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To ask for definitive limits on who I can fancy

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BrittaPerry · 16/02/2013 00:48

Ok.. i am drunk. I am also single for the first time in my adult life. I am having a bit of emotional turmoil.

Now...I am not about to go shagging through the north west, Ineed some head space at least, and definitely don't need people being all manipulative at me. Flirting is good though. I thought I flirted before, but I'm noticing it a lot more now - lots of lovely ladies and gentleman making me smile with a bit of eye contact and blushing...

Anyway...so...a bisexual 28 year old with two kids. Who is socially ok to flirt with? I don't want to be a creepy old woman...

I tend to have crazy hair and big boots, if that helps?

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BreconBeBuggered · 16/02/2013 00:54

You are 28. Any single adult, then. You've got a good 20 years before you need to start stressing about whether you are old enough to have given birth to the hottie you're discreetly ogling. Not that I ever think about that kind of thing myself, dear me, no.

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BrittaPerry · 16/02/2013 00:56

:-). I'm not used to being a grown up without a bloke being all...definitive...about what I cam do...is exciting!

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WorraLiberty · 16/02/2013 00:57

There's no answer to that really other than to say use your gut instinct

Some people can't see an uncomfortable/cringing face and carry on flirting regardless.

Others cant see when someone's flirting with them and therefore don't flirt back even if they're interested in that person.

There's no definitive list I'm afraid.

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BrittaPerry · 16/02/2013 00:57

I was watching tv the othe night and thinking tom daley looked nice. Then my daughter expressed a wish to marry him...

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Kleptronic · 16/02/2013 00:58

Fuckin 'ell.

  1. 28 - you're a nipper.
  2. Flirt with whomever you like.
  3. Follow through with caution - collar and cuffs.
  4. Don't let anyone round your gaff until you've known them at least 6 months.
  5. And have met their friends/at least one member of their family.
  6. Have fun. Fun. Not angst. Funnity fun fun fun.

And Remember, Just Because They're Up For It, Doesn't Mean They're Worth You.

As you were.

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BrittaPerry · 16/02/2013 01:00

I think the favts that I have hought of the people I flirted with as a 'boy' and a 'girl' is worrying. Eek. They worked there. Did I look like a creepy old woman?

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StuntGirl · 16/02/2013 01:00

I reckon you can flirt with anyone tbh, as long as they're willing! If they flirt back then you're a-ok in my opinion.

Giving yourself some space for a while sounds like a good plan though. At the risk of sounding a bit hippy-ish spend a bit of time getting to know you and enjoy yourself.

I hope you've had a good night! Wine Might want to keep a glass of water and some paracetamol by the bed for the morning ;)

MsVestibule · 16/02/2013 01:00

As you have big boots, that gives you the right to flirt with whoever you want to. Good luck.xx

70isaLimitNotaTarget · 16/02/2013 01:02

You need to start at the Half + 7 rule

So if you are 28yo then half of that (14) + 7 gives you 21.
The youngest you can go for is 21yo.
So that rules out Mr T Daley.

BTW when you wrote "crazy hair and big boots" did you mean "big boobs ".
Just thinking that would be more of a USP Grin

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BrittaPerry · 16/02/2013 01:02

:-D

I need RULES.

Thanks.

Just escaping from a fairly EA marriage with an older man. I need to work out what I think about stuff...

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BrittaPerry · 16/02/2013 01:03

I used to have big boobs. They survived breastfeeding. Once.

Second time, not so much...

:-D

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StuntGirl · 16/02/2013 01:05

Just checked your profile (was looking for the crazy hair and big boots Grin) and I remember you, she of sexy hair.

FLIRT AWAY. That's an order.

Its weird that you feel old though, I'm the same age and sometimes I have to remind myself I'm not 18 anymore. I would flirt with anything that moves and not give it a second thought. You will be fine, go have fun and enjoy being single :)

WorraLiberty · 16/02/2013 01:07

Creepy flirting isn't about age...it's about boundaries.

I've been creeped out by people my own age flirting with me

I've smiled and been charmed by older men harmlessly flirting with me

I don't think it's about age...more about what's appropriate and what isn't.

And sometimes alcohol blurs boundaries...making people completely unaware of how they're coming across.

itsallinmyhead · 16/02/2013 01:08

Creepy old woman? Sorry, but fook off...You're in your pomp lady!

Enjoy flirting with whomever you please, as long as they are obviously up for a bit of flirting.

Being newly single can be overwhelming if you're used to being in a couple but you'll definitely find your stride and enjoy the ego boost of harmless attraction and consequent flirting provides.

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BrittaPerry · 16/02/2013 01:21

Its since he wedding ring came off...with the ring, I ot sleeze, without it, I get..nice... :-D

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BrittaPerry · 16/02/2013 01:23

Haha, sexy hair :-). The purple mullet has gone,it is now a bright orange fizzy long bib. Although considering a multi coloured pixie.

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Monty27 · 16/02/2013 02:27

How to behave comes with age and experience.

I don't do flirts, they're untrustworthy.

Right, off to bed now, clearly I'm not in a good mood. Grin

TheSmallerPenguin · 16/02/2013 02:40

No you don't need rules. Not about who you flirt with.

Just keep it light-hearted until you get a feel for the response. Getting that bit wrong is the way to stalkerhood.

Have you ever thrown a wobbly at being on the receiving end of a bit of gentle flirting? Thought not Smile

toy boys aren't all they are cracked up to be, but I think you need to go there to properly understand that Grin

LittleIllusionMachine · 16/02/2013 02:40

I'm 27 and single for the first time in 10 years. Ex and I split nearly a year ago now.

I say flirt with whomever takes your fancy (as long as they reciprocate!). I am currently being wooed by a 21 yo, 24 yo and 31 yo. Grin The 24yo is in the lead by quite a long way at the moment! I don't think age matters (within reason), the 31 yo is by far the least interesting and flaky.

Take it as it comes and enjoy yourself, being single ROCKS!!! Grin

kickassangel · 16/02/2013 02:58

I was going to say the half your age plus 7.
No one in a committed relationship

And I now want a multi colored pixie cut

JugglingFromHereToThere · 16/02/2013 03:14

I would think you can flirt a bit with (other) people in a committed relationship. Hard not to ? I guess it depends what you mean by flirting
Agree with others that it's about understanding the response you're getting, the effect you're having, and understanding some boundaries. But when you're young and single they''re not important in the same way - just in a different way, for making sure no-one gets hurt ?

JugglingFromHereToThere · 16/02/2013 03:19

Oh and I quite massively fancy Tom Daley too and I'm twice your age

It's OK ! He's all grown-up now Wink

Have you seen him in that "I'm sexy and I know it !" video on the beach ?

< fans self with palm fronds >

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