Polls: Dating

My boyfriend and I were talking about age gaps. We're 8 years apart. I was saying it's more common for older guy/ younger girl and he thinks older woman/ younger guy is more common.

Hi guys, so I've had a crush on this one guy and I've been debating if I should dm him on insta wishing happy holidays? Will I come off as needy? Must say we talk and he tells me stuff even though he's the type of guy that doesn't tell anybody anything. FYI: Not too long ago I asked him why doesn't he add me on insta (I haven't requested anything just wanted to see his reaction) and he was in shock (he said noo way maybe that cause I'm barely there). Two hours later I sent him a request and he accepted it immediately (seems like he waited for me to do so) and sent me a follow request just as quickly. Does this mean anything?

I've never had problems with dudes, but I've seen a decent amount of guys online say they only want short women or that if you're over 5'6 you're cooked, stuff like that. I kinda want to see if my dating pool is actually smaller than average

When he first started talking we would text/call every day. Then about 3 weeks ago he stated sorry for the lack of communication and that he didn't want to bore me by texting me all the time. Last week it was only once a day texting and leaving me on delivered sometimes. Maybe he would call. If I called he didn't answer and not even a text saying why. When he finally did call me I asked him why and he said that he was busy. It literally takes 1 second to just say I'm busy I can't talk right now. I haven't heard from him since Saturday night and I message him back that day but he left me on delivered again. I'm literally over this 🤦‍♀️. I had a bad feeling so I made a fake dating account and his account is still on there. He knew that I deleted my account. Our schedules are busy so I didn't make it a big deal but I saw him a week ago and on our date he was texting his brother from time to time and replying fast. But when it comes to me it takes him hours. I feel he doesn't like me anymore.

Who were they in your life?

This guy I’ve been talking to in a more than friendly way online for over a year told me that since I found out his real name, he felt a little nervous continuing to talk sex with me. But, he said he liked being my friend and still thinks I’m very hot.

Now a month in, I’m hearing from him on a daily basis again, he sends me lots of pics of what he’s doing, he asks me questions anddd he called me “doll” twice the past couple days which I specifically told him that I liked in the past. Is this him warming up to me again or am I overthinking it?

ex: what are you doing doll?

Do you guys know about this dynamic between the black cat and the golden retriever? It’s essentially a grumpy and sunshine trope. As suggested by its name, the black cat/golden retriever theory is based on the typical traits associated with these animals: the golden retriever symbolizes a lively, extrovert , friendly, enthusiastic, and faithful companion, whereas the black cat represents a more aloof, introvert , not friendly, self-sufficient, and mysterious temperament. In the context of dating, I've observed that the more feminine partner often takes on the black cat persona, while the masculine partner tends to align more with the golden retriever characteristics. What are your thoughts on this dynamic? Do you prefer a golden retriever partner or a black cat partner?

I find masked men very attractive, which one among these you like the most?