How to Handle Unwanted Attention

HappyNinjaStar

When I was in my early 20's I didn't seem to have a problem deflecting unwanted attention. However, these days I seem to be at a loss.

I've recently started getting a fair amount of attention. And I admit after 5 or so years of next to no attention, it's an ego boost. However, there is still that line that can be crossed where it becomes inappropriate and makes me uncomfortable. I try to be gracious, I'll always say thank you to well intentioned compliments. But what do I do when the comments are rude (for example cat-calling, or some kind of vulgar reference/remark), or the person invades my personal space?

I'm not being flirtatious, or doing anything in my opinion to attract this attention. I dress modestly, I don't go out to bars/clubs. I'm nice to everyone, but I'm not going to start being me to every male that comes within 3 feet of me.

My first reaction is to ignore/walk away. But this hasn't been working well for me lately. My next reaction is to nicely say that I appreciate the 'compliment', but you're making me uncomfortable. I'm a married woman and I can't have other men advancing on me. Again, this is not working very well for me. Should I just be a b!tch? Are there other strategies that I could use? Any help would be great!

AZ_Gato

So...ummm...how YOU doing?

_noob_

I start looking for the women holding more than singles myself....

ThoseLittleCats

gimme yo numba

PriceK01

Ignore it, if it's coming from a distance. If they are in your face, just cut them off with, "No, no, and no," then walk away.

AZ_Gato

Took me about five minutes to notice her face...but perhaps this will turn away those that are being persistent.

SaebraSpirit

Yes I hate this too especially when you get hooted at or shouts and whistles, they are the worst.
It just makes me want to hide like a turtle.
It scares me a bit

JustAboutDelicious_wechanged

Yes, if they don't get the point then be a bit#ch. Some guys like that tho so be prepared as then you are a challenge. If they are in your personal space push them out of it cuz that's jacked up. Anyway, I'm really violent so I probably shouldn't be giving you advice on this. :devil:

BeachIron

*wolf whistle*

pastryari

:huh:

billsica

I have the same problem I don't know what it is, but I am almost constantly attracting the unwanted attention of men. I go to the gym, I stop at the bar for a drink then I go home. I have a pocket full of numbers it feels like.

LauraMacNCheese

Took me about five minutes to notice her face...but perhaps this will turn away those that are being persistent.

This just reminded me of this...



Carry on...

meeper123

Look at this lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wRXa971Xw0

homerjspartan

I have the same problem I don't know what it is, but I am almost constantly attracting the unwanted attention of men. I go to the gym, I stop at the bar for a drink then I go home. I have a pocket full of numbers it feels like.

Is that a pocket full of numbers or are you just happy to see me?

_noob_

I have the same problem I don't know what it is, but I am almost constantly attracting the unwanted attention of men. I go to the gym, I stop at the bar for a drink then I go home. I have a pocket full of numbers it feels like.

I've only had that problem in Austin TX. I thought it was pretty cool actually, so I don't know why I'm posting that here. I knew my hair was awesome that night and my wardrobe was tight...

mister_universe

Honestly, to anyone stepping that far out of line, go ahead and be a *****. Certain brands of men prey on weak women...if you aren't strong in that regard, it's likely a good time to develop that trait. For the rest it's a judgement call on how to let them down easy.

I didn't receive attention for many years either (was dramatically underweight). I like to clown with people and have fun and I'm pretty social for a nerd, so now that I'm not quite as hideous I get the occasional pass directed my way. I'm still learning how to deal and what my boundaries are. I'm always shocked when someone is *actually* interested and not just teasing with me.

TwinkieDong

Believe it or not (gasp), yes I do receive unwanted attention from females! This attention would be appreciated if I were single, but every time I'm in a relationship and go out to eat somewhere, or go to somewhere with other people (yes literally almost every single time I go out), I receive this unwanted - or at least a bit annoying - attention from females.

A few weeks ago I went out to eat with a very beautiful female friend, just friends, and suddenly out of nowhere the female server behind the counter is, how shall I say, a bit too "extra" smiley and friendly with me.

The time before that, the same thing happened with the same friend in a different place.

And before that, while I was in my last relationship I would get hit on by other girls literally while I was holding my girlfriend's hand at a restaurant or just out places where there are people.

(For some reason waitresses seem to really enjoy hitting on guys with girlfriends?)

I can even remember a very specific time, which happened to be the very first time I went out with a girlfriend to a restaurant, several years ago. I will always remember it. My beautiful gf of the time went outside to take a phone call, and the waitress brought our food and smiled and winked at me at the table. I just smiled back and basically ignored her. Then, literally in the same two seconds, I looked across to the other side of the room just randomly and made eye contact with ANOTHER WAITRESS who freakin winked at me also! Wtf! I was winked at by two waitresses within literally 5 seconds, and surely both of them knew I was there with my date (at least the one serving us did).


So ladies... what's the freakin deal! Is it really so simple as the "want what you cant have" mentality, or is there something more to it? Literally every time I am out with an attractive girl, girlfriend or just friend, I get hit on blatantly in front of her by other girls.


Care to explain!?

odusgolp

Make more threads about it.

LauraMacNCheese

I have the same problem I don't know what it is, but I am almost constantly attracting the unwanted attention of men. I go to the gym, I stop at the bar for a drink then I go home. I have a pocket full of numbers it feels like.

I've only had that problem in Austin TX. I thought it was pretty cool actually, so I don't know why I'm posting that here. I knew my hair was awesome that night and my wardrobe was tight...

You did look quiet dashing:

Cp731

Where do you live?
I get NO attention.
I need to move.

LauraMacNCheese

Where do you live?
I get NO attention.
I need to move.

Ditto