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I went out on a few dates with a nice guy, but there was no chemistry. Should I continue to see him?

I have gone on three dates with this guy, who is nice and good looking, but there is no chemistry. How important is instant chemistry? Should I continue to see him even though I feel no real connection? How soon can you tell if someone is right for you?
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Marked as Best! October 28, 2009 10:35 PM
A few dates does not give you all the information regarding a potential mate. As far as chemistry goes there is a lot to be said for a slow burn building up to the kind of chemistry you are looking for. White hot passion from the jump start of a romance can burn itself out quickly and if the passion was all you were building the relationship on, you are left with nothing after it dies. Now if the guy is nice but it is a serious turn off to even consider the possibility of intimacy with him...then ending it now before you hurt his feelings is probably wiser. On the other hand if there is just not a spark but you genuinely like him then give it time to see if you feel sparks of passion. In the end it is better to be with someone you enjoy, share the same interests and can have fantastic sex with BECAUSE you feel a connection with them that doesn't revolve solely around sex. (Omg I sound like my grandmother lol....but the woman did know what she was talking about!
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October 23, 2009 06:56 PM
If you don't feel any real connection, you should stop seeing him before he gets the wrong idea. Sometimes it does take time to establish a real connection. In which case, something inside of you would be telling you that there is more to this person, just give it time. But if you are seriously dreading going out with this guy again (regardless of how nice he is) because you're in for another night of emptiness and disconnection from everything he says, then break it off. There's no point in wasting anymore of your time or his. Sorry, but it's just that simple.

PS- Tell him you don't think it's going to work out, especially since yall have had 3 dates already. It would be incredibly rude and cowardly to just stop calling and answering his calls. Please don't do that to him.... Give him the courtesy of closure.

Good luck!
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October 25, 2009 06:34 AM
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October 25, 2009 08:10 AM
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October 28, 2009 06:06 AM
after a couple of dates, still not working out - means its not gonna work out. dont get caught up thinking that he's cute.. there are hundreds of guys around.. you'll come across someone much better and lets hope things work out.

All the best.
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October 30, 2009 03:13 PM
I think it depends on the entire situation. You haven't provided much detail. Are they casual dates, social events, community dates, private romantic dates? There is a difference between going to the club with a bunch of friends vs dinner and a movie alone. Have you kissed him, made out with him? All these things count. Usually the instant loin vibrations and pounding heart upon initial contact are called LUST. Love is not instant. True deep feelings are not either. They take time to build. Do you have common interests, goals, dreams, tastes in food, clothing decor, movies music? Are there things he already does that you will NEVER be able to tolerate such as no socks, spitting, doing drugs, drinking, smoking, cussing etc.
After only 3 dates, I would say, if he is interesting and you actually have fun together then take it down a notch from "dating" to hanging out. Make sure he is aware it is not exclusive but give the guy a chance. Remember, you should NEVER be with someone that you feel the need to change or that you feel the need to change for. If you can't take each other at face value then don't waste the time. You can't change some one unless they want to chance themselves. We also shouldn't lose who we are just to make someone else happy.
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November 01, 2009 01:25 AM
I don't believe you should continue dating him. Chemistry is a major part of a successful relationship. If you continue to date him romantically, you'll begin to try and change him, which is a fruitless, frustrating and ultimately horrible endeavour. You should explain to him that you don't feel there is any chemistry there and that you would be better suited as friends. Honesty is the best policy.

Hope this helps!
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