I am back with my "jarhead". It was a miscommunication. Everything is fine now.

I wondered how guys and women saw this. He has introduced me to his closest friends. He takes me to his favorite restaurant where everyone knows him. He pays for everything. I am a coffee addict. He is not. He bought EVERYTHING I needed to have coffee over at his place including an expensive travel mug for in the car. He encouraged me to leave my belongings at his house so I am not hauling them back and forth. He went so far as to buy me some plastic drawers (3 sets) to keep all my stuff in. He checks everything on my car when I see him. I say "Aw, you love me. You care". He says "Yup". I needed a new vacuum cleaner. He bought me one. I thought that was more romantic than candy or flowers which make me sick and I am allergic to. He encourages my education and even offers to pay for it. I wanted to take a 3 hour seminar on Swedish massage, he is paying for it.

In return, I do everything I can to make he smile and laugh and keep him happy. He hasn't ever been around anybody as affectionate as me so he is gradually getting used to all the impromptu hugs and cuddles and me being mushy in general.

Does that sound like love to you?

Sounds nice but id be leary about him paying for all this stuff. I hope I'm just being cynical here and wish you love and happiness!

I did find it strange and then when I met his friends, I found out he pays for everything for them too. I do not take him up on every offer. I actually discourage him a lot.

Sounds like one of the few great guys then!

Didn't you just recently start seeing him? Or, maybe it was just that you recently posted about it. Anyway, why rush love? He'll tell you in his own time.

Everyone has a different way of showing affection. I'm glad that you are drawing the line at him paying for everything... that could get awkward. I wouldn't go for it. You guys might want to talk about what it's okay for him to pay for, and what you want to take care of yourself, then there won't be any disagreement in situ.

I also agree with singmesweet - no need to rush anything. You have had a heck of a ride the last few year, so take it slow. enjoy!

Plastic drawers??
I prefer cotton.
Best of luck and hope it works out.

You know how I feel Terri. Glad to hear things are going so well. Keep it up!

Hopefully he is sincere and not trying to buy you or anything.

Just be careful Teri. Sometimes when things are so great..something isn't right.
Just be careful. I am happy for you.

It sounds like he's really into you and cares about you.. Enjoy it.. Love may or may not last, whichever way it goes be thankful for something special...

I agree with this. People who feel the need to "buy" their friends are either desperate due to lacking social skills or are putting on a false bravado.