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  • #550465 Reply
    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!

    #550467 Reply
    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.

    #550475 Reply
    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.

    #550477 Reply
    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 :)

    #550486 Reply
    redcurleysue

    Unless it is a question do not answer it.

    #550527 Reply
    Jo

    So we have sunk to decoding sign language in texts?

    #550530 Reply
    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.

    #550532 Reply
    Jo

    How often is he asking you on dates?

    #550533 Reply
    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

    #550537 Reply
    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.

    #550538 Reply
    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.

    #550541 Reply
    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.

    #550544 Reply
    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.

    #550547 Reply
    Lenna

    I see, and Im guessing I don’t wait around for him to ask me again right?

    #550551 Reply
    Jo

    I take it you had sex on the first date?

    #550552 Reply
    Lenna

    No we didn’t – we hung out, talked for hours and made out but nothing more.

    #550553 Reply
    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.

    #550554 Reply
    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.

    #550578 Reply
    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.

    #550591 Reply
    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

    #550597 Reply
    Jo

    MGI, best advice!

    #550644 Reply
    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.

    #550919 Reply
    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.

    #550926 Reply
    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?

    #550936 Reply
    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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