Topic: Is it stupid to be "too available"?
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Mon 12/01/08 12:15 PM
Edited by andrew101888 on Mon 12/01/08 12:22 PM
I was supposed to see the girl I'm dating tomorrow around 8:30, but shes having a hall meeting at 7:30 and isn't sure when it'll be over. She asked what time was I willing to come until, so I told her I'd come up until 11 (I have to leave @ 12 it's their limit for guests at her university) and that even an hour or two together is better than nothing. Do you guys think it's stupid to make myself "too available" (aka willing to come whenever on the days i am available)?

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Mon 12/01/08 12:24 PM
I wouldn't say you're being stupid. Sometimes we get so busy with everything going on in our lives (especially this time of year) that it's difficult to schedule personal time for others. If you're comfortable with doing it this way, then do it. But I wouldn't make it an ongoing habit. That could lead into you being taken advantage of.

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Mon 12/01/08 12:24 PM
I don't think is stupid, and I hope that she appreciates you.

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Mon 12/01/08 12:25 PM

I wouldn't say you're being stupid. Sometimes we get so busy with everything going on in our lives (especially this time of year) that it's difficult to schedule personal time for others. If you're comfortable with doing it this way, then do it. But I wouldn't make it an ongoing habit. That could lead into you being taken advantage of.

I totally agree, and the only reason I'm doing it is because there is no other day. Wednesday shes busy with school work, Thursday night I have work and Fridays she goes home for the weekend. If there was another night I'd reschedule gladly, but there isn't.

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Mon 12/01/08 12:26 PM
I think it's sweet

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Mon 12/01/08 12:26 PM
That's ENTIRELY up to you, sweetie!biggrin
Depends on if YOU think its worth it or not....!

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Mon 12/01/08 12:28 PM

I wouldn't say you're being stupid. Sometimes we get so busy with everything going on in our lives (especially this time of year) that it's difficult to schedule personal time for others. If you're comfortable with doing it this way, then do it. But I wouldn't make it an ongoing habit. That could lead into you being taken advantage of.


I AGREE. It's nice when a man is willing to make adjustments; but beware, there are women/girls that may take advantage of this and start treating you with disrespect and they may step all over you. In this day and age we do need to make adjustments and compromise; but make sure she's doing the same for you.

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Mon 12/01/08 12:28 PM
Edited by andrew101888 on Mon 12/01/08 12:30 PM

That's ENTIRELY up to you, sweetie!biggrin
Depends on if YOU think its worth it or not....!

I totally think it's worth it. I really like her, and I love spending time with her. I want to make sure that we're good for each other before it gets more serious, and the only way to gauge that is by spending time together.flowerforyou
to the person above me: I hear you. I was the one who insisted on seeing her though. She was saying that she had the meeting, and didn't expect me to come late and then she was like you can come later how late would you come? I said I'd be willing to come up to 11 and that whatever time I can spend with her is fine by me.

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Mon 12/01/08 12:30 PM
The magic answer... it depends. You really don't want to appear to be just completely working your whole life around her. But it's also nice for her to know you're willing to be flexible.

I think the proper answer would have been "Call me when you're done and if I'm not doing anything and it's not too late I'd love to come by". That shows that you have a life and might be doing something else and leaves 'too late' open for what you feel like at the time... which I think is fair. And if something does come up, go do it. However we BOTH know you're be waiting by the phone :wink: :wink:

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Mon 12/01/08 12:34 PM

The magic answer... it depends. You really don't want to appear to be just completely working your whole life around her. But it's also nice for her to know you're willing to be flexible.

I think the proper answer would have been "Call me when you're done and if I'm not doing anything and it's not too late I'd love to come by". That shows that you have a life and might be doing something else and leaves 'too late' open for what you feel like at the time... which I think is fair. And if something does come up, go do it. However we BOTH know you're be waiting by the phone :wink: :wink:

I actually told her to text me whenever she becomes free, so I did do what you suggested pretty much.

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Mon 12/01/08 12:42 PM
smokin Yessmokin

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Mon 12/01/08 03:01 PM
I do it all the time...would rather meet someone than not meet them. As rare as love is mathmatically I'm willing to take any road needed to find it, could prove my theory wrong...and I love doing that.smokin