Topic: why do men not approach women
Bigstick9's photo
Tue 12/22/09 08:42 AM
I don't mind the no's. It makes the yes even better but at the same time I understand the fear to walk up to a woman and let your guard down. Self esteem fellas it comes and goes but this year guys ask out a few woman that you think you have NO chance with you might be surprised at the outcome trust me I know first hand woooohoo

oldsage's photo
Tue 12/22/09 08:55 AM
If they are "insecure" you won't want them anyway.
Your profile states what your wants. Guess they might be hard to fill, with guys close to you.

KerryO's photo
Tue 12/22/09 06:06 PM

Why do men not approach women?

In my experience, it's simply "Conservation of Energy."

Why send out a bunch of e-mails and be ignored, when you can do absolutely nothing at all and be equally ignored?





I look at it like playing the lottery-- I have the same chance of winning whether I buy a ticket or not.

Or to quote Geoge on 'Dead Like Me':



Experience has taught me that interest begets expectation, and expectation begets disappointment, so the key to avoiding disappointment is to avoid interest. A equals B equals C equals A, or… whatever.




-Kerry O.

MeChrissy2's photo
Tue 12/22/09 06:11 PM
I'm still waiting for an honest answer. Come on fellas, why don't men approach women?

no photo
Tue 12/22/09 06:12 PM

I look at it like playing the lottery-- I have the same chance of winning whether I buy a ticket or not.


Exactly. The "Delusion of Potential," or something along those lines.

I totally understand the mechanics of being ignored -- I was married for awhile.

Just started reading Julian Barbour's book, "The End of Time" -- he cites a quote attributed to Confucius:

"The hardest thing of all is to find a black cat in a dark room, especially if there is no cat."


no photo
Tue 12/22/09 06:13 PM

I'm still waiting for an honest answer. Come on fellas, why don't men approach women?


Same reason I don't spread peanut butter all over a llama. It makes no sense and I'll never get anything out of it.


MeChrissy2's photo
Tue 12/22/09 06:18 PM


I'm still waiting for an honest answer. Come on fellas, why don't men approach women?


Same reason I don't spread peanut butter all over a llama. It makes no sense and I'll never get anything out of it.




I see it with perfect clarity now. Thank you Lexicon. Btw, I like my peanut butter crunchy.:wink:

tundraguy's photo
Tue 12/22/09 06:23 PM
i think many are afraid of rejection, i used to be worried to approach a woman, now i just go with the flow if she says no she says no. my life will be no different if she says no, laugh it off and continue to have fun.

KerryO's photo
Tue 12/22/09 06:47 PM

I'm still waiting for an honest answer. Come on fellas, why don't men approach women?


Because if we told you that, then you'd know _everything_. And where would the mystery be in that? ;)


-Kerry O. "See. We can do coy, too."

Jakerubus's photo
Wed 12/23/09 05:56 AM
truth be told some men are to shy and dont have a clue as to what to say lol abit like me i find it hard to start the chat of but try anyway hehe just reach out to them its faster that way flowerforyou drinker smooched

romee's photo
Wed 12/23/09 06:38 AM
i don't approach women because i have a hugh fear of rejection! iv'e been rejected and it hurts so i just wait to see if they come to me which has not been working out to well either.ohwell

TexasScoundrel's photo
Wed 12/23/09 09:33 AM
If a man doesn't approach and start a conversation with a woman he's attracted to it's because he's CHICKEN!

TwilightsTwin's photo
Wed 12/23/09 09:48 AM
Its nerve wracking approaching someone you like...whether you're a man or woman! Theres so much uncertainities & excitement.

I thought I was gonna pee my pants the first time me & my boyfriend kissed!embarassed

lowqee's photo
Thu 12/24/09 08:20 AM
some guys just aren't good at it like me i never know what to say not to mention I Like when a girl approaches me it shows me she knows how to get what she wants which i find sexy in a woman

no photo
Thu 12/24/09 08:22 AM
I DO, BUT THEY DONT WANT ME OR NEED ME ........... I GUESS IM A LOSER..........

Anton_k's photo
Thu 12/24/09 12:20 PM
the same could be asked in reverse with our day and time and womens lib and all ..put that shoe on the other foot..drinker

Totage's photo
Thu 12/24/09 12:25 PM

i am 50 but i still look good


drool drool drool Yeah you do! flowerforyou

ron62449's photo
Fri 12/25/09 11:07 AM

I have been told by the 50 something guys that often they don't approach for a number of reasons.

The assumption that a nice looking woman has a mate is number one. Not wanting to have and issue with compeating with a boyfriend or deal with and angry mate is intimidateing.

Affording to date is often a barrier. A movie and a meal for two can easily knock a hundred dollars in the head. With worries about layoffs and riseing expenses guys are worried about getting a romance started. Between paying childsupport, or college expenses, helping adult children or aged parents finances can be spread pretty thin. Men in their fifties are still traditional and are embarrassed if they are having to be cost concious.

Last and not necessarily least is that many 50 something men is they are not that experienced in dateing or intimacy and may have only had one or two partners since their teens. They are aware of the risks of being sexually active and find just doing without a partner not that overwhelming or new of a situation. That some have dated and been put on the spot about why they are not aggressively trying to get laid dampens their interest.


Well here are three reason I have trouble.

You look great for 51. I'd think she's married or taken and lastly can I afford her and why would she want me?

Ron

wux's photo
Fri 12/25/09 11:32 AM

why do men not approach women
i am 50 but i still look good


Try wearing less clothes

A fig leaf is where it's at

Or a man in sandwitch boards walking ahead of you, with a fanfare, and his boards read: "This woman wants men to approach her."

Open your arms in a crowded mall and run very fast, and see how many men you can catch and accumulate by the time you hit "Way Out".

Give a big smile when a man looks like he's approaching.

Better if you smile with your belly-button.

Best if you smile with your soul.

There are many other ways. I got the excerpts here up there from the book "How to get men approach you for Dummies."

aladytoo's photo
Fri 12/25/09 04:51 PM
I was reading all the post here,and sort of come up with this.
Men have same problems as woman with approach.If we are talking on line,usually there is something in your profile, that may state something thats scares them off.I guess that also applies when meeting in person.
Many can't handle rejection, lets face it when someone does reply, you may think , uhh he wants this! no way, or you may think lucky me..right?...so thats stops the progression.