DEAR AMY: A week ago, I got "matched" with a guy over Facebook (through a friend). I was told that I'm his type, and he's definitely mine. We are both 19. We have messaged each other over Facebook almost every day for a week. He only messages me once a day, and it's usually only a few lines, so our conversation hasn't expanded as quickly as I want it to. I asked him for his phone number. He ignored the question, but later on I gave him my number. He then replied, saying he didn't want to swap numbers until he knew me better, but if we don't talk, how can this happen? A day later, we had a longer exchange, but nothing has gone further than boring stuff like, "What do you do for work?" I feel we have a connection, but it's not shining through enough (or at least not fast enough) for him to keep an interest in me. Sometimes, I feel like I begin everything. Do you think I'm overreacting? Do I need to make a different move to get things going? --Eager 
 DEAR EAGER: My recommendation is for you to shove a little of your "cray cray" back in the bottle. 
 You are coming on way too strong. This guy is being honest with you, and you are responding by pouring on more pressure. Not smart. 
 You need to follow his lead and step away from Facebook long enough for him to wonder where you are. 
 This is an opportunity to reflect on your own behavior. Read "He's Just Not That Into You: The No-Excuses Truth to Understanding Guys" by Greg Behrendt and Liz Tuccillo (Gallery, 2009), or watch the movie of the same name. 
 DEAR AMY: You recently published my letter in your column. I am "Female Football Fan," who wondered how to deal with a guy tailgating with our group. (He sent a group email announcing that he had been unfaithful to his wife for years because of his "high testosterone" and that he was divorcing her.) We had our first tailgate last 
 Saturday, and it turns out Mr. Testosterone has been uninvited by his friend who brought him into the group. I wasn't the only one offended by the "too much information" email. Our picnic tables will be free of pond scum. But if I do cross paths with "Mr. T" in the stadium, I'll ask to be removed from his email list. --Football Fan 
 DEAR FAN: Your letter about Mr. Testosterone generated a lively response, and I'm delighted to hear back from you and to learn that this matter was settled so appropriately.

DEAR AMY: A week ago, I got "matched" with a guy over Facebook (through a friend). I was told that I'm his type, and he's definitely mine. We are both 19. We have messaged each other over Facebook almost every day for a week. He only messages me once a day, and it's usually only a few lines, so our conversation hasn't expanded as quickly as I want it to. I asked him for his phone number. He ignored the question, but later on I gave him my number. He then replied, saying he didn't want to swap numbers until he knew me better, but if we don't talk, how can this happen? A day later, we had a longer exchange, but nothing has gone further than boring stuff like, "What do you do for work?" I feel we have a connection, but it's not shining through enough (or at least not fast enough) for him to keep an interest in me. Sometimes, I feel like I begin everything. Do you think I'm overreacting? Do I need to make a different move to get things going? --Eager DEAR EAGER: My recommendation is for you to shove a little of your "cray cray" back in the bottle. You are coming on way too strong. This guy is being honest with you, and you are responding by pouring on more pressure. Not smart. You need to follow his lead and step away from Facebook long enough for him to wonder where you are. This is an opportunity to reflect on your own behavior. Read "He's Just Not That Into You: The No-Excuses Truth to Understanding Guys" by Greg Behrendt and Liz Tuccillo (Gallery, 2009), or watch the movie of the same name. DEAR AMY: You recently published my letter in your column. I am "Female Football Fan," who wondered how to deal with a guy tailgating with our group. (He sent a group email announcing that he had been unfaithful to his wife for years because of his "high testosterone" and that he was divorcing her.) We had our first tailgate last Saturday, and it turns out Mr. Testosterone has been uninvited by his friend who brought him into the group. I wasn't the only one offended by the "too much information" email. Our picnic tables will be free of pond scum. But if I do cross paths with "Mr. T" in the stadium, I'll ask to be removed from his email list. --Football Fan DEAR FAN: Your letter about Mr. Testosterone generated a lively response, and I'm delighted to hear back from you and to learn that this matter was settled so appropriately.

News

LSAMY29.WEB

Coming on too strong with a Facebook match

Newsday

Homepage Trending

Newsday Investigates

First day of school on LI dates

Wallet Watch

FeedMe Magazine

NEWSDAY TV SHORTS

Vertical videos

NewsdayTV's Ken Buffa heads to Mastic Seafood to slice some fish and shuck some oysters on this week's LI Works.

LI Works: Shucking oysters and hauling fish at a local seafood market

The country superstar performed at Nassau Coliseum and helped get books to Wyandanch kids. Newsday film critic Rafer Guzmán has more.

Remembering Dolly Parton

NewsdayTV's Doug Geed visits the Jamesport Farm Brewery, which has been recently purchased by the owners of Waterdrinker Farms.

Out East: Jamesport Farm Brewery

The multibillion-dollar project to improve the flow of energy to and from Long Island is facing pushback from some groups that say the health of Hempstead Harbor is at stake. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

Underwater cable project to Long Island raises environmental concerns

Cleaning crews were hard at work after a tornado ripped through the Sun and Surf Beach Club in Atlantic Beach Thursday evening. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'It was just a whistling sound that came right through'

On Thursday an "accidental electrical fire" damaged several areas of the historic Milleridge Inn's main property.

'Accidental electrical fire' damages Milleridge Inn

Newsday travel reporter Carissa Kellman learns about renting and driving a skiff boat at Ted's Fishing Station in Point Lookout.

Cruise Long Island's shoreline on your own private boat

Since girls flag football became an official sport in New York high schools in the spring of 2023, participation in the sport has increased nearly 70%, NewsdayTV's Jared Valluzzi reports.

Flag football taking over spring sports

Bonsai tree-making classes, trivia nights, mocktails and private events are among the ways local venues are trying to draw customers. Newsday business reporter Tory Parrish has more.

As Americans drink less, Long Island bars and breweries get creative 

Ken Buffa stopped by La Cucina Paisanos in Farmingville to try their "pull apart soul-bowls," which are bread bowls stuffed with pasta.

Trendy Bites: Get stuffed with these Italian 'soul-bowls'

<a href="https://www.newsday.com/video/newsdaytv-top-stories">Get more on these and other NewsdayTV stories</a>

Newsday TV

NewsdayTV Top Item

Hofstra students weigh in on possible faculty strike ... Blakeman to make ICE announcement ... Back-to-school shopping ... Belmont Park reopening

Hofstra students weigh in on possible faculty strike ... Blakeman to make ICE announcement ... Inside NUMC's aging infrastructure

Inside look at NUMC's aging infrastructure ... District spent nearly $1M to fire teacher ... Suffolk town's ICE plans ... Trendy back-to-school fashion

Inside look at NUMC's aging infrastructure ... District spent nearly $1M to fire teacher ... Suffolk town's ICE plans

News - megaslot

Newsday has the most up-to-date stories on Long Island & NTC. Join us & stay current with news articles on sports, business, health, technology & more.

Stay logged in.