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Lenna
I have tried looking online everywhere for an explanation, or even just what to do.
But I need help!If the conversations going great – he’s being a bit playful in the texts. I reply and all he sends back is a emoji do I reply back to it?
Its been a couple of hours – but I haven’t responded. So, what do you do when a guy replies with just one emoji? Do you just leave it?Backstory: I met this guy on Tinder, we’ve been talking for a couple of weeks and we hung out yesterday. I really don’t to ruin this by over thinking it, or being weird when he doesn’t reply to my texts now. I like it, and I would like to see where this goes, but I don’t want to be the one forcing conversation if he’s killing it by sending a single emoji.
Help me out here!
Jules
Sending just an emoji is kind of a conversation ender IMO.
If he didn’t really leave you anywhere else to go with the conversation then just let the convo end.
If he’s interested he’ll reach out again.
I’ve actually found with online dating that the less I tried to keep conversations going, the more the guys reached out to me. Also, I’d suggest (if you’re not already), talk to more than one guy at a time. Putting all the focus on one makes you overthink.
Lenna
I feel like I am going to turn into one of those girls that will sit by the phone waiting for their reply.
We were texting so much before we met, we hooked up – and the conversation flowed effortlessly today – except until he killed it with the Emoji. Now its got my thinking he could be testing me – maybe trying to see if I would be clingy – but thats not me.Now I am just overthinking. Unsure why! So annoying.
Anna
Just leave it as you are majorly ovranalysing and overthinking it. You met once. Chillax. Give it some time for god’s sake. Do something with your time or just watch a movie :)
redcurleysue
Unless it is a question do not answer it.
Jo
So we have sunk to decoding sign language in texts?
Lenna
I just don’t know if I should have responded back to “😋” given that that’s was the response after I said something playful.
Since I didn’t reply. I’m wondering if I did the right there is all.
Jo
How often is he asking you on dates?
Kendall_e
Not sure how old are you guys or how mature is he…..but not responding to an emoji does not change anything if he really likes you, he would continue another topic or ask you out again. If not, then you know lol
Lenna
We’re in our twenties, he’s 3 years older than I am.
But no, we haven’t discussed a second date yet. I think I am just being stupid.Jo
A man’s interest level is based on how often he spends time with you. The texting and emojis mean nothing.
Instead of him sending pics of smiley faces, he should be planning the next meet up. I wouldn’t get hung up on what he is texting and I wouldn’t go out of my way to respond to a lazy and lame emoji.
Lenna
So the texts mean nothing in between? I know that texting everyday is not sustainable. But I just don’t know this game anymore.
Jo
The operative word is ‘in between’ …. You only had a date .. And he hasn’t asked to see you again. Texting is lazy and easy. Taking the time out of his life to be with you I person is what matters.
Lenna
I see, and Im guessing I don’t wait around for him to ask me again right?
Jo
I take it you had sex on the first date?
Lenna
No we didn’t – we hung out, talked for hours and made out but nothing more.
Jo
If he met you on tinder, he is probably meeting other women, as well.
If he doesn’t set another date to see you within a week or two after meeting up, IMO, it’s a waste if time, because he just has you in his dating rotation.
Lenna
Noted – thank you.
I think I’ll just stop overthinking and wait and see. Fingers crossed it works out the way I want it to.Ms. Good Intentions
Lenna – I am much like you, I have great first dates, have the guys ask me out again on the date, and then nothing. Of course it plays with your head. I have had to learn that UNTIL I have a date/time/place for the follow-on date, I have to stay busy with activities or talking to other guys.
Secondly, and I read this all the time on this forum, but it is hard to follow the advice. HE should be the one trying to impress you at this point! If he is not, you should be the one saying, “NEXT”. So don’t keep your fingers crossed, he is likely trying to be polite with an emoji, but until and when he pursues you for the next date, you should just chalk it up as another dating experience.
Kara
thing is with online dating – men are messaging other girls.
Majority of girls aren’t really messaging other men. (I don’t) although I do think I should start.I messaged this one guy – (met several times – all good) asking how he is, happy Friday blah blah – replies back with just the lip stick emoji??? Ok WTF lol
Jo
MGI, best advice!
Lenna
That’s why I’m confused! Why would you send just an emoji lol trying to kill the conversation. Friends of mine told me I made he right choice by not replying and that he should be trying to make conversation – I’ll give him the benefit of the doubt for now.
Junior
Please message other guys. If you are focused on one guy he will know you’re all about him and not try.
A guy friend of mind used to online date for booty calls. He met his fiance online for a booty call. She was messaging and dating other guys as well, so she didn’t treat him as her one and only. That intrigued him and he pursued her because she was a challenge. He ended up falling in love and they will be married in a few months.
Be busy and actively dating. That will help.
vanessa
“Why would you send just an emoji lol trying to kill the conversation. Friends of mine told me I made he right choice by not replying and that he should be trying to make conversation ”
Because he has a life! You shouldn’t want to be texting back and forth. Ugh. Wait for the text that says, want to do something Friday night?
Khadija
Way too much overthinking and investment in a guy you met once from Tinder.
Why all this angst over a text?
If you see him again great, if you don’t oh well the world will not come to an end I promise you that.
At this point you should be out meeting other guys and taking your time getting to know them.
Don’t sit around waiting for a text or decoding message. Guys don’t sit around doing this.
Lastly stop spending so much time focusing on texting. The real important thing is if this guys is asking you out again.
Relationship are not built and maintained by texting. Its the bonding and memories that you create together. -
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