I'm seeing this man right now non-exclusively. Before this (I'm talking about the same man) we have been exclusive 2 times before. I know he cares about me and he says he loves me, I also care about him a lot. I don't intend to date other people. Now that we are just dating non-exclusive now, the topic of see other people came up. He said he would appreciate it if I didn't date other people but said it'd be fine. What does he mean by telling me this? The statements are contradicting each other.
2006-08-29 03:34:40 · 12 answers · asked by hearts99992000 5 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
I'm just looking for your thoughts I'm a bit confused about this. Thanks to those who answer.
2006-08-29 03:38:43 · update #1
He told me he doesn't have the intention of dating others.
2006-08-29 03:53:08 · update #2
To me, that means that he would like to have you to himself. Either he has feelings for you and doesnt want you to go off and develope feeligns for someone else, or he is being possessive and doesnt want to share you with someone else. You need to talk to him. Instead of talkigna bout dating others, talk about your feelings for each other. If its that his feelings are making him make that decision, then its a good thing. If he is just saying no other guys bc he doesnt like sharing, thats not cool
Good luck!
2006-08-29 03:44:14 · answer #1 · answered by bluedaboodee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry to ask a question within a question: but what on earth is exclusive and non-exclusive dating. If you are dating someone, then do you date other people at the same time in a non-exclusive relationship and how does that work?
If people want to date many people then there's no need for complications, nor relationships. I thought relationships were all about dating exclusively.
What do I know?
2006-08-29 03:45:18 · answer #2 · answered by Darkman 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
His ego and pride. He does not want you to date other men or see other men, but if you decide too, he doesn't want to come off like he completely will mind because he is on guard and pretecting himself from getting hurt. I think you should follow your instincts and your heart. If this man if truly someone you love and care for, there wouldn't be any need to see other men. You stated that you have been exclusive twice before, maybe you both finally need to figure what you really want from each other.
2006-08-29 03:44:45 · answer #3 · answered by Ro Ro 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's saying that he would "appreciate it if you didn't date others" while you are seeing him...but wouldn't mind if you did. In other words, He's not telling you who and when you can date...but just to let him know what the deal is between you and him...capice?
Most guys are NOT confused about what they want...they just have a problem communicating it to women...in a way that is completely and totally understood.
2006-08-29 03:52:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
perhaps he wants t make sure you're not dating other people, but is he? maybe the non exclusive dating is so he can keep his options open
2006-08-29 03:47:18 · answer #5 · answered by erindipities 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Double talk! In one instance he is telling you that "he wants you all to his self". Then without making a full pledge commitment to the first part, the next part is telling you, that if you should decide to see other men, that would be "OK", "he wouldn't like it", but "he wouldn't hold it against you" either.
2006-08-29 03:49:43 · answer #6 · answered by smplyme132 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if his first statement was not dating others then thats what he wants but is not pressuring you and leaving the door open for you to say i dont want to date others
2006-08-29 03:41:46 · answer #7 · answered by Dick Dastardly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like he's a bit confused about what he wants. Just go with the flow. Stay safe.
2006-08-29 03:41:00 · answer #8 · answered by gemone523 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
1. probably a test.
2. he wants to know if you really love.
3. Solution - tell him the exact same thing and test him.
2006-08-29 03:46:33 · answer #9 · answered by p_boxter03 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
probably a test - usually woman ask questions and "test". probably wants reassurance that you are not thinkning about dating other dudes. you may need to build his confidence up.
2006-08-29 03:40:17 · answer #10 · answered by Fenris 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋