Do guys like it when girls ask them out first?

On a more positive side Maria, at least you haven't really gotten too emotionally attached to him before his rejection. In a sense, it could have been more painful. Still, don't give up! There will never be an 'ideal' partner simply because people change over time and situations; but you can always get to know like-minded people and see where it goes from there.

maria - I am very sorry to hear it did not work out. It is good to address the feelings you have for others as quickly as you can comfortably manage so they do not rock your world too hard when things change. It is good he was able to ponder and answer instead of leading you on a long time because it is harder for both involved the longer it goes unsettled. You will gain strength and confidence the more you work at relationships with the right attitude. Focus on making yourself the awesome person you want to grow up to be. Along the way the concept of your ideal partner will re-focus. What I wanted and valued when I was 18, 28, 38 were never exactly the same.

Maria, what is your "type"? ~T

@Tthedragon My type? That's a long one, I am attracted to personality more than anything, I'd like to be with someone that can actually understand me, someone ambitious, hard worker, selfish, protective, adventurous, funny, smart, someone that I feel is on my same level, that I know I won't leave behind. Is complicated lol. @senhin is it a long time infatuation?