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April 17th, 2003

Shnooter writes:

This isn't one of those cheesy-love advice-asking letters, just a general inquiry really. Met this guy at a pub and he asked for my number - so I gave it to him. Not having too much faith in the fact that he'd actually call me, I forgot about him. Then he called me. So we've been sorta hanging out for a few weeks now but the guy is more than a little unpredictable - not so much in a good sense. Some days I feel as though there's a good vibe between us, yet other days it seems as though I'm just another face in the crowd. What the fuck is with this guy? And should I even continue to persue whatever "this" is???


Trevor
Sometimes boys can be weird this way. It doesn't mean you should give up on him, nor does it mean fall for him. I can understand it's difficult to wait around while he treats you special/not special. I've done that before, under weird circumstances though. That worked out alright...

Sometimes being with an unpredictable 'mate' can be fun, like rollercoaster. However not if it makes you feel bad about this person, or worse, yourself. I'd say start doing little tests on him. Maybe do like in the movie How To Lose A Guy in Ten Days* and try to force him away. Then in a beautiful Hollywood ending you will have a true love.

*note: I have never seen the movie mentioned above. I'm still cool, right guys?


Steve
Look Shnooter - I just asked you for your phone number because I thought you were really nice, that's all.

I'm sorry for being wierd lately... it's just that I've never seen a girl's breasts before and I think things are moving too fast between us. I think I'm going to need a little space. Can we not talk about this here?


Paul
Today's dating arena has been infinitely increased by the use of the internet. If there is something that I have learned from the thousands of pop-up windows that I have encountered it is the fact that my "true love" is only an email and $19.95 away. With the ever growing online dating scene you don't have to settle for the unpredictable guy. At the touch of a button you can have your pick of thousands of desperate guys that will be at your beck and call 24 hours a day. You will forget about the jerk you met at the bar when you surf your way to Mr. Right. Good luck.


Chris
Who cares? The guy is weird. Move the fuck on.

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