I’m asking to see results, how people process similar situations—not bc I’m trying to solve a problem personally. 🙂
It's complicated.
I'm a fairly open person, I'm honest and show my true colors pretty early, and sometimes my niceness is mistaken for flirting. It can take me a while to know if I like someone, often years.
On the one hand, knowing she likes me early is a good sign it's worth the years of effort getting to know her better, instead of looking elsewhere.
On the otherhand, it makes me feel like if I make her wait too long, she will get frustrated and leave, and if I accept her too early, I might get betrayed/lied to and not see it until its too late.However, if she doesn't admit to liking me early, I will likely see it as a lack of interest and give up.
If she admits to liking me early and continues to flirt with me for years trying to win me over even though I initially was unsure, thats the most comforting option, but if I end up not liking her after seeing how she really is, then I feel really bad/guilty afterwards, so I will worry about that because even if she's not a match, I don't want her feelings hurt.
I feel like no matter what she does, I will feel uneasy until/if it works out.
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It doesn't matter. The first two dates I went on, the girl approached me first. But in both cases I technically asked them out.
In the first case she sent a friend at school to tell me that the girl liked me. I knew who the girl was, and was attracted to her, but I had never talked to her before.
In the second case, I walked into class one day, and a girl suddenly blurted out "When are you going to ask me out?". Well, that was clear enough. Even I was able to figure that one out. So I asked her out. I didn't know who she was. I vaguely recognized her being in the class, but didn't know who she was or what her name was. Anyway, I asked her out. We only went out once, but we became friends for many years after that. I eventually lost touch with her, probably when I moved.
I didn’t select bc I’m not sure if I understand what “NT or ND” means?
I've never been on a date, so I have no experience with this.
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This is one of the best GAG question I've ever seen.
This is something I have to tell people all the freaking time on here.
"Don't worry about acting over-eager with somebody who likes you. There is no such thing as over-eager when somebody likes you. They like you!"
Is how I like to put it. But it's true. Everyone is worried about playing-it-cool and "not looking desperate" that the screw-up all the natural flirting rhythm. They make a point to NOT show their interest. And then come on GAG to ask whether we think their crush likes them. SHOW THEM silly! (or at least don't make a point to hide it)
Great question! 🙂
I have never had a woman ask me for a date. It just doesn't happen in my generation.
You're the only person that would say no to someone you like.
For me there can be some uncomfortableness, maybe anxiety but I'm at the point where I just sort of give people a chance and just roll with it.
I have had girls come on to me, and I felt sort of annoyed because it felt unnatural or "cringe" I guess.
There is some truth that you have to sort of earn the rapport, the other person has to feel that you like him for him, and not that you're just bored and lonely.
And I suppose if you have social anxiety then you might be biased to see signs of that where none exist.
My advice is to accept despite your anxiety. Perhaps you can accept the invitation of spending time together, but request a reframing or an alternate activity that is less anxiety inducing for you.
I don't know what NT or ND means, but I voted 'C'.
If I am single, seeking a girlfriend, and like her, I'm eager for a chance to go do something together so that we can have fun, chat, and see how well we connect without any pressure.
I never expected anything more from a date than that.
For me, a date was like two friends doing something together. Not that big of a deal unless we are both eager to start a relationship with each other, in which case, we try to make the date really special by paying special attention to our appearance, going someplace nice, and acting excited to be together.
However, I would be nervous on the first date, because I was hoping she would like me. I would act like a gentleman, and treat her like a lady and see where things went.Yes and no. Personally I don't get people that put time limits on attraction. I would never enter into a relationship with someone who said they do this because they're probably not serious about ANYONE. Now there might reach a point where I think she's not really interested (based on her lack of effort), or I'm not her primary choice if she takes too long. Now that would be a turn off for me. I think that'd be a turnoff for anyone. But that's not me losing interest so much as it's me accepting her LACK of interest.
The first time I thought that I was going to have sex and all that stuff for the first time I was going to then I got played and I felt so bad and I changed my mind to ever again to try to lose my virginity and I still am a virgin and everything but the bad thing is that I have never even masterbation before or even try to jack off before and so do you think that Is a bad thing that I did too my self and what would you do different and tell me exactly what you would tell me too do and everything else
I guess if i had no idea they liked me and didn't even consider the possibility of dating them and they asked me i might be taken by surprise. i may say no in that instance.
otherwise if i have imagined them naked at any point i would definitely say yes lol
i personally start with small talk cuz i get along with everyone and if someone has a problem with me then they literally have problems but if someone is outgoing and has a good sense of humor and can engage in intelligent conversation then i would just keep it simple and ask them if they would ever want to hang out no strings attached
i asked this one girl out kind of. i suggested a group hang out. i found out she was fucking a guy we worked with. that was a total turnoff. i'm not second best at anything. so when they died off she came and asked me out. i didn't want anything to do with her
I think blind luck pays far more of a part in all this than most people would care to admit.
Catching someone at the right moment makes a huge difference because almost certainly you only get one shot, if they are dating or not over their person or whatever then thats it you've shit the bed and that's it.
Maybe you catch them when they are down or lonely or something and then it might not matter who you are particularly you might get a date or even laid if you want but what you won't get is a relationship because they werent in the right head space or whatever to begin with.
It also helps if you ask them out before they move to another country as unfortunately logistics also matter more than who you are or what you have.
I'm fine with being asked out, in fact I find it refreshing, but I have no clue what NT means.
Sorry I am that old.I'm NT and don't think there's such a thing as too soon.
I wouldn't mind being asked to hang out if someone liked me. Not at all. However the chances of that happening are pretty slim.
I would not get annoyed or mad… I blush real easy and shy, so my face and heart rate would tell it all... Yes, it does happen to me for sure.
I'm confused. What's NT and ND?
(Well, I mean I know what ND is. That's Notre Dame.)I am neurodivergent and like to be asked out on a date. I get nervous leading up to the date and during it.
if its not meant to be then its not meant to be. at least thats how i see it.
I say do what's comfortable for the other person by going to fun places an meet at BM the place so they feel comfortable with not expecting to much on a date
There is for sure a too soon point. Like, I'd prefer a few weeks go by just so we can be absolutely sure
My ass is autistic and I don't want to wait. Go ahead and ask me out and let's get this shit started, if we don't like it we can always part ways peacefully.
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