[sweety]

Dear all,

I really need some advice. Previously, my relationships just "happen" and I haven't had to think about the rules of dating or friendship etc....especially if you fancy them..

So here is my story-

I sat next to a gentleman on the plane on the way back from holiday. Sat next to him was his mother who he had taken on holiday as a birthday treat. Anyway, we got chatting and it was easy-going conversation with a variation in content. I liked the way he carried himself and his mannerism- he seems really nice.

So as we landed, the chap sitting next to me went to get his bag at the back of the plane and I said goodbye to hsi mother and I rushed to get to the baggage area so that we could retrieve our bags- I didn't say goodbye to the son- as i felt a bit awkward with the mother being there..

So anyway- he passed me on the baggage area and gave me his business card (with his mobile and email address) and told me to let him know if I was in town and good luck with my tri race. So I emailed him the day after this (received an out of office reply to say he was on holiday but will be returning to work on the monday gone)and its the fouth day and still no reply....what do I do- surely its email etiquette just to reply (even for friendship)- so do I text him?

A confused lady- who is trying to figure out men...lol.

Please help - take care

[Bud]

Dear Sweety

You did everything right on your side. You gave it your best shot so if he hasn't contacted you by now then it's his loss.

If he was genuinely interested in you then he will definitely make every effort to contact you. Even though you hit it off at the beginning sometimes you have to weed through many potentials before encountering a genuine contender.

Continue to live your life and not worry about it too much. It's not a missed
opportunity as much as a mutual curiosity.

All the best - Bud.