Dating : What does it mean when a guy is “open to anything?”
Do they literally mean having no expectations, down for whatever the other person wants, and/or open to a relationship naturally playing out?
Or is it always code for keeping someone around til they have a better option?
I’m (F 23) personally a “go with the flow” person. When I say I’m open to a relationship, I mean it, but no 100% guarantees on my end or expectations. Recently, I’ve been seeing a guy who said he’s open to anything. And when I proposed fwb last night he was down for it. I’m ok with a strictly casual fwb (and kind of prefer it) but as long as I’m doing it with someone who’s actually attracted enough to me to get intimate, and not holding out for something “better.” I also learned he’s a few months out of a relationship, and though he never said this, I’d like to think maybe he just isn’t ready to jump into something serious?
I kinda feel this way and try to express it when meeting new people, but it really means what it means for me. If I meet someone, I’m not really coming in with any expectations and we can talk about it if you want. I don’t really have time to see multiple women at once so I’ll just play it straight. If we meet and become friends cool, with benefits, also cool, and if it develops into a relationship that is… cool.
I’m one of those guys! What I mean by « open to anything » is just that.
Want someone to chat with? I’m good with that. Just want to get laid without all the bullshit? I’m in. Just want to casually date? Yup. FWB? Yes indeed. Looking for something long term and exclusive? Certainly.
Like I said, I’m open to anything.
It means he’s not looking for a serious relationship. They say that so that dates who are looking for something serious won’t run away (at least not before sleeping with them).
3 options
Lying to you
Lying to himself
Being honest to himself and to you