Meeting new people
DetroitDarin
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Ugh. I hate this - meeting dates or potential dates or even woman I find attractive. Am a total geek. I fumble and stumble my words. Feels like 8th grade again. And what makes it worse - when they go in for a handshake and I go in for an open-mouth kiss.
Hints for newly-emerging single guys, about 40, who haven't hardly even SPOKEN with a woman without having to give my credit card number?
Hints for newly-emerging single guys, about 40, who haven't hardly even SPOKEN with a woman without having to give my credit card number?
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Darin Darin Darin...
I don't think you give yourself enough credit.
The first time we had the opportunity to meet, you did just fine.
I could tell you were nervous, but you were enjoyable company.
And now look at us! We are great friends and you are still very much enjoyable company!
You're attractive, kind, attentive, HILARIOUS (women love to laugh), an amazing father, and an all around great guy.
What you need is confidence in yourself sweetie! I have a feeling women will flock, but you have to have confidence.
It will all come in time. We all see you are amazing, you just need to see it yourself!!!
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Well, there you go Darin. It looks to me like Smex Appeal has you pegged. I'd go for her and forget the hell about the rest! ;-)0
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Well, there you go Darin. It looks to me like Smex Appeal has you pegged. I'd go for her and forget the hell about the rest! ;-)
He says he's too old for me :noway:0 -
Well, there you go Darin. It looks to me like Smex Appeal has you pegged. I'd go for her and forget the hell about the rest! ;-)
He says he's too old for me :noway:
Darin...if you don't take her...can I have her? Maybe we can do a time share type thing.0 -
That was foolish of him to say that. I have no sympathy for a man that passed you by!!Well, there you go Darin. It looks to me like Smex Appeal has you pegged. I'd go for her and forget the hell about the rest! ;-)
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Ugh. I hate this - meeting dates or potential dates or even woman I find attractive. Am a total geek. I fumble and stumble my words. Feels like 8th grade again. And what makes it worse - when they go in for a handshake and I go in for an open-mouth kiss.
Hints for newly-emerging single guys, about 40, who haven't hardly even SPOKEN with a woman without having to give my credit card number?
I think we all feel awkward at first, whether newly single or not. But, practice, practice, practice... Find opportunities to talk with strangers, whether in the checkout line, at a social function or at work. It doesn't have to be someone you're interested in, just getting used to talking with new people can help build your confidence.
As for the rest, it's kind of cute... just let it happen how it happens and don't let it be a stumbling block. From the sounds of Smexappeal's advice, you're a funny guy. Use that to your advantage in these situations.
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Thank you, folks.
Okay, RITM...will start right now...
"How YOU doin'?"
I talk to people very easily. However, women I find attractive tend to send me into fumble/stumble mode. I have a breakfast date with Smex in a couple days...maybe I'll get her to help me out - not point and laugh while I chat-her-up? 0 -
Yeah, Darin's got it rough. Post thread claiming meeting women is hard, attractive woman sings his praises, sets up date with attractive woman.
I don't know what I'd do if I had life so rough! haha0 -
Ha! Breakfast "date" was set a few days ago. More of a group thing - but yes, looking forward to it0
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A win is a win, my friend!0
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LMAO!! Good luck! I think you'll do just fine. 0
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so - have decided to stop worrying about it; Will just let it happen however it does, or doesn't. Make sense? 0
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Oh and what made you decide to quit worrying Darin?? Lol...0
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Oh and what made you decide to quit worrying Darin?? Lol...
tired of the added stress. :-)0 -
Ugh. I hate this - meeting dates or potential dates or even woman I find attractive. Am a total geek. I fumble and stumble my words. Feels like 8th grade again. And what makes it worse - when they go in for a handshake and I go in for an open-mouth kiss.
Hints for newly-emerging single guys, about 40, who haven't hardly even SPOKEN with a woman without having to give my credit card number?
Glad to hear guys can also feel this way!0 -
resurrecting the thread to ask how the breakfast date went
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We want details!!!0
