How do I ask my somewhat ex boyfriend out for dinner while still playing hard to get?
411837
if you want him back go after him, life is to short to play games.
676771
Yes, make this move: Find a NEW boyfriend.\n\nDo you think you would treat him the way he treats you??? He is playing you. Forget about him and do something good for you, and this time choose a MAN not a child.
42770
Don't ask him to be your boyfriend. Just ask him to go out with you somewhere.  Meet for coffee and hang out.  If you hit it off ask him to go out with you again, and if it still is going good then ask him if he would like to "go with you". Then you have a steady boyfriend.  Good luck!
724821
Maybe you shouldn't said that you like being single\nthats what might have put him off asking you out\nor maybe he is giving you some space to get over you ex...unless your already over him...but if u really like him and want to go out with him then ask him\nhe doesn't have to ask you\nmaybe hes just nervous that you'll say no...
127219
ask him to dinner and go on from there.
184685
invite him over to your house and when he comes in make sure you are kissing another guy.  that will work.  My ex girl done that to me.
162052
While you're hanging out some time, ask him a hypothetical question like "What would you do if we were going out. . .?" Not exactly that question but something along those lines. If he shrugs it off and doesn't seem interested, then you can just say that you were joking and laugh it off. But, he might give some thought to the situation, and if he seems interested, then maybe you'll feel more comfortable asking him for real.
351022
go on a double date- with your x,him, and one of your friends. have fun.  after a while ask him if he wants to go out to eat or something. Good Luck!
780242
go ask him out before its too late and also dont wait becuase eat will keep bugging u until u will so get closer as fast as u can
945191
Talk to him make conversation and take it slow and easy then ask him what he has planned that night and ask him out to dinner or something
147269
ask him out,e-mail, letter, post a sign in his yard..lol and if he pressures you to anything you don't want to do..forgettabouhim!..If he's really pushy slap his ar$e into next zipcode!
934429
Don't ask him b/c then he's going to take it as if you have been waiting around for him to come back to you.  Talk to him, try to act as non chalant as possible, and see what kind of vibe you get from the context of the conversation.  You dated him so you know what he's about and will be able to decipher better than anybody what's he's getting at.
304394
I'm very impressed by your input on the situation! Why? Because I'm a divorced father as well, and yes - after a divorce you are somewhat at the mercy of the ex, and at least for me - it's much better to take things slow. I'm a lot more cautious now than I ever was before when it comes to dating!\n\nI don't think he blew you off at all! And for you to suggest fishing? Where can I find someone like you? Got any sisters? (Kidding)\n\nSeriously, be patient, maybe you could even do something as simple as enjoying lunch together somewhere? Take it slow - if he's anything like me, it just takes time.\n\nTry to suggest planning far enough in advance, and see if he can get his ex to be agreeable on the date you've chosen. Sometimes a planned schedule far enough out is the best way to make certain it will work.\n\nGood luck with your situation!
577821
Keep trying, don't give up. Talk to him about the things he likes and enjoy doing. Make him his fav meal. Try to pin point what exactly it is that's that not working between u two. Once you found out that it'll be easier for you to avoid that and hopefully things will work out better.\nGood luck.
340391
The grass is always greener!!  When you were dating your bf, you probably did the same thing...  emails, phone calls, etc.  Now that you live together, it's not as exciting.  You don't get butterflies in your stomach like you once did.  But that happens to everyone and it will definitely happen with you friend from your past.  Try emailing your boyfriend while you/he is at work... talk about things other than who's doing the dishes that night.  It'll take a little effort, but it's probably worth it.  BTW, your friend from 11 years ago is 25 lbs heavier and bald....
67544
There really isnt a FAST way.  But there are ways that are more beneficial than others.\n\nFirst, happy hands = a happy mind. AKA stay busy!  If your consantly busy doing something, you wont have as much time to think about him, and maybe, with all the activity, you might find a new friend.\n\nSecond, make sure that the break off is a clean one.  What I mean is, there should be nothing of his around you that will remind you of him.  No pictures, phone numbers, clothing items, etc.\n\nThird, make sure he understands that it is over.  Tell him however you need to, to make things clear.\n\nForth, let him go...with in yourself.  You can not HALF do this.  If you want to break it off, dont 2nd guess yourself.  You need to have confidence in your actions, and you need to believe that what you are doing is for the best.\n\nFinally, enjoy yourself.  After loosing something that had a large impact on your life for so long, you need to fill it with things that are fun for you.  Treat yourself!  Take yourself out, devote a day to the spa, or go to a bar/club with some girlfriends.  Stay positive and have fun.\n\nGood luck!
823387
Well then just be honest with the guy.  Inform him that you really enjoyed your time with him and that he is very much a gentleman etc, but that you have to find out for yourself if there is anything left between you and your ex.