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Old 10-04-2022, 02:39 PM
 
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There is a connection of bad dates and interactions with the fact the women approached me first and I don’t think that is an accident. The fact is I missed clues before the date that these women would not have worked for me and it was only a disaster for me to proceed with the date rather than just say I’m not feeling this and not allowing them to invest any more emotional capital. The fact that I wasn’t checking for them like that in a romantic way before they asked me out was the clue I missed far too many times to count.
Ok that makes sense. I get that.
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Old 10-04-2022, 03:35 PM
 
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It kinda happened to me for the first time and I was flattered.

Sure it would have been better if it was someone i was attracted to but I appreciated the gesture and it’s a nice ego boost I guess

If it was someone attractive I definitely would have said yes. I wouldn’t have been turned off by the approach
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Old 06-14-2023, 02:51 PM
 
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women that ask men out will more than likely for all time, be in the extreme minority of women, i don't see this gender dynamic ever changing, it will more than likely still be this way a full century from now, a full millenium from now
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Old 06-19-2023, 10:51 AM
 
Location: Ruston, Louisiana
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I'm just curious if a guy I'm interested in would be flattered or think I'm a crazy.

I went to highschool and college with him and noticed on fb he is still single.

I recently went out with a guy friend at the casino's and everyone thought we were a couple. It boost my confidence that I still got it.


Guys would you think horrible things or think wow she's bold I like some one who is assertive?
It depends on how it's done. Women flirt with guys to get dates, why not just get to the chase and casually mention doing something together and see what happens? (Not sex!)
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Old 06-19-2023, 11:23 PM
 
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nevertheless, i don't see this one-sided gender dynamic ever changing, hence why the forever alone community will always be male dominated
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Old 06-20-2023, 08:50 AM
 
Location: SF/Mill Valley
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Women flirt with guys to get dates, why not just get to the chase and casually mention doing something together and see what happens? (Not sex!)
Many women do ‘cut to the chase’; you’re assuming the thread title is true in that ‘men freak out when women ask them out’ whereas in reality, most of us are flattered by it (no matter whether we prefer/like to do the asking or not). That said, there isn’t anything wrong with harmless, engaged flirting in the midst of a conversation, either; it’s an excellent, natural way to convey a potential/initial spark or interest to pursue another conversation (and/or a date).

I’m rather amazed by (what I perceive to be) a rigid mentality in the Relationship Forum, as a whole, as if it’s an either/or scenario. Neither gender is in the lead role; key point being, find one who appears comfortable in their own skin to whom you feel a spark and rapport (as opposed to being wrapped in how it should/shouldn’t develop relative to grabbing a coffee or lunch together). What’s with the formalities?
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Old 06-20-2023, 03:33 PM
 
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Many women do ‘cut to the chase’; you’re assuming the thread title is true in that ‘men freak out when women ask them out’ whereas in reality, most of us are flattered by it (no matter whether we prefer/like to do the asking or not). That said, there isn’t anything wrong with harmless, engaged flirting in the midst of a conversation, either; it’s an excellent, natural way to convey a potential/initial spark or interest to pursue another conversation (and/or a date).

I’m rather amazed by (what I perceive to be) a rigid mentality in the Relationship Forum, as a whole, as if it’s an either/or scenario. Neither gender is in the lead role; key point being, find one who appears comfortable in their own skin to whom you feel a spark and rapport (as opposed to being wrapped in how it should/shouldn’t develop relative to grabbing a coffee or lunch together). What’s with the formalities?
Agree 100%. I wish more women ask men out. That I believe is a rare occurrence
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Old 06-20-2023, 09:42 PM
 
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Agree 100%. I wish more women ask men out. That I believe is a rare occurrence
ya why do i get the feeling it will always be a rare occurence
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Old 06-23-2023, 10:36 PM
 
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Oh, for pity's sake! It's 2023. Perfectly acceptable for a woman to ask a man out!
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Old 06-25-2023, 12:46 AM
 
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Not at all. The only thing is though any time it's happened that way was bc l wasn't interested or l would've asked her.
So it was flattering but sort of embarrassing too and l hated having to hurt her feelings.
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