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Old 07-25-2014, 11:57 AM
 
Location: St. Louis, Missouri
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I'm always noticed men staring, but never approach is it because I look away and act aloof? I also noticed married men looking, but why do they want me look at them and smile and they think they still have it going on. One time this guy was looking at me and I looked up at him and then he turned away quickly like he was embarrassed because he was looking. Do some men don't like getting caught staring?
I've noticed that men tend to approach women more than vice-versa. One reason why some are shy however might have to do with the fact that they have a phobia of being rejected (if a guy thinks that a woman is hot and the woman turns him down permanently then it will really leave a huge mark permanently). Another reason has to do with the fact that some have zero idea of what to say to them (what if they humiliate themselves unintentionally?). Another thing to keep in mind is that a lot of women will perceive it as rude nowadays.
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Old 07-25-2014, 12:04 PM
 
Location: St. Louis, Missouri
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I've noticed that men tend to approach women more than vice-versa. One reason why some are shy however might have to do with the fact that they have a phobia of being rejected (if a guy thinks that a woman is hot and the woman turns him down permanently then it will really leave a huge mark permanently). Another reason has to do with the fact that some have zero idea of what to say to them (what if they humiliate themselves unintentionally?). Another thing to keep in mind is that a lot of women will perceive it as rude nowadays.
Another thing that I'd like to add: just because somebody states at somebody doesn't mean that they're physically attracted to them, and just because they don't stare doesn't mean that they're not physically attracted to them as some are considerate and understand how disrespectful it is to do so. Sometimes it can actually be out of disgust when they stare.
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Old 07-25-2014, 12:13 PM
 
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Men stare for a number of reasons.

Outside of the posters here that aren't like those "other guys," men are wired to visually undress a woman and imagine having sex with her or how she looks naked the first time they see a woman. Consciously or unconsciously the first thing that happens in a male mind is the decision if you would have sex with this woman or not.

Men stare because it's easy. Men stare at someone attractive even if they have no intention of approaching. Sexy women are eye candy. It's pleasing to the eye. This isn't rocket science. Some guys stare and want to approach, but wouldn't talk to a woman of their life depended on it.
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Old 07-25-2014, 09:28 PM
 
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These men are sizing you up to see if they can get you between the sheets. I had a friend like this. He was getting married and still banged a different woman every night. They lined up to be notches on his bedpost. His fiancé knew and wouldn't leave him.
In that case, they deserve each other.
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Old 07-25-2014, 09:31 PM
 
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Change it to all men and you'd be correct. Guys look, no matter how hot the woman they're with. It doesn't mean anything other than they are, in fact, a man. Now, if they stopped looking, there's something weird going on.
I am not one to generalize and it was only recently a male friend told me that men will look even if they already have another woman.

In the example I gave, it meant something because these men were starring at me to the point where it made me uncomfortable and avoid being in the same place as them. These were not men who were just glancing at what they saw/like. Unbelievable.
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Old 07-25-2014, 09:34 PM
 
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No women I'm that attracted to at first sight is gonna have any interest in me..its a waste of both of our time for me to approach
Don't underestimate yourself.

Sometimes we men and women have a prototype of the ideal partner. However, we end up falling for someone who is miles away from that prototype. Give it a try and let the ladies get to know you.
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Old 07-25-2014, 09:43 PM
 
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Don't underestimate yourself.

Sometimes we men and women have a prototype of the ideal partner. However, we end up falling for someone who is miles away from that prototype. Give it a try and let the ladies get to know you.
With a cold approach though you don't have much time
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Old 07-25-2014, 10:47 PM
 
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Don't underestimate yourself.

Sometimes we men and women have a prototype of the ideal partner. However, we end up falling for someone who is miles away from that prototype. Give it a try and let the ladies get to know you.
This isn't about cold approaches, JBT. This is about putting yourself into environments where the ladies can get to know you and warm to you. And you'll have a similar chance to get to know them, and maybe discover they have intriguing qualities that cause you to view them as more attractive than you did at first sight. This is how it works for a lot of average people who don't otherwise get noticed.
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Old 07-25-2014, 11:26 PM
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I'm always noticed men staring, but never approach is it because I look away and act aloof? I also noticed married men looking, but why do they want me look at them and smile and they think they still have it going on. One time this guy was looking at me and I looked up at him and then he turned away quickly like he was embarrassed because he was looking. Do some men don't like getting caught staring?

Yes you're right, one reason could be that it is easier that way, looking or staring as you may say is easier then actually approaching and striking a conversation.It's easier for guys to do this, second reason could be the risk of rejection and more so in case of married men, so guys don't want to be rejected that's why they prefer to rather stare, look instead of approaching.

One other reason why guys only stare at women could be it makes them think that they are safe and risk is much less while staring or looking at a beautiful woman because if they approach it gives wrong idea to the woman, ideas like he is flirting, does he like me, or he wants to take it forward and so on.These ideas, these things may not be true at all, who knows may be guys only like to look and enjoy.I mean there are guys/men who only limit themselves to that.
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Old 07-26-2014, 06:19 AM
 
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From personal experience: while I do not stare at women I do notice women are noticing my camera and gear but when they get to my face they immediately turn away. That leaves a nasty vibe. This nasty vibe keeps me from approaching women. I'll bet it keeps other guys from approaching as well.
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