Does this connection sound platonic or romantic?

[Anonymous]

I met a man who I met from a dating app. Both of our profiles state that we want long term relationships. We instantly connected over our love for art in which that conversation went on for a whole week consistently. Then asked me if I would like to get coffee with him. We went to get coffee and it was a great connection and conversation naturally. We got to know one another, and we also continued to bond over our same love for art.

I never got the vibes that he was into me romantically despite us matching on a dating app. Im used to most men that date me complimenting my appearance. That he has no done but he would smile while looking me deep into my eyes. There hasn’t been any signs of flirting between us mutually, though I find him attractive and interesting.

After that meet up, we texted for a few day, then I got sick and communication stopped. I thought from there things would fizzle out, but he contacted me again and asked me out. So tomorrow we will be going out again.

I plan to ask him directly what are his intentions but before I do want to ask others what they think.

[unknowngurll1212]

Hmm… honestly? It’s giving romantic slow burn with a side of awkward emotional constipation 😅 He’s clearly interested but maybe too shy or just not the ‘loud flirty’ type. The man didn’t ghost, he circled back! That’s something. 👀 Still, you’re smart to ask him directly... no point painting in grayscale when you're trying to see if he’s got real colors...

[moneymagnet24]

😂😂😂

[In_Trance]

I think that's a dumb thing to ask him when you both have already declared what your intentions are.

[Asker]

Through the dating profile, we never verbally talked about intentions which most men I’ve dated bring up or I have.

[In_Trance]

You said that you're both looking for something long term...

[Asker]

Yeah listed on our profiles

[In_Trance]

Smh...