feel abit shocked because.....

[TwoAngels]

Ok there's this fella who I have known for almost a year. We have always had a laugh when were are together in our work place and I have fancied him for a while but have been off romantic relationships for the past year or so, so I could focus purely on my children and my career. He is only 22 and I am 28.
It came out a couple of weeks ago that we both had feelings for each other and have agreed to meet up this Monday. Anyhoo I received a text from him last night which I read this morning telling me "I think I love you" Arghhhh when I read it I got that queezy feeling (not a good one)in my stomach. We don't really know each other yet. I do like/fancy him but am not on his wavelength yet at all.
I really want to get to know him but now I don't know what to say in response to the text without ruining it all before its even started. I know what hes on about, its those lovely feelings you get when you first get with someone which I call lust and have felt before in the past, with exs' . What should I say to him??

Seee I knew I stayed out of relationships for a good reason lol.

[MrsMacaroon]

he was probably pissed...

[TwoAngels]

I so!!

[TwoAngels]

oops ment to say I hope so

[piratecat]

it was a bit naieve of him to text that to you. Yet the sentiment isn't exactly a bad one is it.

He's obviously ben thinking about you alot during the flirting stages, and is a bit excited at the prospect of a date!!

In what context was this text tho? Had you been texting regularly?

[TwoAngels]

I thought that myself as the message was sent at 2:20am but I can't just turn around and say "I hope you were pished when you sent that" that would be just to nasty surely?

[yama]

I would send him a general text saying something like 'Hope you are having a good weekend etc' so that you are not ignoring his text but neither are you referring to it.

He's probably embarrassed (and hungover).

[piratecat]

was he out with mate, who sent it?? and now maybe he is mortified??

[TwoAngels]

Yes PC a fair bit and he has been saying how much he misses me, telling me of his funny feelings ect which is lovely as I am looking forward to seeing him too but I am not getting those strong funny feelings just yet. Blardy hell I feel like a frikkin school kid getting advice on boys lololol

[TwoAngels]

I really think it was from him PC and he was probably pished when he sent it.

[Doodle2U]

22 years old and sending texts at 2 in the morning......immature and he's given no thought to whether the text may have disturbed you or your children. (Bleeping when it comes in to your phone etc).

I Love You - at this stage in the game.....he's the sort to send padded pink cartoon bunny rabbit cards to mark your one week anniversary!

I say this one sounds like he has some more growing up to do, especially BEFORE he involves himself with someone with kids!

[popsycal]

just send a text back saying something like
so you had a good night and got a bit drunk by the sound of that text.....

gives him a get out clause

[Rosylily]

just say something light, generally ignore it and carry on enjoying the new thing. you are wise enough to know he's in lust. you will probably catch up and it'll be lovely.

[TwoAngels]

Will nick that suggestion popsy thanks

[TwoAngels]

aww Rosey I hope so he is a such a nice guy, not the type I usually go for at all.

I usually go for looks (shallow I know) but its this blokes sarcasim and humor that got me I just don't want it ruined by being to lovey dovey too soon. Do you think I should tell him all this on Monday??

[Rosylily]

it probably doesn't matter too much how or what you say to each other, you are just getting to know each other so it's all part of that. I would keep it light for now but that's just me. Have fun!