U know I believe that, just can't do it....I think it's the Southern raising that I was brought up with that makes we sit back and wait for the man to make the first move....Now with that said, after our introduction, all bets r off and I am on my game.LOL
Buffy327: U know I believe that, just can't do it....I think it's the Southern raising that I was brought up with that makes we sit back and wait for the man to make the first move....Now with that said, after our introduction, all bets r off and I am on my game.LOL
same - not from the south, but an older generation & a conservative culture - I have no problem asking a man to do something wiht me if I've known him awhile but I am not comfortable with the possible wrong impressions of making the first move and I really think that people should not be forced out of their comfort zones just to date - that should be a choice and it speaks to style - IDK that I'd be happy w/ a man who expected for me to make the 1st move
jonntLost in the Woods, East Sussex, England UK3,691 posts
felixis99: same - not from the south, but an older generation & a conservative culture - I have no problem asking a man to do something wiht me if I've known him awhile but I am not comfortable with the possible wrong impressions of making the first move and I really think that people should not be forced out of their comfort zones just to date - that should be a choice and it speaks to style - IDK that I'd be happy w/ a man who expected for me to make the 1st move
I agree with you and Buffy 327
But these days there are so many mixed up messages going around in the reality world ....
But these days there are so many mixed up messages going around in the reality world ....
I know , I agree and that is why I said what I said about a person's comfort zone.
we seem to live in an anything goes world, makes it more important to identify and stick with what is comfortable for you. I don;t think good relationships thrive well when one has to go outside of their comfort zone when they do not want to
Johnwain: Cmon this question was ok some 20 years ago in some developing countries...now women are approaching men and some are really convincing too
and that i fine, I guess, for women who are OK with it. I think a woman can give off subtle vibrations or signals that make her approachable, but ya, as I've said - I don;t think too much of a guy who won't take initiative to at least start a conversation
my belief about men is that "if he's interested, he will make the first move"
felixis99: and that i fine, I guess, for women who are OK with it. I think a woman can give off subtle vibrations or signals that make her approachable, but ya, as I've said - I don;t think too much of a guy who won't take initiative to at least start a conversation
my belief about men is that "if he's interested, he will make the first move"
hey babe so youre saying if you saw a drop dead gorgeous guy smile at you then go back to his conversation (which could be work related)..n then he glanced back over his manly shoulder at you, you wouldnt go speak to him?
just clarifying if youd be a good girl to go drinkin with
But these days there are so many mixed up messages going around in the reality world ....
I agree Felixis, but different strokes for different folks I guess. Growing up, Girls did not chase boys at my house and U better not be caught calling them up on the phone...LOL... Now I have raised three fine young men, and that is certainly no longer the case. I do know this much from watching my sons, they tend to keep the lady they pursue, and not the ones that chase them.....
jonntLost in the Woods, East Sussex, England UK3,691 posts
felixis99: I know , I agree and that is why I said what I said about a person's comfort zone.
we seem to live in an anything goes world, makes it more important to identify and stick with what is comfortable for you. I don;t think good relationships thrive well when one has to go outside of their comfort zone when they do not want to
then we second guess ourselves - at IME
Lots of mixed up messages ,,, by men about women and vice versa ,,
I dont need to waffle on as you probably already know ,,
I walk in a pub with friends ,,i must be seen to be wanting to tap off like the rest at the bar ,,{no im part of the band }
Then you get an offer ,then when i dont bite ,,i must be gay ,,
Just cant win with SOME,, not all ...
Its nice just to talk to people in the reality world instead of acting like a juvenile virgin ...
Buffy327: I agree Felixis, but different strokes for different folks I guess. Growing up, Girls did not chase boys at my house and U better not be caught calling them up on the phone...LOL... Now I have raised three fine young men, and that is certainly no longer the case. I do know this much from watching my sons, they tend to keep the lady they pursue, and not the ones that chase them.....
I agree once again. Men like to pursue
there are times when they like a woman to be assertive - it can be a little bit of a cat & mouse game this dating stuff
but all in all I think men like to pursue - doesn't mean we don't have our way of letting them know the pursuit is desired tho
Felix? I love her to bits because shes mad as a bag of frogs! but that said she is often incredibly perceptive at putting her finger right on the point!
ocean78382: Many people are sheep and are incapable of actual thought.
If you like something - go for it!
If you can't do something because you were taught something growing up and now you're 50 lol and it still makes no sense- ADAPT!When you were a baby you grew up wearing diapers- its a wonder some of you aren't still wearing them.
well not sure it's a good idea to tell others what to do. perhaps it's best just to find someone who thinks like you do becasue I completely disagree - but that's OK I 'm allowed to
ocean78382: Many people are sheep and are incapable of actual thought.
If you like something - go for it!
If you can't do something because you were taught something growing up and now you're 50 lol and it still makes no sense- ADAPT!When you were a baby you grew up wearing diapers- its a wonder some of you aren't still wearing them.
jonnt: Lots of mixed up messages ,,, by men about women and vice versa ,,
I dont need to waffle on as you probably already know ,,
I walk in a pub with friends ,,i must be seen to be wanting to tap off like the rest at the bar ,,{no im part of the band }
Then you get an offer ,then when i dont bite ,,i must be gay ,,
Just cant win with SOME,, not all ...
Its nice just to talk to people in the reality world instead of acting like a juvenile virgin ...
IMO
Im sending 2 bunches of flowers ,,
Give one bunch to Buffy
Thanks for the flowers, so very sweet of u...Now let me give u this little hint...Make eye contact with the lady that Ur interested in and smile at her...If she smiles back, and does not immediately look away or get up and mosey off....Approach her....The race is on...LOL
solsticemoon: Felix? I love her to bits because shes mad as a bag of frogs! but that said she is often incredibly perceptive at putting her finger right on the point!
all joking aside (for one moment if that is possible on here )
thank you solstice, for the lovely compliment. I am sillier than a whole pond of frogs once I get up to my usual mischief...and I always have helpers- like ...ummm.... gemeh22, ladyfingers, sugga, metalplush, lilmama and , oh yes solsticemoom!
Buffy327: Thanks for the flowers, so very sweet of u...Now let me give u this little hint...Make eye contact with the lady that Ur interested in and smile at her...If she smiles back, and does not immediately look away or get up and mosey off....Approach her....The race is on...LOL
buffy, I think you have IDed part of my problem - I am SOOO shy IRL - really - that if a guy looks at me I ofte ndo get up and run away -
sultryashBridgetown, Saint Michael Barbados3,203 posts
yes, why not .
Why shouldn't women open doors for men? why shouldn't we send a man flowers, why shouldn't we surprise our boyfriends or husbands with gifts or a planned evening out all expenses taken care by us. Its not about being the iron clad miss independent woman , its about being human, giving back just what we want for ourselves. After all we fought a long time for equal rights so why now be equal in everyway. So yes, I see absolutely nothing wrong in approaching a guy and introducing myself if I am interested
Why shouldn't women open doors for men? why shouldn't we send a man flowers, why shouldn't we surprise our boyfriends or husbands with gifts or a planned evening out all expenses taken care by us. Its not about being the iron clad miss independent woman , its about being human, giving back just what we want for ourselves. After all we fought a long time for equal rights so why now be equal in everyway. So yes, I see absolutely nothing wrong in approaching a guy and introducing myself if I am interested
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