I'm 26 and I've been dating someone for 3 weeks now. We've probably hung out 6 or 7 times. I can sense he really likes me. I like him too but I'm holding back and I'm not sure why. He's intelligent, cute,and I enjoy spending time with him, quite a bit actually. So why am I not feeling excited by this? Why am I sort-of going out of my way to avoid him and am thinking of just calling it off?
A few hypotheses:
(1) I recently got out of a long, serious relationship and might not be ready to date seriously again yet.
(2) He's smart and fun but also a bit loud and obnoxious.
(3) I very much enjoy hanging out with him but he's way too sexually forward. He wanted to have sex on our first date but I didn't want to. He was respectful of that and still is but clearly he's getting antsy. I let it get to 2nd base (lots of touching everything with hands while naked) recently but even that was a bit too much for me - I like to move slowly towards physical intimacy. Whereas clearly he doesn't like waiting for these things.
(4) He's cute and attractive but also looks a little strange to the point where I'm not sure If I'm interested...
So what's my problem? I do like him, quite a bit, and he really, really likes me. We do have a very nice time hanging out. Should I just get over my hangups, start a real relationship with him, etc.? Am I being stupid and immature? Someone cute and smart who likes me a lot doesn't come around all that often... or, is my hesitance legitimate and I should run like crazy away from him before I lead him on any longer?
Help! Thanks!
A few hypotheses:
(1) I recently got out of a long, serious relationship and might not be ready to date seriously again yet.
(2) He's smart and fun but also a bit loud and obnoxious.
(3) I very much enjoy hanging out with him but he's way too sexually forward. He wanted to have sex on our first date but I didn't want to. He was respectful of that and still is but clearly he's getting antsy. I let it get to 2nd base (lots of touching everything with hands while naked) recently but even that was a bit too much for me - I like to move slowly towards physical intimacy. Whereas clearly he doesn't like waiting for these things.
(4) He's cute and attractive but also looks a little strange to the point where I'm not sure If I'm interested...
So what's my problem? I do like him, quite a bit, and he really, really likes me. We do have a very nice time hanging out. Should I just get over my hangups, start a real relationship with him, etc.? Am I being stupid and immature? Someone cute and smart who likes me a lot doesn't come around all that often... or, is my hesitance legitimate and I should run like crazy away from him before I lead him on any longer?
Help! Thanks!