danieljoshOPtelford, West Midlands, England UK1,364 posts
I went on a singles holiday last week 15 women and 12 men age range 50-70
everyone mixed well and seemed to get on together
there was a lady there I really liked and she seemed to be giving me the right signals i.e. plenty of eye contact sitting close to me all the time laughing at my jokes even a couple of winks so I asked her if she would like to go for a meal with me ?? she said well I`d rather stay with the group didn`t feel good at all never mind no good at all for confidence
so what signs do we look for ladies or is it all just a waste of time and wishful thinking
Based just on the details you provided here, it looks like you did not wait to get to know her a little better. I think she used good judgment in staying with the group in a strange place. She may have questioned your motives (no matter how innocent) in trying to get her away from the group. Perhaps asking to contact her after the trip was over might have been a nice gesture.
danieljoshOPtelford, West Midlands, England UK1,364 posts
felixis99: Based just on the details you provided here, it looks like you did not wait to get to know her a little better. I think she used good judgment in staying with the group in a strange place. She may have questioned your motives (no matter how innocent) in trying to get her away from the group. Perhaps asking to contact her after the trip was over might have been a nice gesture. Personally I'd go for the free meal
Well she came and talked to me one to one on a couple of occasions and Telling me about her situation and asking about mine and I did wait until until the fifth day of holiday before asking And the signals seemed pretty strong
danieljosh: Based just on the details you provided here, it looks like you did not wait to get to know her a little better. I think she used good judgment in staying with the group in a strange place. She may have questioned your motives (no matter how innocent) in trying to get her away from the group. Perhaps asking to contact her after the trip was over might have been a nice gesture. Personally I'd go for the free meal[/quoteWell she came and talked to me one to one on a couple of occasions and Telling me about her situation and asking about mine and I did wait until until the fifth day of holiday before asking And the signals seemed pretty strong
Like you describe it and her, and if I would have been her, I would have said yes and been happy to go out with you. Hm. It is sometimes so hard to judge how much attention people need until they can relax and say yes to others.
Ccincy: If I would had been her I would had chosen to remain with the group too.As felix mentioned it would had been a nice gesture to maybe exchanging phone numbers.
danieljoshOPtelford, West Midlands, England UK1,364 posts
Ccincy: If I would had been her I would had chosen to remain with the group too.As felix mentioned it would had been a nice gesture to maybe exchanging phone numbers.
Why give out misleading signals then and the restaurant was just across the road last thing I'd want is for someone to feel unsafe
I'm obviously on the wrong wavelength perhaps it's time to give up live the single life from now on
I agree with what Felix said( ), sounds like she was still a little apprehensive, and feels more comfortable in the group. Still worth pursuing, I think a little more time is needed. (as if I am an expert on dating)
pedalguy59: I agree with what Felix said( ), sounds like she was still a little apprehensive, and feels more comfortable in the group. Still worth pursuing, I think a little more time is needed. (as if I am an expert on dating)
danieljosh: I went on a singles holiday last week 15 women and 12 men age range 50-70
everyone mixed well and seemed to get on together
there was a lady there I really liked and she seemed to be giving me the right signals i.e. plenty of eye contact sitting close to me all the time laughing at my jokes even a couple of winks so I asked her if she would like to go for a meal with me ?? she said well I`d rather stay with the group didn`t feel good at all never mind no good at all for confidence
so what signs do we look for ladies or is it all just a waste of time and wishful thinking
Actually I think she overdid the signals just a tad. Sounds to me like she was game playing a bit. As you said the restaurant was only across the road, it was only a meal in a public place and you had been talking to her for 5 days. But I wouldn't worry about it or read too much into it. If you want to, give her your number if you're still interested and can get in touch with her and put the ball in her court. If nothing happens in 3 days, NEXT!!!!
danieljoshOPtelford, West Midlands, England UK1,364 posts
minnieme2: Actually I think she overdid the signals just a tad. Sounds to me like she was game playing a bit. As you said the restaurant was only across the road, it was only a meal in a public place and you had been talking to her for 5 days. But I wouldn't worry about it or read too much into it. If you want to, give her your number if you're still interested and can get in touch with her and put the ball in her court. If nothing happens in 3 days, NEXT!!!!
We all put our name and email address on a sheet of paper before we left and photo copied it for everyone so ball in her court won't hold my breathe
LoletteLe Mans, Pays de la Loire France1,691 posts
In response to: I went on a singles holiday last week 15 women and 12 men age range 50-70
everyone mixed well and seemed to get on together
there was a lady there I really liked and she seemed to be giving me the right signals i.e. plenty of eye contact sitting close to me all the time laughing at my jokes even a couple of winks so I asked her if she would like to go for a meal with me ?? she said well I`d rather stay with the group didn`t feel good at all never mind no good at all for confidence
so what signs do we look for ladies or is it all just a waste of time and wishful thinking
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If at this range of age we still don't know how to deal with it,, the world becomes hopeless for us ,,
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everyone mixed well and seemed to get on together
there was a lady there I really liked and she seemed to be giving me the right signals
i.e.
plenty of eye contact
sitting close to me all the time
laughing at my jokes
even a couple of winks
so I asked her if she would like to go for a meal with me ??
she said well I`d rather stay with the group
didn`t feel good at all never mind
no good at all for confidence
so what signs do we look for ladies or is it all just a waste of time and wishful thinking