
You say you "won't let that happen" but he's already been successful in getting you say yes to everything so far.
If he's any good at all, he wouldn't try to pressurise you into changing your mind about staying over.

That is true I would usually think it’s a bad idea but then a part of me wants to go, like I’ve said yes to everything so far because I also wanted to do it. Like it would probably be fun and at least I’ll have a story to tell, I know that’s probably a bad way to look at it but yeah and also I guess it could go too far too soon but he does actually seem like a nice guy (apart from the always bringing up the staying over) and he lives in a nice area and stuff, I know that doesn’t necessarily mean anything though

Reply 10

Original post by Anonymous
Thankyouu for these replies I needed to hear them. I’ll go on the date as I want to go, I feel like you guys will not like this butttt the plan is to go to a shop, then to his and then to the meal but he did quickly mention on the call that we can’t get too comfortable and end up not going out. I won’t let that happen don’t worry but I might message tonight and just be like I know I said I would think about staying over but I’ve decided I’m not going to but I still want to go out and see you if you’re up for it (he will definitely try and convince me but yeah)
Agree that sometimes you just have to do what you want to do. Guys wouldn’t blink an eyelid at moving fast with someone they fancied. And it is probably lower risk than a random one night stand. Take care though.

Reply 11

not to try and be nosy but let us know when you make it back home

Reply 12

Original post by Anonymous
That is true I would usually think it’s a bad idea but then a part of me wants to go, like I’ve said yes to everything so far because I also wanted to do it. Like it would probably be fun and at least I’ll have a story to tell, I know that’s probably a bad way to look at it but yeah and also I guess it could go too far too soon but he does actually seem like a nice guy (apart from the always bringing up the staying over) and he lives in a nice area and stuff, I know that doesn’t necessarily mean anything though

Stay safe please

Reply 13

I’m not going to pack anything which will hopefully make me come home as I hate not having all my things but i am doing an everything shower so who’s knows what’ll happen. I will be safe I promise and I’ll update if I remember

Reply 14

Original post by Anonymous
I matched with this guy on an app on Wednesday night, he was messaging back straight away and at this point it was midnight, I added him on instagram and we were talking there and sending voice notes. He asked to call but I said no and he was just really eager straight away saying how he is really interested and that most people on the apps are terrible. That same night, he asked if I wanted to do something on Saturday and I agreed (I'm missing out details but it will be too long otherwise). Honestly I am happy he asked as some guys just want to talk for ages and never meet. He started bringing up how he wants me to come over to his house after the date as his parents are away and he doesn't like a quiet house. I said no but he kept bringing it up and saying how he is not asking with the intention of doing anything sexual just watch something and whatnot, but I kept saying I'm not sure and it's probably not a good idea. Anyway, we called the next day for almost 2 hours and he seems genuine and nice and I am awful at saying no to people, so i ended up saying we'll see about me staying over but he lives half an hour away so he says i need to pack a bag. Part of me wants to stay over as it's an experience, it may be stupid but my friends have my location and everything but then I know it is probably stupid as I have never met him and if I do pack a bag and then I end up not even liking him in person that is just awkward. Also I've done stuff with guys but never actually slept with them. I am 22 and he is 23 by the way. I just need some advice or opinions.

just how naive can you be? of course he wants to ****. a guy who keeps pressuring you into stuff, and your inability to be firm and say no are a terrible combination.
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Reply 15

Original post by Anonymous
I matched with this guy on an app on Wednesday night, he was messaging back straight away and at this point it was midnight, I added him on instagram and we were talking there and sending voice notes. He asked to call but I said no and he was just really eager straight away saying how he is really interested and that most people on the apps are terrible. That same night, he asked if I wanted to do something on Saturday and I agreed (I'm missing out details but it will be too long otherwise). Honestly I am happy he asked as some guys just want to talk for ages and never meet. He started bringing up how he wants me to come over to his house after the date as his parents are away and he doesn't like a quiet house. I said no but he kept bringing it up and saying how he is not asking with the intention of doing anything sexual just watch something and whatnot, but I kept saying I'm not sure and it's probably not a good idea. Anyway, we called the next day for almost 2 hours and he seems genuine and nice and I am awful at saying no to people, so i ended up saying we'll see about me staying over but he lives half an hour away so he says i need to pack a bag. Part of me wants to stay over as it's an experience, it may be stupid but my friends have my location and everything but then I know it is probably stupid as I have never met him and if I do pack a bag and then I end up not even liking him in person that is just awkward. Also I've done stuff with guys but never actually slept with them. I am 22 and he is 23 by the way. I just need some advice or opinions.

Marry a banana>then him
(edited 2 months ago)

Reply 16

Original post by Anonymous
I’m not going to pack anything which will hopefully make me come home as I hate not having all my things but i am doing an everything shower so who’s knows what’ll happen. I will be safe I promise and I’ll update if I remember

It’s ultimately your choice to agree however he will definitely try copulate.

Reply 17

Original post by Ciel.
just how naive can you be? of course he wants to ****. a guy who keeps pressuring you into stuff, and your inability to be firm and say no are a terrible combination.
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Mind you, OP is probably up for it too

Reply 18

Man, I sure hope OP is okay

Reply 19

Original post by anosmianAcrimony
Man, I sure hope OP is okay
Agreed!
(edited 2 months ago)

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