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I had a one-night=stand, he said he would call and didn't. How long should I wait before I delete him as a friend?

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Question - (5 July 2012) 19 Answers - (Newest, 14 July 2012)
A female United Kingdom age 36-40, anonymous writes:

So, I had an unplanned one night stand on Sunday. I normally never do one night stands. Only did it once before. I have heard so much from friends about guys being all nice and then never calling back and that has been my experience too last time, so I genuinely didn't expect nor did I ask for anything from the guy. The thing is, we actually hit it off really great afterwards. We spent the whole day together (not having sex) just talking and he cooked for me and made it really clear he didn't want me to go. He also escorted me home the next afternoon. He asked me if it is alright for him to call because he really wanted to see me again and I told him I was really embarassed by the way things happened between us and didn't want him to feel obligated to follow through, to which he repeated that his question was clear. So I gave him my details and he said he would add me on facebook and call me this week to get together. He did immediately add me but I have not heard from him since. I know his work schedule, so I know that the only convenient days to meet this week would be today and tomorrow. You guessed it. He didn't get in touch. If he doesn't get in touch tomorrow I am assuming it was a pleasant evening and that's all. The question is, how long should I wait before I delete him as a friend? Do I delete him as a friend? I wished there was something more but if nothing develops I want to cut my losses with dignity. Any suggestons? (PS I really liked the guy from before, it was not a stranger, so it is not easy anyway)

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A female reader, anonymous, writes (14 July 2012):

Hey everyone. This is Amy again. Sorry to bug you guys again but I really liked the advise so far. I have an update. So, Thursday morning I get a longish e mail from him that things are crazy at work and his boss asked him to work late so he couldn't take me out and that he hoped I wasn't angry with him and then called me to make sure I was not angry (before I had the chance to respond to him message). He also told me he really wanted to call me earlier and he has been thinking about me but things got really stressful at work and that he'll call the next day on his day off. I told him I understand work comes first and I was not at all upset and that he should call me again when he gets time. He insisted he would call the next day. Well, he didn't, but he has been liking my posts on facebook and poked me (which I think is kind of childish). I sent him a message saying I hope they are not working him to death (I did that because he had sounded really stressed the day before. I know he doesn't work on Fridays but then again maybe he did) and I have not heard a single word since. I know he is working today (he is a chef in an upscale restaurant) so I am not expecting him to get in touch today but what gives? I feel very confused. I have no clue what is going on. But it has been two weeks and we still haven't managed to meet.

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A female reader, chigirl Norway +, writes (9 July 2012):

chigirl agony auntHA! I knew it! Come Sunday and he sends the text. He's just slow.

If you want to take things slow you can take it slow with him. You don't have to have sex with him again if you don't feel like it. Just because you did it once already doesn't mean you should continue. It was a one night stand, but now you've started dating. Two different things. Continue with this as if it's a normal date and take things like you'd take them on a normal date. If you want a relationship and not a FWB then wait with having sex with him (again) until you have decided to be in a relationship. Or at least wait until you are dating exclusively.

Just tell him that you want to get to know him, and don't want sex to interfere. Sex can take away a lot of the focus. Or just don't go back to his place, or invite him to yours. If you avoid intimate dates then sex probably wont even come up.

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A female reader, So_Very_Confused United States +, writes (8 July 2012):

So_Very_Confused agony auntHe asked you out for a date! you go and enjoy and RELAX...

and see how it goes.... see what he says and how it goes

he may be as besotted with you as you are with him... that's life...

relax.

enjoy

don't push

don't make assumptions for him that it's just sex or anything like that...

and let us know how it goes.

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A female reader, cute angel Australia +, writes (8 July 2012):

cute angel agony auntWhen you hooked up with a guy,you thought it would just be a one time thing,little did you know you will begin to like him..

So take it slow,you don't need to have sex everytime u'l meet..he got a little sneek peak and I'm sure he'l be craving for more,but don't give him that yet,make him want it..get to knw each other,go on dates..knowing the passion you guys shared I am sure it would be hard but that's the fun part!!its like a little tease for the guy..!so give him the chance to sweep u off the floor like literally;) lol..

Keep us posted

Gluck x

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A female reader, anonymous, writes (8 July 2012):

And another update. He asked me out on a proper date on Thursday. I hope I don't screw this up. I am really bad at dating. it sounds like he likes me though which is a very good sign. I really didn't see this coming. I didn't expect to like him that much. Hope it goes well...

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A female reader, anonymous, writes (8 July 2012):

Hi everyone and thank you soo much for all your answers (Anonymous thanks for sharing your story. I really liked it). This is Amy again. I have an update! He just sent me a message asking how I have been and whether I liked the flat I was visiting and that he hoped I am enjoying my Sunday. I honestly didn't think he would contact me but he did. So, what do I do? Do I suggest that we meet again? And what happens with the sex? I don't want to be a friends with benefits. Is it a good idea to tell him I want to wait a little till I know him better or does it sound stupid given that we already had sex? I mean we started off rather wrong. Thanks again!

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A female reader, So_Very_Confused United States +, writes (6 July 2012):

So_Very_Confused agony auntdon't delete him...

sometimes life happens.

if you really like him then contact him,

your comments to him may have made him think YOU are not the interested party.

I'd call him and ask about getting together next week and play it by ear depending on what he says

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A female reader, anonymous, writes (6 July 2012):

There is no stereotypes here, it really depends on a guy.

I actually married my one night stand more than 20 years ago, and now we have a grown beatifull daughter together.

And do you know what my wonderful future husband did? The same thing as your guy, he treated me like a queen the rest of the day, and then disappeared for a week. I was like u , very shy and didn't even think of calling him.

I bumped into him on a street, and he looked surprised and happy to see me. I acted indifferent. He invited me to meet his mother who was in town that same night. I couldn't believe my ears. We went to see his mom, had a great night. After he took me home. Before he left I asked him, what was up with him not calling me? He said he thought He was just a fling for me, and was afraid to be a nuisance. Can u believe it? Who was a girl in that situation?:)

To make a long story short, he proposed to me 10 months later. He was never good with calling, and still not. But I still remind him about that week of me looking at phone ALL THE TIME hoping to hear from him. And I tell him if I didn't bump into him that night we wouldn't have our baby:).

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A female reader, anonymous, writes (6 July 2012):

Hi, this is Amy (OP). Wow.

Thanks for all the answers. I'll put the "embarrassed" comment in context.

Now I don't have an issue with one night stands. I don't think that me being a "good girl" depends on what I do in bed.

The reason why I don't do them is precicely because I get too shy and embarrassed.I just find giving someone I don't know that well access to my body weird. I am also extremely shy. I did not allow him much at all and the sex was kind of awkward. The awkwardness was completely gone the next morning (and he had a lot to do with that as he did all he could to put me at ease) and we had a lot of fun during the day (didn't involve sex).

So, what I did tell him is that if I had been a bit weird the night before it was because I was embarassed and not because of him or because I wasn't into what was happening (but I also said he was under no obligation to call and he said he knew that but he was going to call anyway). So yeah I kind of blew it a bit. I'll have to think if it can be saved.

Being shy doesn't help one bit. Also, princess jasmine I am aware of the fact that most men will have nothing to do with me for having sex like that which is why I never asked him his contact details. I was fine with not seeing him again. He was the one who added me. And Bond girl :-) facebook is very trendy, I know.

It is also because it is less evasive than calling or texting and it helps people (like me) who are a bit shy in real life. Anyway, that was my comment to him. But I now see how he might have perceived it. To be honest I don't know why I did it. Neither of us was drunk. I just felt like I really wanted it even though it made me uncomfortable. Thanks for your answers guys.

It is really interesting that most of you think that I should call (including a guy). I expected the "of course he is not going to call silly, delete him asap" answer...I will think about all that was written. I hope I'll have something to report back, if not I promise I will not take it personally (I will be a little sad though)

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A male reader, JustHelpinAgain Canada +, writes (6 July 2012):

Yes, you messed it up a bit. You should have left the ¨I don't usually do this" till later. Now you told him you are embarrassed that you had sex with him. Although you didn't mean to put him down I am sure he took that way. You were the one to cast doubt on any meaning of friendship. Its your job to fix that. Send him a message with your phone number and ask him to call. And when he does don't try to explain anything more, just plan to meet. Good luck.

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A female reader, anonymous, writes (6 July 2012):

And the reason you told him that u are embarrassed over your night together was? Did you want to assure him that u are such a good girl? That was a bad move, showing lack of confidence. Now, its time to show your confidence by calling him, or texting or whatever u guys do, but to cassually contact him. And dont put to much expectation in it, just call and see how it goes.

on another hand, sometimes people act in unexplainable way, doesn't matter what you did or didnt do.

A good idea would be not to take it personally, you dont know hat is happening in his life, it might nothing to do with you. Good luck

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A female reader, princessjasmine United States +, writes (6 July 2012):

You kinda screwed up by sleeping with him that quick...most guys i did that with basically never called me...i dont think u shud make a move...let him come to u! If he doesn't, move on!

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A female reader, BondGirl72 United States +, writes (6 July 2012):

BondGirl72 agony auntYeah, you messed up by telling him what you did. Call and talk to him. Also, why in the world does Facebook status matter so much in today's world? I guess I am too old (40) to understand this. In my world, when men and women want to get together, they either see each other in person or phone each other to ask. And they don't need Facebook to tell them whether they're "friends" or not.

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A reader, anonymous, writes (6 July 2012):

Send him a message on facebook unless he's not been on since he added you, or more to the point a text asking how he's doing and see what he says... If he replies... If not, or he comes up with some excuse about being busy then take that as a "Not interested" as I've had similar experiences with women in the past lol and you just have to cut your losses.

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A female reader, anonymous, writes (6 July 2012):

I am really really grateful for the answers. I am also somewhat confused, You all seem to think there is hope for us and I kind of felt I screwed it all up when I slept with him so soon. I guess the double standard cuts both ways. I am not a slut sleeping round and it is enough that I know that. He never made me feel dirty or cheap, but as I mentioned before I am really not used to this kind if a situation, so please forgive the naivite.

So you guys think this isn't over????? I am surprised. Don't get me wrong, I hope you are right...(OP here again)

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A female reader, chigirl Norway +, writes (6 July 2012):

chigirl agony auntSimple. You write him a message on facebook asking about when you will meet up, as the week is close to ending, and he hasn't contacted you yet.

Don't over think this. He probably meant to call and meet up. He's just like most men out there: taking his time to get around to do it. And, like so many men, he probably doesn't understand that women want to, and often need to, PLAN AHEAD. We want several days notice before an event. He, on the other hand, might call you late Sunday evening asking if you want to have coffee. By then you're probably busy with other SCHEDULED plans.

Anyway, you don't know if his work schedule has changed or not. And maybe he meant he'll call this week to ask to hang out NEXT week.

Just send him a message that lets him know you do not intend to sit around and wait for him. Or, if he calls and wants to meet up and you already planned something else, just tell him "Sorry, you should have called earlier, I'm all booked up next week. How about in two weeks time?". Let him know you're a busy lady and that your time is valuable. Unless you are interested in taking things as they come with no planning ahead... but that doesn't sound like your kind of thing.

The guy isn't ignoring you or forgetting about you, he hasn't lied to you, and he probably does want to meet you. He's just SLOW.

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A female reader, Honeypie United States + , writes (5 July 2012):

Honeypie agony auntI agree with YouWish, if you are interested.. CALL him!

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A female reader, anonymous, writes (5 July 2012):

OP here!!!I certainly see your point.... Thanks for the answer....I am reeeeaaaally not used to one night stand etiquette. It is not my cup of tea. It just happened. I did tell him though that I would be happy to hear from him once I got the "I am so embarassed" thing out of my system. Sadly I do not have his number. Just the facebook connection. I really don't want to seem desperate. I just think that I ruined it by sleeping with him in the first place... Oh dear. I am soooo not good at this. Sigh!

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A female reader, YouWish United States +, writes (5 July 2012):

YouWish agony aunt"He asked me if it is alright for him to call because he really wanted to see me again and I told him I was really embarassed by the way things happened between us and didn't want him to feel obligated to follow through, to which he repeated that his question was clear."

Why on earth would you say that to him? He probably thinks you weren't into what happened, and you sabotaged his confidence that you're into him.

*YOU* call him. Normally, I'd say to give him a few more days before giving up, but after the icy feedback, you need to contact him.

Next time someone ever asks you that question again "Can I call again", respond "Sure! I'd look forward to it" and smile at him. Don't talk about really being embarrassed or showing signs of regret. No way.

CALL him. Don't text. Don't Facebook message. Call and ask him out.

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