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Matched on tinder a little over a month ago and we went on a date. Went well but it’s been a little over a week since the date (technically he asked me a little over 2 weeks ago, at the beginning of the week and we went out at the end of the week) and he hasn’t made plans for the next one. Is he into me/should I try asking him?

Pros:
-has texted me good morning almost every morning from the jump (he’s still consistent in that)
-checks in throughout the day to let me know what they’re up to
-asks me about my day/how I’m doing
-planned a good first date
-speaking of first date, would look at me during awkward pauses in conversation and laugh/smile, maybe he was nervous or into me?
-told me immediately after the date that they had a good time and want to see me again soon

Cons
-busy grad student
-I feel like I carry a lot of our text convos, asking the deeper getting to know you conversations
-texts feel a bit drier
-hasn’t mentioned date 2 yet

I’m nervous because I don’t want to get hurt. I just want to be sure of how he’s feeling and in my mind, him not asking for date 2 yet isn’t a good sign. I also dropped hints that I’m free this coming weekend but nothing. Also, what are your thoughts on this?

I am venting and know I might get some hate for this. I’m 26 with no real dating history. I’ve had a short term relationship which was absolute shit. I was told in HS and college to wait it out, be patient and focus on your education. Years later, I’m graduated, own my place and have a decent living. I don’t necessarily want kids but I just don’t get my lack of suitors. I know I’m not a ten, at least cute. People have complimented my looks, I struggled with my weight growing up. I was chubbier so I can see how in Hs I was overlooked. Now I’m thinner, I gained a bit of weight during COVID but am close to my smallest weight from 3 years ago. I looked alright in college and never got approached. I hate when people ask why I don’t have a man and while that question can either be a compliment or just a dig to get into my business, I wonder myself. I’ve been on the dating apps for years and have called quits, was on and off. I was just frustrated with the guys that came my way. I always attract the men I would not want to date physically, hence why that short term relationship I had did not work. On the rare occasion I send a message first, it fizzled out very quick. When guys message me first, it goes a little further. The cute guys are usually dicks, the decent looking guys are alright but a little too short for my preferences and the less attractive guys are always pursuing. They have decent personalities but just not what I want in a man. Am I just cursed or too picky?