Hi all. Looking for some advice about getting back into dating. I (22F) have started seeing a military guy (26M). For reference we're both in the UK. I read the RPW guide to the early stage of dating and my strategy is very much to try not to over invest but continue to vet. Previously in dating I've found it really difficult to vet as everything has looked and felt 'right' such as multiple high effort dates, bringing me small gifts, thoughtful communication etc and then shock ghostings have come out of nowhere have knocked my confidence. I'm now at the point where I wouldn't really care about being ghosted and would be thankful to have dodged a bullet, however this experience has impacted my confidence in my ability to judge genuineness in the guy's behaviour. I'm really worried that if I communicate my standards and that I'm looking for a relationship he could just lie to sleep with me anyway and use the classic "I can't give you that" later. We had one great date and seeing him again this weekend for dinner and drinks with some texting in between. How should I approach this as a nervous newcomer to RP dating to try to convert to longer term commitment?
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