Why can't guys and gals just tell someone that they're interested??

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Deidre

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As to the title question, there's one really good answer - if she says no, your friendship with her will be really awkward.
Yea, I've wondered about this. But, maybe there are subtle signals that people sort of give to each other to express interest without coming out and saying it.
 

BruceWayne

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My gf/wife will never have to worry about doing my laundry. I don't like other people doing it, because I do it a certain way. Let's just do our own laundry k. :p
 

tourist

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Well, I think the romantic part would be if he would offer to do the laundry every now and again.....guys if you ever want to be romantic and tell your sweetheart that you like them offer to do the laundry and the cooking and cleaning....just be sure that you know each other for a while....otherwise it would be a little awkward lol

Offering to help with the housework goes a long way and they'll never forget it and give you some sugar....that's the power of Pine Sol baby ;)
I occasionally cook but I do the dishes every day and take out the trash and change the kitty litter, and get the mail. I also do some of the shopping. Actually, I use Pine Sol. You are quite knowledgeable on these important marital concepts. :)
 

Yeraza_Bats

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My gf/wife will never have to worry about doing my laundry. I don't like other people doing it, because I do it a certain way. Let's just do our own laundry k. :p
Haha, Ive always felt that way too : p
I can do it myself, its an easy thing to do. I dont really feel comfortable with someone messing with my clothing : p I dont really wanna do someone elses laundry for that same reason : p
 
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renewed_hope

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My gf/wife will never have to worry about doing my laundry. I don't like other people doing it, because I do it a certain way. Let's just do our own laundry k. :p
Do you even iron it? I know sometimes I go a little nutty and have the need to get out the iron and iron the towels and other items as I fold them....I love ironing!!!
 
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renewed_hope

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I occasionally cook but I do the dishes every day and take out the trash and change the kitty litter, and get the mail. I also do some of the shopping. Actually, I use Pine Sol. You are quite knowledgeable on these important marital concepts. :)
Awe! Aren't you sweet? JL is very blessed indeed.

If God ever shows me the man he has for me, he will never have to lift a finger as I find joy in doing the most mundane tasks such as laundry and scrubbing the floor on my hands and knees....it's very therapeutic:)
 

Fenner

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Well, I think the romantic part would be if he would offer to do the laundry every now and again.....guys if you ever want to be romantic and tell your sweetheart that you like them offer to do the laundry and the cooking and cleaning....just be sure that you know each other for a while....otherwise it would be a little awkward lol

Offering to help with the housework goes a long way and they'll never forget it and give you some sugar....that's the power of Pine Sol baby ;)

He does laundry sometimes. He and I fold it and put it away together most of the time. He also washes dishes and takes out the garbage and stuff. I do the majority of laundry because I'm home more. I just wash everyone's together. Kid's, mine and his. If I seperated all the laundry, I mean other than and towels and colors and whites, it would take forever.
 

BruceWayne

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Haha, Ive always felt that way too : p
I can do it myself, its an easy thing to do. I dont really feel comfortable with someone messing with my clothing : p I dont really wanna do someone elses laundry for that same reason : p
Yeah same... I'm basically Sheldon Cooper with my laundry lol

Do you even iron it? I know sometimes I go a little nutty and have the need to get out the iron and iron the towels and other items as I fold them....I love ironing!!!
I actually do not iron them lol. I don't even fold them(hangers), so I don't worry about it. :p
 

Dino246

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Awe! Aren't you sweet? JL is very blessed indeed.

If God ever shows me the man he has for me, he will never have to lift a finger as I find joy in doing the most mundane tasks such as laundry and scrubbing the floor on my hands and knees....it's very therapeutic:)
Does that mean it will keep the iron, frying pan and rolling pin from (accidentally) impacting his head from time to time? ;)
 
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renewed_hope

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Does that mean it will keep the iron, frying pan and rolling pin from (accidentally) impacting his head from time to time? ;)
Lol no....I can't even manage to put a straw in a juice box so I wouldn't be able to use the rolling pin for that....the only thing I would appreciate is a good foot rub every now and then:)
 

Sonflower

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My gf/wife will never have to worry about doing my laundry. I don't like other people doing it, because I do it a certain way. Let's just do our own laundry k. :p
Haha, Ive always felt that way too : p
I can do it myself, its an easy thing to do. I dont really feel comfortable with someone messing with my clothing : p I dont really wanna do someone elses laundry for that same reason : p
Do you even iron it? I know sometimes I go a little nutty and have the need to get out the iron and iron the towels and other items as I fold them....I love ironing!!!
Y'all are nuts about the laundry. I really hate laundry. I feel it is a DIRECT result of the fall of man. If we hadn't sinned there would be no laundry. It's a part of the curse, and I'd prefer to never do laundry again...ever.
 

SkittlePumpkin

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I feel like for most people it's fear of rejection.

There's this guy who comes into my work sometimes, maybe once or twice a month. Real nice, well-mannered guy, probably in his early to mid twenties. Last time he came in, I helped him out with a hair product, and after I rang him through, he said, "can I ask you a random question?" I said sure, and he said, "Do you like coffee?" And Miss Oblivious over here answers with, "No." So he says, "Do you like tea?" And still oblivious as ever, I say, "Yeah, I like tea." He then asked, "Would you like to go for tea with me sometime?" So then, instead of saying, "Thank you, that's very flattering but I'm married," like a normal person, my social anxiety decided to kick in and I got all flustered and proceeded to make a bunch of noises like, "ohh...I....err...I don't.....uhmmm....uh, no." All whilst laughing. He then walked out. I told my husband this story, and he was like, "geez....you broke the poor guy's heart." And I'm like...why are you making me feel bad XD

So, if that guy was ever asked this question, he'd probably be like, "oh, it's definitely fear of rejection for me. All because of this girl that works at Shoppers Drug Mart." And then he'll tell the story of how I ripped out his heart and threw it in the trash like last week's leftovers.



 

SkittlePumpkin

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Y'all are nuts about the laundry. I really hate laundry. I feel it is a DIRECT result of the fall of man. If we hadn't sinned there would be no laundry. It's a part of the curse, and I'd prefer to never do laundry again...ever.

This is how I feel about mopping.
Laundry, dishes, sweeping, vaccuuming, cleaning the toilet, etc.; I don't mind any of that. But mopping....mopping is the bane of my existence.
 
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renewed_hope

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This is how I feel about mopping.
Laundry, dishes, sweeping, vaccuuming, cleaning the toilet, etc.; I don't mind any of that. But mopping....mopping is the bane of my existence.
I love the smell of the cleaner and boy does it feel good to be down on your hands and knees making it happen....I am not OCD, but I do love cleaning and being clean however, I do enjoy getting down and dirty like I am today. I have been under my house digging about a foot and a half so we can fix the foundation to be all level. Tomorrow I will be all dolled up and after my appointment go to work in an office. I love that God created me to be so versatile it's purely a gift :)
 

Sonflower

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Maybe this should be my line..."You're really cute and if you enjoy doing laundry and taking long walks on the beach, I'm your woman. If you aren't attracted to me...that's ok...I'll still let you do my laundry." Win win.
 

zeroturbulence

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Awe! Aren't you sweet? JL is very blessed indeed.

If God ever shows me the man he has for me, he will never have to lift a finger as I find joy in doing the most mundane tasks such as laundry and scrubbing the floor on my hands and knees....it's very therapeutic:)
You're not really from earth, are you? :rolleyes:
 

Test_F_i_2_Luv

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I think it's just fear of rejection and for some just being straight up shy lol. I don't know if there is a way to make it easier; sometimes you just gotta go for it. The worst that can happen is that they aren't interested. Is that embarrassing? Of course it is. It happens. Not to me, but it happens(just kidding lol). Don't let that stop ya.
I think it's just fear of rejection and for some just being straight up shy Yup and yup.

I don't know if there is a way to make it easier; sometimes you just gotta go for it. The worst that can happen is that they aren't interested. Is that embarrassing? Of course it is. It happens. People have to toughen up and be prepared to face potential rejection. It's a part of life.

What other areas of life is potential rejection going to hinder us from trying? Making friends? Applying for a job? Competing in sports?
 

BruceWayne

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So, if that guy was ever asked this question, he'd probably be like, "oh, it's definitely fear of rejection for me. All because of this girl that works at Shoppers Drug Mart." And then he'll tell the story of how I ripped out his heart and threw it in the trash like last week's leftovers.
Wow haha. You ruined that kid. Wtg :p

You're not really from earth, are you? :rolleyes:
I know. How is she not taken? :rolleyes:
 

BruceWayne

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People have to toughen up and be prepared to face potential rejection. It's a part of life. What other areas of life is potential rejection going to hinder us from trying? Making friends? Applying for a job? Competing in sports?
That's true and there is often times no reward without a little risk. I get it though. Past experiences probably play a bit of a role in some people's reluctance to take a chance. I think a lot of times when we finally do and actually find some success, we wonder why we hadn't done it sooner lol.
 
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LiJo

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I was raised in a strict household and it was instilled in me that only men do the pursuing. If I had a crush on someone, he wouldn't know about it. :p