"Put-Outers-Remorse." That's funny. And true. If you feel bad about it, that's a sign you should slow things down. You like the guy, and are having fun, so you sleep with him. But then you've realized you rushed into things, and you feel bad. Maybe the guy bails, or maybe he sticks around but the magic is gone because you've jumped to the sex part too quickly. Either way, you end up feeling a little icky about it. It happens to all of us.
First off, don't feel bad. It's in the past. There's nothing wrong with sleeping with a guy after two dates, just like there's nothing wrong with sleeping with him after 10 dates. It just might be time for you to move out of that phase for a while. Try dating one guy for a period of time and seeing where it goes. Make the next guy wait a few dates. He'll live. Contrary to what he says, he won't die from a severe case of blue ball-itis. He'll be fine. Get to know the guy, and sleep with him when it feels right. Plus, the waiting will make it more exiting.
It really boils down to finding the right guy. Sex with the right guy will be as great and fulfilling after two dates as it would after, say, nine. For now, try to find that guy and hold out for the right moment. Yes, it will be tough at first to break the pattern. But in the end, you'll feel better about yourself. Plus, you'll weed out the jerks and douches pretty quickly. The quality guys will stick around and put in the work and time. If a guy really likes you, he's not going to bail if you want to wait a few dates (or longer) before sleeping with him. This way you'll be able to tell if he's just looking for a hook-up or something more substantial. Even if you're not looking for a relationship, dating will be more fulfilling and less of a bummer if you try to hold out a little longer. I have faith in you. Good luck!
First off, don't feel bad. It's in the past. There's nothing wrong with sleeping with a guy after two dates, just like there's nothing wrong with sleeping with him after 10 dates. It just might be time for you to move out of that phase for a while. Try dating one guy for a period of time and seeing where it goes. Make the next guy wait a few dates. He'll live. Contrary to what he says, he won't die from a severe case of blue ball-itis. He'll be fine. Get to know the guy, and sleep with him when it feels right. Plus, the waiting will make it more exiting.
It really boils down to finding the right guy. Sex with the right guy will be as great and fulfilling after two dates as it would after, say, nine. For now, try to find that guy and hold out for the right moment. Yes, it will be tough at first to break the pattern. But in the end, you'll feel better about yourself. Plus, you'll weed out the jerks and douches pretty quickly. The quality guys will stick around and put in the work and time. If a guy really likes you, he's not going to bail if you want to wait a few dates (or longer) before sleeping with him. This way you'll be able to tell if he's just looking for a hook-up or something more substantial. Even if you're not looking for a relationship, dating will be more fulfilling and less of a bummer if you try to hold out a little longer. I have faith in you. Good luck!
Great answer Nick!!!!
As a female going through the same predicament, Nick is right in saying that it's going to be hard to break the habit. One way to help your situation is to not be alone with guy during the period you don't want to sleep with him. Like going on dates in public places, or doing things in groups. Until you feel you're able to control your impulses. Decline any offers of going up for drinks or spending an evening in. If he starts to ask questions, just be upfront with the guy and say you really like him and don't want to sleep with him too fast. So you prefer doing things publicly before you start spending time alone with him.
Good luck to you sister!
I'm completely in the same situation... I really want to be able to sleep with a guy I like, (becasue I want to!) and not worry that he is going to lose interest. I wish we didn't have to play these games. Why do I have to be the one to play hard to get and make him wait... bah humbug!
I like to have sex, and I do not want to be promiscuous. I just want to meet a guy that will actually come back for seconds and thirds.
You're just my type! Call me...
Oh my goodness! I'm so glad I'm not the only girl going through this! Funny, I knew your answer, before I even read it. I know how to fix it, yet I still keep doing it. Aye... Perhaps that means I'm not really ready for a relationship, like I say I am? Who knows, but for now, there will be no sexin' happening for me.