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January 8, 4:18PM guys: what do you normally say to girls when you don't want to have a conversation via text? i'm talking to a guy and we exchanged numbers but I don't want to come off as desperate but I am interested CAN RELATE (0) CAN'T RELATE (2) FLAG FOR ABUSE

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try to always phrase things in a way where he feels compelled to ask a question. the qualities of a good story teller leaves the listener wanting to know what happens next. you can keep this going a long time with the proper phrasing.

rh commented on Jan 8 13 at 4:23 pm FLAG FOR ABUSE

keyword: DON'T want to have a conversation

hy commented on Jan 8 13 at 4:28 pm FLAG FOR ABUSE

So you would prefer to talk rather than text? That depends a lot on the girl's preference. Compromise a little. I've had a couple semi bf's who wanted to talk rather than text and I got exhausted. I like texting, it's low pressure, especially getting to know someone. Tell her you want to hear her voice and that texting isn't as natural of a way to communicate.

mk commented on Jan 8 13 at 4:50 pm FLAG FOR ABUSE

I'm a girl! I mean how do I know a guy doesn't want to even hold a conversation with me by what he says via text?

rh commented on Jan 8 13 at 5:28 pm FLAG FOR ABUSE

If the person texts short responses and just answers your questions and doesn't ask any questions of their own. If they put no effort into their responses, take a long time to respond, and never initiate, I would say that's not a good sign.

dd commented on Jan 8 13 at 6:33 pm FLAG FOR ABUSE

First thing to do is disabuse yourself of the idiotic notion that anyone is "desperate" if they cross some ethereal line. This goes for women and men, and more likely, boys and girls. Here's the rule: If you want to have a true conversation with someone, pick up the phone, and use the phone app. You know, the old school one where voices get transmitted live, in real time. Amazingly, you get instant feedback, nuance, tone, eliminating a ton of guessing, angst, and yes, NDC confessions. There's wealth of information in the sound of someone's voice that you'll never get with any form of typing. Amazing how that works, huh?

srs commented on Jan 9 13 at 1:18 am FLAG FOR ABUSE

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