to be the tiniest bit flattered?

[SabinaTheBean]

went on a date last night (wish I actually had nightmares about beforehand as I thought he was very out of my league) and got wolf-whistled while walking down the street with him

DISCLAIMER: i'm not pretty, was wearing lots of make-up, it was dark. Also wolf-whistling never happens to me. Also it's offensive and outtdated

But, in spite of all this, AIBU to be a tiny bit flattered? awaits flaming for being horrible sexist woman with no life

[SabinaTheBean]

oh fuck just struck me that the whistle might have been for him? oh well he assumed it was for me, im taking that

[Champagneformyrealfriends]

YANBU to be flattered-YABU to put yourself down like you have! Xx

[MelanieCheeks]

Sorry, unreasonable to be flattered by wolf whistling, in any circumstances.

But you do need to work on your self esteem!

[SabinaTheBean]

aw thank you champagne xxxxx

[SabinaTheBean]

fair enough melanie, i really disagree with it in principle - it just provided a cheeky ego-boost at a good time! he looked all shy and was like, "did you just get whistled at?!" i just ignored it, obviously, but sooo wanted to be like, "ah yeah it's the effect I normally have" yeah fucking right

[Rivercam]

The only time I got wolf -whistled, I felt slightly indignant, but then also slightly flattered.

Enjoy!

[Bloooming]

YANBU - lovely!

[Iliveinalighthousewiththeghost]

Of course not. . This is going to make me sound like the ivd got the biggest ego on the planet but if you knew me youd know that's not the case. But I get admiring looks all the time from the opposite sex.
Well when you evolve from a teen who is so ugly to the point where you got stones thrown at you. Into a sexy stunning adult of course you're going to revel in the attention you get. All the so called fit ones are dowdy and haggared now. I'm guessing im like vintage wine. Better with age.
And don't you're not pretty. I bet you're gorgeous.

[Grilledaubergines]

The done thing or not, it's flattering and a boost! Good on you OP!

[TooOldForGlitter]

Yuck.

[feelingabitdown]

Good on you OP. Why yuck, glitter?

[ByThePrickingOfMyThumbs]

I get wolf whistled fairly regularly when out running by myself. I don't and never have found it flattering. I find it intimidating. It makes me feel awkward and just horrible. Sorry but I think YABU.

[Sparklingbrook]

Never mention being wolf whistled at on MN.

[sugar21]

YANBU
Good for you.
Hope your date went well

[whattodowiththepoo]

Yanbu to feel how you feel.
Yabu to think of yourself so negatively.

[Iliveinalighthousewiththeghost]

Yes. How did the date go

[Pidapie]

When this happens to me (very rarely) I get half flattered and half creeped out. It's one of those "yuck, but thanks anyway" - situations. Hehe. Don't think you are unreasonable, but you shouldn't put yourself down :)

[AmIthatautumnal]

YANBU. If you're like me and hideous to the opposite sexes, there's no denying it gives you a boost.

Of course MN is full of those who are used to attention and will call this "yuck" or such like , but I say enjoy it

[marriednotdead]

I used to get a fair bit of that kind of attention when I was younger and it was less regarded as a crime. It's so rare now that I look behind me for the younger stunner that's usually there.

I got a casual compliment- that really was for me!- in passing recently and I'd be lying if I said I wasn't flattered, especially as he was neither decades older than me nor drunk

On a slightly serious note, NOBODY is out of your league. Your are so much more than just physical appearances. However, that whistle, even though it was un PC, was a perfectly timed reminder to you both that you are attractive. I certainly won't be flaming you

[TooOldForGlitter]

Where do you want me to start? That men think it's ok to audibly comment on women's attractiveness while they are going about their business? That you find that flattering and not infuriating? That other women are patting you on the back for it and not suggesting you boost your self esteem some other way?

[ItsANewDayToday]

Sorry but yabu. You shouldn't be flattered because you are being wolf whistled by the the type of idiotic sexist chimp who think wolf whistling someone is ok.

If you think his intention was to flatter you then I'm afraid you are a bit deluded incorrect.

[shutupandshop]

Good for you, your date was hot

[PurpleDaisies]

I luv it when i get "wolf whistled" or bum squeezed

Really?!