Is dating an introvert seem like they aren't interested?

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I have been talking to this guy for such a while but we starts to date for 3 months (6 dates). He is an outgoing introvert. Who likes to stay in and read. And gets awkward in lots of situation with steangers involved. He likes to be with his friends on the weekend and if it that some weeks i get to see him on weekdays or not at all.

He told me that he doesn't want to rush into a relationship which i agree on that.

We slept together on the 5th dates and he asked me to spent the night. In the morning when i woke up (which he's already up) he told me that i dont have to be up and to continue sleeping.

He doesn't text me everyday which i dont mind but sometimes he just disappear for a 4-5 days without texting or sometimes give me short answer. But sometime after his night out with friends he just texts me and asked me how i am (not a booty call im sure). Sometime we could just talk for hours. Things are fine and he talks a lot about his family and friends when we see each other in person but i feel he's aloof while we dont see each other

im not sure if i should take this personal. Or ig he's not really interested. But he told me that we wouldn't go on dates if he doesn't want to come.

Is this normal for those whos An introver?

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He doesn't seem introverted, seems like he is pacing himself so neither you or he falls into something too fast. It also sounds like he is balancing life, you all have been on 6 dates in 3 months, yeahh that seems a bit odd but remember this is the new age of dating, men arent courting women and taking them on dates every weekend (at least not the same woman). Still. I believe he is into you, try reaching out to him every now and then...dont tip the balance though, but every now and then is okay. Let him know you are equally interested.

Him texting you days apart may be due to work load and if he is on the reserved side he probably isnt big on texting.
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Hes an ISTP though. I heard theres a thing of an outgoing introvert i think i am more of an ambivert than him

I texted him today after havent heard from him in 5 days and knew he went to the beach with his friends. He said hes just tired after when i asked "was it fun" and he only replied "yeah" so i said that ok i guess you don't want to talk. And he said really? I'm just tired so i told him thag I'll give him some me time as i understand that 3days and 2 nights with his friends would be a bit too overwhelming for him.

And that when he relised that he should asked about my weekend as well.

It happens like this alot. When sometime he realised that i might feel bad so he tried to talk after gave me one word answer or when i was a but passive agressive. So he will step up a bit.
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Ooh this reminds me of some situation I had. He was cancer tho, known to be moody. To be in a relationship with someone like that can be exhausting, you never feel enough.

The fact that he's still there tell you he's into you, I feel like he just doesn't know how to 'do the relationship thing' right. He also might be lazy (taurus hehe). It takes a lot of patience with people like that. But don't give up 🙂
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My boyfriend is an introvert - INFP. I knew straight away when he liked me. Not only did he show it, he also articulated it. His focus is complete (except for when he's at work or engrossed in one of his hobbies or his thoughts.) I am the same way with him (INFJ,) so I guess the advantage of being introverted is that we are selective of where our energy goes, but when we choose, it's wholly.
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Posted by Foreverloveme
He sounds interested, just might not be ready for full fledged talking every day or is enjoying living his life.

From the introvert aspect yes...especially when you posted about the beach. People drain me so after being around anyone, especially if it was a group of friends I like to recharge & have down time...don't take things like that personally.

From a taurus prospective, yes they take their time. Mine called everyday in the beginning, was typically there if I reached out...there really was no questioning his interest.

From a general perspective, like he says most people aren't spending time & engaging others in conversation unless it's something they want to do.
I think he likes me at some point. Its just sometime I'm not sure if he would like me enough to know the balance of me or him willing to give in this us dating thing.

I think he still doesn't want to give up his loner life yet but if I'm being positive (or given him excuses) from an introvert like him giving me like one day in a week is a bit of a good gesture that he starts to let me in. Not sure if I'm right.
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Posted by venusianone
Ooh this reminds me of some situation I had. He was cancer tho, known to be moody. To be in a relationship with someone like that can be exhausting, you never feel enough.

The fact that he's still there tell you he's into you, I feel like he just doesn't know how to 'do the relationship thing' right. He also might be lazy (taurus hehe). It takes a lot of patience with people like that. But don't give up 🙂
Haha I'll try not to! Theres one time he said that I'm not sure why you still want to see me after what we have talk about how am i being weird... Kayy I'm not sure either

I guess he has an ability to make me calm. I am more needy and anxious when it comes to not replying trx message but he just makes me better. Maybe that's why?
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Posted by Donutn
Hes an ISTP though. I heard theres a thing of an outgoing introvert i think i am more of an ambivert than him

I texted him today after havent heard from him in 5 days and knew he went to the beach with his friends. He said hes just tired after when i asked "was it fun" and he only replied "yeah" so i said that ok i guess you don't want to talk. And he said really? I'm just tired so i told him thag I'll give him some me time as i understand that 3days and 2 nights with his friends would be a bit too overwhelming for him.

And that when he relised that he should asked about my weekend as well.

It happens like this alot. When sometime he realised that i might feel bad so he tried to talk after gave me one word answer or when i was a but passive agressive. So he will step up a bit.


Just sharing my 2 cents so don't take it too seriously. I am an ISTP/iSFP and the istp side takes tasks very seriously. The profile typically indicates that once embarking on a problem solving task they usually dislike being distracted until it is solved. We find great joy in resolving technical problems. and yes, the ISTP type get socially awkward.

Let him know how you want to be treated.
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Just sharing my 2 cents so don't take it too seriously. I am an ISTP/iSFP and the istp side takes tasks very seriously. The profile typically indicates that once embarking on a problem solving task they usually dislike being distracted until it is solved. We find great joy in resolving technical problems. and yes, the ISTP type get socially awkward.

Let him know how you want to be treated.

Yeah i should do thag in person and express how his behaviour makes me feel sometimes. I mostly enjoy the date and realised it when i leave him haha.

Although i used to text him about it just right after he said something i don't feel like its fair. And he would be like chill, we just getting to know each other. And i will reply like yeah i just want to be understood and what your aspect of me is on you and i could change that. Then he would just read and then maybe a day later he would just say "ok. How's your day?" And then we go to a normal conversation.

So I'm not really sure if i was being heard or understood.

Once time it doesn't seem like he put any effort enough so i said maybe its time for me to give up and then he reply "really?" "I'm just scare of our diverging expectations you know i have things to do too."

Mixed signals or i just not yet understand him?
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Posted by Donutn
Hes an ISTP though. I heard theres a thing of an outgoing introvert i think i am more of an ambivert than him

I texted him today after havent heard from him in 5 days and knew he went to the beach with his friends. He said hes just tired after when i asked "was it fun" and he only replied "yeah" so i said that ok i guess you don't want to talk. And he said really? I'm just tired so i told him thag I'll give him some me time as i understand that 3days and 2 nights with his friends would be a bit too overwhelming for him.

And that when he relised that he should asked about my weekend as well.

It happens like this alot. When sometime he realised that i might feel bad so he tried to talk after gave me one word answer or when i was a but passive agressive. So he will step up a bit.


Just sharing my 2 cents so don't take it too seriously. I am an ISTP/iSFP and the istp side takes tasks very seriously. The profile typically indicates that once embarking on a problem solving task they usually dislike being distracted until it is solved. We find great joy in resolving technical problems. and yes, the ISTP type get socially awkward.

Let him know how you want to be treated.
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I used to tell him via text and he said chill we just getting to know each other so i just said that i didnt try to rush into anything just want to tell you how i feel. He read that and didnt teply to me until the next day and said "ok" "how's your day?" Then continue normal convo. It happens like this couple times. So I'm not sure if he understands how i feel

Althoud what do you mean by luje to sort out problems? Did you mean relationship wise?