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Trying to date a total geek and have no idea where to start?

OK, my apologies if this is lengthy, but I have no clue what to do.

I've dated a lot of guys before, I know how to flirt and how to twist them into doing what I want. But I have become really interested in this guy, and I don't think he can tell. He's a geek, the most geekly geek that you can think of. Video games and all. I need a way to show him that I really am interested in him, a way to break it through his geek head.

Here's some more background info if necessary:

I have started to do the whole "act out on your impulses, live in the moment" thing, so I kissed him a couple weeks ago. He didn't know how to respond, and later I realized I was probably the first girl to ever kiss him. I actually felt kind of bad. But I really like him, more than I think I have liked anyone ever before. I like him so much I can put up with his video games and his nerd jokes and his weird jokes. I've tried a lot of stuff, I went to a movie with him, we went to lunch. I just don't know how to make him realize I want to be more than friends.

People have said that he likes me, and he texts me "good morning" every morning, and sometimes does the same at night. I just don't know how to initiate something between us! I'm trying really hard... I just don't know what to do. And I don't want to be blunt because I really have feelings for him.

Thank you so much!

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  • 10 years ago
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    Sorry, but he probably won't get the message any other way. As a geek myself, we're pretty simple. He hang out with simple people. We aren't used to obscure body language or subtle messages. If you want him to know you're going to have to be blunt.

    Edit: Also, in agreement with above, the first response when someone does something like kiss, hug, or ask you out is almost always, "I know someone put you up to this." You would need to make it clear that you are doing this with your own intentions, and not someone else's.

  • 10 years ago

    I'll get over how many times you described him as a geek to tell you, he is still a guy.

    If he's not the usual guy you go for then don't treat him the same as the others. My advise would be to put your cards on the table, tell him you're interested in pursuing something with him, give him an ego boost but don't fake it, complement him, tell him why you're interested and let him respond. Naturally, if he's shy he might not respond instantly but he may just be too shy to jump that last hurdle into asking you out and it might relieve him to know that you were wanting him to ask you all along.

    Most of all, don't push him, let him take things at his own pace or you might overwhelm him. If he is as you describe then his social skills seem to be a little lacking.

    Hope this helps!

    xxx

    Source(s): Dated my share of nerdy boys in my time, different breed, same species! x
  • 10 years ago

    I had the same problem about two weeks ago but I had known the guy for about two years. I just started texting him and getting to know him as much as i could and then asked i'm if he was ready for a relationship or not and how he wanted to do it. I was so stupid and I broke his heart and blamed him for it. I lost him and he was and still is the love of my life. He is going out with another girl now and never texts me back or will even look at me anymore. i stay up crying all night and I can't get him out of my head. The girl he is going out with goes to the rival high school I go to and it just adds to my jealousy. His name is phillip :(.I hope this helped

  • 10 years ago

    I know exactly what you're going through. Trying to get him out of his comfort zone sounds good at first but its slightly selfish to do so. (no offense, sorry!). If anything try something sweet like dorking out at his house watching nerdy movies and video games. It's obvious that he's interested in you because he does those little things like texting you in the morning. Little things do add up.

  • 10 years ago

    My Baby's A geek Too And i Wuv Him Soo Much MY wittle Anime Freeek <3 Lol

  • 10 years ago

    plain out just say that you like him and ask him on a date no way he will refuse specially since you are the first girl. challenge him in a few games and maybe he likes anime if so watch a series or two in romance comedy type.

    I am kinda of a geek myself

  • 10 years ago

    Get him out of his comfort zone and go see a movie together and have some lunch. He should pay for it. Keep him comfortable, try not making it awkward (* this is his role though your the first girl so he's going to be nervous *). Just go with the flow, it'll work it's self out

  • 10 years ago

    he seems like he's just shy around girls or hasnt had a lot of experience

    even though it think impuslively kissing him might have been a little too bold and he didnt know what to say...you may want to take it slow at first, but show him your interested...keep asking him to do stuff, maybe hangout with him and a group of friends, ask him to go to the park with you! if he's texting you and hanging out with you he likes you, just seems like he might be new at it so u gotta help him along

    hope this helps

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  • 10 years ago

    JUST TELL HIM, instead of Nike's JUST DO IT, JUST TELL HIM YOU LIKE HIM! and I think he's still getting used to the whole 'I am/am not dating a girl, with more expierience than me', and he probably wants to get to know you better first. And text good mourning/night back with a <3 or something like that, you are the confident one in that relationship, so make him step outta his comfort zone and ask him 'Do you like me?!'

    Source(s): expierience in being a semi-geeky girl
  • 10 years ago

    I suggest trying to immerse yourself into things he likes, try & play a game with him or learn about one of his other interests. Make him "want to want you".

    In my experience however, Gamer guys have a tendency to be introverted, which means they can be painfully shy & prefer the company of a Playstation vs. that of real people. You may have to hit him over the head with his controller & drag him off to a cave. Try to be patient though, if you move too fast it may scare him off. Hope this helps =)

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