Too direct?

Hi all! I'd appreciate feedback on how this conversation with a cancer man came across to him. My goal was to be encouraging as he tends to be unsure of himself and extremely shy. I hoping it didn't come across as desperate or too bold. What do you think?

The cancer guy asked me out. We have known each other for some time. The day of the date we met briefly for juice in the morning and just chatted casually. He later called me:

Cancer: Hi. Are you still up for going out? Just wondering. It is always fun to get out.

Me: Of course. It will be fun. I wouldn't pass up an opportunity to go out with you.

Cancer: (after a long pause) OK. Let's meet at 6 o'clock.

So, too desperate or bold, or encouraging to a shy cautious guy? The long pause had me scared. He was extremely polite and even doting (sp?) when we went out.

Im not a Cancer, but after dealing with one I suggest that he might have been waiting for you to say "psyche", "haha, I gotcha", "oh nevermind I just remember I have to....", "oh wait, I just changed my mind", "yeah right I cant believe you fell for that, me out with you...YEA RIGHT!!" or something to that affect. They're shy and insecure and analyze everything you say. I wouldn't say it was too bold it just left a lot for him to ponder.

Scorpiochick, you sealed the deal with the phrase "I wouldn't pass up an opportunity to go out with you".

Nothing wrong with the pause.. i'd have done the same. But that little phrase turned you into a priority 1.

Thanks all. I'm guessing it was probably a combination of all of the above things. I like the sounds of being priority 1. We'll see what happens. I realize that it was kind of blunt but I meant what I said. Hopefully he believes me. He hasn't run screaming from me so I suppose that is a good sign. 😉

kel, when you say you'd be surprised, do you mean surprised good or surprised bad?

Kind of blunt..? thats exactly what we want to hear.. the fact that someone basically "wants" you. What can be sexier than telling someone you want them? Brilliant.