heartcream -> RE: Blind dates and women of a certain age. (11/9/2007 8:21:37 PM)
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Of course seeing the subject line I had to come check out what they are saying about my me and my homies. This thread is very enjoyable really. quote:
I did the text book thing and listened to her so I wouldn't later be accused of being a self absorbed male in love with his own ego. See, for me right there things are a bit weird. He 'listened' but he didnt really listen at all. He was not there with her, he was more watching her like a movie while she proved to him how oblivious or unable to stop herself from saying too, too much. Maybe she hadnt had anyone listen to her and she was feeling like he was a special guy for letting her pour herself out with no resistance. Maybe she could not read his lack of approval for what it was. She might have been very nervous too. The silence from his side was unnerving her so she blabbed on like an involved monkey. I have done it, heard words come out of my mouth that I was trying to catch to shove them back down my throat where they came from. He didnt want to come across as a self absorbed guy but I think it is important to factor in, by not engaging with her on a real level it is hard to know how this date could stand a chance. If he liked her, he might have reached over and took her wrist and said, "Okay, stop. Close your eyes. Take a deep breathe. Okay, that is better now let's start over. Where were we? Oh yes I was going to say how pretty you look tonight and I am so glad we were thrown together like this." I mean if he felt her but if he already sensed no connection, he could have tried to throw in a few facts himself to keep the date going until it was safe enough to say bye without being too harsh Or he could have ended the date, that would have been honest anyway, "Look this isnt working out for me, I am sorry, I am going to go. Take care". This woman may have reflected later as she was falling asleep, or walking down the street that maybe she said too much, didnt let him speak, left no room for air, or some friend she talks about the date with might help her to see what she was doing there for whatever reason.
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