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All of a sudden my dance card is full...

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After not finding anyone I'd seriously want to date for so long, I now have two guys I'm interested in. I'm 31.

Guy 1 is a physician with his own practice, 36. He earns a fair bit more than I do, so I feel like there's a bit of a culture clash there. I live carefully and cook most meals. He goes out for nearly everything. We started as "friends". Rather ambiguous. We've gone out for dinner three times now. I find him physically attractive (I generally prefer slim guys who aren't too muscular). I'm a romantic who dreams of Prince Charming. He isn't nearly as romantic. I always find it very difficult to make the first move, especially sexually. I don't have that much experience in that department. And to top it all off, we share the same first name. Anyone else have that experience?

Even though we've only met a few times, I can definitely picture bringing him home to meet my parents and eventually marrying him.




Guy 2, 21, college student studying big data, has a wonderful, warm personality. We are very alike in that regard. He's definitely more muscular. We've slept together without sex. Being wrapped in his arms was a lovely thing. He's a VERY mature 21 yr old. He's black, though more of the milk chocolate variety. I also find him quite attractive, though I will admit he doesn't fit my curly blond hair-blue eyed Prince Charming fantasy. While he is very mature, I find the age difference to be at least mildly troubling--he's still in college after all! I have more difficulty picturing bringing him home to meet my parents--both the age and race thing.



My head and heart are confused about both guys. Where do I stand with Guy 1? Friends or more? With Guy 2, is the age and life experience gap to large to have a successful relationship?
 
It could be neither until you decide to jump in the deep end and find out what it's like to swim.

Attempting to rationalise a romantic relationship is akin to trying to figure out why we are alive.


“The very essence of romance is uncertainty.”― Oscar Wilde
 
...My head and heart are confused about both guys. Where do I stand with Guy 1? Friends or more? With Guy 2, is the age and life experience gap to large to have a successful relationship?
Where are you? You're in the future. You should be in the present.

It's way too early in both of these relationships to be picking out the ring and registering at Crate & Barrel. There's a lot that you don't know about these guys and there's a lot that they don't know about you. These choices sort themselves out with time.
 
Date both of them until you feel the right fit. Once the personalities mesh, then hit the sack to see if you are compatible there too. Things will fall into place.
 
That is AWESOME news!!!

I don't have answers for your questions -- but you're a great guy, and I'm glad to hear that you have 2 guys clamoring for your attention...

If they're smart, they won't let you go...

Keep us posted!!!

:):):)
 
I always trust my gut...and I pay attention to what I feel about anything..so that would be my advice as I have had a very successful 30 year relationship using this simple formula.

Of course..I never dreamed about Prince Charming..so maybe my approach might be wrong in this case.
 
I having a feeling that neither guy is the right fit for you. Do keep in mind that your eventual pat er has veto power over anything you might want to happen and they'll also have concerns about bringing you home to meet the family. To me, your approach seems too clinical.
 
Doctors are extremely busy people, particularly ones with their own practice. So if you're naturally submissive I'd go to option 1.

Younger guys are fun so I'd also have sex with option 2.

I would introduce neither to parents. Bring in a third guy for that.

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WTF is a dance card?
 
Actually I'd bring the 21yo home to meet the parents for entertainment value.
 
WTF is a "milk chocolate variety?"

IF it's what I think it is, don't say that to guy number 2.
 
WTF is a "milk chocolate variety?"

IF it's what I think it is, don't say that to guy number 2.

Please follow this guideline. Colorism ain't cool. [-X

Also, I agree with Seasoned. It seems like it will be neither.

With the 21 y/o, age difference might be a problem. Even if he is VERY mature, no 21 y/o is THAT mature to match the level of someone who has lived through their 20's. Furthermore, he may not be emotionally mature. You provided no evidence that he is actually into you besides hooking up. There are so many variables that have yet to affect him (career, figuring out where to go after college, experiencing other guys, etc.) that I don't see it lasting.

With guy number 1, it doesn't seem like he is that into you either. You may be squarely in the friend zone here, and he is meeting up with you for dinner only because otherwise he would be at a restaurant eating alone. Can you provide more evidence that this guy actually likes you?

If I had to choose one to pursue, I would go with guy #1, because you both are more likely to be of similar experience, which will provide more common ground for something to develop over time.
 
WTF is a "milk chocolate variety?"
It's a descriptor that we all understand well enough.

The real question is "Why was it relevant to the story?". Is this a plus or a minus?

More important, it's been a week. An update from OP seems to be in order. :)
 
First, I'm sorry for the racially insensitive comment. I shouldn't have made it.

I haven't heard from Guy 1 in the last couple weeks. From texts, he sounds busy with family things. He may be 36, but his mother is in her mid 80's (youngest of 10). He's dealing with Power of Attorney stuff. I advanced the idea of going to a concert last weekend, but he was too busy with family stuff. But the next move is his to make.

I had lunch with Guy 2 the day before Easter. I We had a great time--we were there for 3 hours talking. His mind is impressive--very mature. We've texted/talked since then. He has a weird college schedule (with orchestra rehearsals) and had a wedding to attend last weekend. If only he were out of college, then I don't think the age difference would be such a big deal. I almost feel like a "daddy" with him. If it turns into FWB, I guess I'd be OK with that for the time being.



It was so exciting (and a relief) to meet these two guys I like after having been on SOOOO many first dates that went nowhere. I'm more of a serial dater. Having two guys to juggle is really more than I'd like to handle. But in the meantime, I'll keep looking.
 
I had lunch with Guy 2 the day before Easter. I We had a great time--we were there for 3 hours talking. His mind is impressive--very mature. We've texted/talked since then. He has a weird college schedule (with orchestra rehearsals) and had a wedding to attend last weekend. If only he were out of college, then I don't think the age difference would be such a big deal. I almost feel like a "daddy" with him. If it turns into FWB, I guess I'd be OK with that for the time being.

Just curious, do you guys each split the check or are you treating him? Did you invite him out or the other way around? Do his friends know who you are? Does he know or has he met your friends?
 
Just curious, do you guys each split the check or are you treating him? Did you invite him out or the other way around? Do his friends know who you are? Does he know or has he met your friends?

We do split the bill. We agree to go out somewhere. Up to now, I've always selected the restaurant, subject to his approval. I haven't told my friends about him. I don't know if he's told his friends about me. We've only met three times.
 
Don't jump ahead to thinking about marriage or meeting the family. Just date both until you get an idea of how things are going. You don't want any expectations.

I also wouldn't worry about the race issue. If your parents really love you, they shouldn't care that he's black. I wouldn't mess a potentially good thing due to someone's skin color.
 
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