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Smith

Tool-Bearing Hominid
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Hey guys,

so I know the general progression from a casual relationship to a committed relationship, but I was on the phone with a girl I slept with two weeks ago. It was quite unlucky that I had to leave town for 3 weeks right after we slept together, but I'm keen on seeing her again. So for the past two weeks, she had been messaging me every 2-3 days and we've talked on the phone three times. Every time we're on the phone, we just have a lot of fun bantering and teasing.

I think I kind of pushed the asshole front a bit too far at times because every time we're bantering it always comes back to "me seeing other girls and ignoring her", and I had to kind of dial it down and tell her "na you're the only one", but she still wouldn't believe me. (in reality, I went on two dates last week and made out on both of them lol so I guess women's intuition is always right).

So yesterday on the phone, she told me she feels like she's not an important person to me. (At first she was reluctant to tell me what she's feeling, but she eventually opened up). And yes I've been told I can be a little too distant when it comes to texting and stuff, but that's because of I've been following GC's advise for the past two years and I'm just busy lol. I remember in my last relationship, I had to text a little more in the beginning too. So I told her I would rather talk to her on the phone like this than text her, then she told me she's too scared to call me, because on our first date my ex kept calling me and I just ignored it. So I laughed and admitted that I used to be "colder" I teased her for "being lucky because she now has the warmer version of me". Then she said "that's ok. You're not my boyfriend". I was a bit surprised by that and wanted to ask her "do you want me to be your boyfriend?" but I didn't because I felt like she was baiting me to ask that question, like "so what are we?"...etc. Instead, I told her the truth that I'm just as scared as her to be the first to reach out. She teased me if I'm scared of rejections. I laughed and said "no I'm ok with rejections. I'm still trying to figure this out." (she knows I approach girls a lot because I've approached her friend before) Then she said, "yea you're right. I can tell when you're being honest. Let's go on a date when you get back." Then I teased her I'll just send her a blank message when I miss her and we went back to more teasing and some sex talk.

Right before we hung up, she was happy that I finally booked the bus ticket to go back and she's going to cook for me as well. So what do you guys think? I've been going in the direction of a committed relationship, but when she threw out that "That's ok. you're not my bf", I'm not sure if she wanted to push me to commit, or was she just teasing?
My intuition tells me I need to have "the talk" once I get back.
 

JimmyB

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No I don't think you have to have "the talk" unless a girl brings it up or presses you. Seems likes she just wanted some reassurance that you care about her. Also yeah, that's obvious bait and I wouldn't bite on the "You're not my bf". That's a good, honest reply. For all she knew, you didn't care to talk to her or reach out. You explained to her that it's because you're also kind of scared. You put yourself on a similar page which is good. Just keep things running smoothly and there shouldn't be much need for a "talk". She'll know you care about her through actions.
When it comes to texting/calling I'm the same way in that I don't care to reach out and stay in touch. I'm busy. I think that's perfectly acceptable as long as you're running everything smoothly in the relationship and the girl has all good feelings about you - no doubts that you care for her. Both of you should have little to worry about and just use text/calling for setting up your next meet. Sending too many messages I think can set a pattern that becomes hard to change and confuses things. The less, the better I'd say. Unless she's messaging you which is fine if she wants to.
 
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Cro-Magnon Man
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Depends on what you want. You drive the level of commitment.

Do you want to be exclusive? If So, Say So. But you can't have your cake and eat it too.

Just assume someone will be telling her what you do in public. So if you are going to meet other women, don't apologize for it.

"I'm in a social circle where I come into contact with a lot of single attractive women. I'm not going to lie to you and tell you I'm not approached for dates. When you are ready to be exclusive, we can have that conversation. As it stands now, I enjoy seeing you and we have a good time together. I want that to continue. Don't interpret me not calling you every day as disinterest. I have a busy life, and you are important enough that I do make time in it for you."

But it sounds to me you might want to be exclusive...If so, say it.
 
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