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[–] [email protected] -3 points 6 months ago (1 children)

The only rules are the ones you make playbooiiii

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago (2 children)

Ehh not buying that. By your logic I can just take what I want. Pretty sure that's called "crime" as it is against the "rules."

But I'll play along: Sure, and I've decided that as a rule I'd like to not be considered creepy, and as such am attempting to ask people out in a venue that won't make women uncomfortable or scared or whatever other negative attributes one pins on those seeking romantic partnerships outside of tinder or the liquor hut.

Sure, I could throw caution to the wind, say fuck it, be scared, think I'm creepy, eventually someone will get coffee with me," and it frankly seems like I'm at this last resort, so I may start, but I will feel skeevy when some girl is obviously like "I'm just trying to enjoy my work/the gym/hobbies/the store/coffee shop/school/park/etc."

I guess you may be right though at the end of the day, fuck em, a dude gotta eat. Them having negative feelings about it is a them problem I spose.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago (1 children)

say fuck it, be scared, think I’m creepy, eventually someone will get coffee with me

I mean no but kinda. One thing that's practically always going to be the case is that you're physically intimidating, and you should never shirk away from acknowledging that, and be comfortable with it. The trick is to look like a roller-coaster: Intimidating, sure, but it's not going to throw you around unless you get on and when you do, you'll still be safe.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 6 months ago

I mean, it was a little hyperbolically stated lol. I don't mean actually be creepy of course.

But fair enough, "fuck it" it is! I don't really want to start drinking again which seems like my only other option lol.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 6 months ago (1 children)

I think you are overthinking it way too much. I'm just talking about the social norms. Who said anything about committing crimes??? Did you think I was talking about breaking the law? Wtf? You trying to grab a tit while you say hey? Just say what's up and if she doesn't bite, go to the next one. Don't get discouraged, it's all about getting out there and practicing but it sounds like you may have some social insecurities that need to be addressed first... playbooiiii LOL

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago (1 children)

The only rules are the ones you make playbooiiii

Is what I was making a joke about. There are, in fact, "rules," being the crux of the joke.

But no I mean the fact that supposedly no woman wants men to say what's up anywhere but the bar, which I do not frequent, or the dating apps, which are spyware.

[–] [email protected] -1 points 6 months ago (1 children)

I think I'm starting to understand why you are having problems playbooiiii

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Not everyone can be a super cool playbooiiii like you I guess lol.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Nah I just go to the bar and do some shots. Buy some drinks for the girls. Social lubricant, You know what I mean jelly bean?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 6 months ago (1 children)

So is the bar "a place other than the bar or dating apps" though? You see my conundrum. Must I start drinking again simply to find a partner? Sobriety (well, weed, but whatever) is a married man's game?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 6 months ago (1 children)

It would be a lot easier if you drank casually id say but I'm assuming you would probably want a SO that doesn't drink as well. There was an organization near me that did all kinds of kayaking, hiking, theme parks, restaurants, tours just for singles called 'events and adventures' or excursions or something like that and a friend of mine had some luck with meeting his wife there. Maybe you could try if you are in the US I'm sure every major city has something like that

[–] [email protected] 1 points 6 months ago

That sounds like a good idea if it's specifically for singles, sounds like exactly what I'm looking for! I'll see if my area has anything, thanks!