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AIBU?

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to be the tiniest bit flattered?

96 replies

SabinaTheBean · 03/01/2016 21:17

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

OP posts:
SabinaTheBean · 03/01/2016 21:17

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

OP posts:
Champagneformyrealfriends · 03/01/2016 21:18

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

MelanieCheeks · 03/01/2016 21:22

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

But you do need to work on your self esteem!

SabinaTheBean · 03/01/2016 21:22

aw thank you champagne Flowers xxxxx

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SabinaTheBean · 03/01/2016 21:24

fair enough melanie, i really disagree with it in principle - it just provided a cheeky ego-boost at a good time! Grin 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 Smile

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Rivercam · 03/01/2016 21:43

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

Enjoy!

Bloooming · 03/01/2016 21:50

YANBU - lovely!

Iliveinalighthousewiththeghost · 03/01/2016 22:01

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 · 03/01/2016 22:03

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

TooOldForGlitter · 03/01/2016 22:08

Yuck.

feelingabitdown · 03/01/2016 22:10

Good on you OP. Why yuck, glitter?

ByThePrickingOfMyThumbs · 03/01/2016 22:12

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 · 03/01/2016 22:14

Never mention being wolf whistled at on MN. Shock

sugar21 · 03/01/2016 22:16

YANBU
Good for you.
Hope your date went well

whattodowiththepoo · 03/01/2016 22:17

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

Iliveinalighthousewiththeghost · 03/01/2016 22:18

Yes. How did the date go

Pidapie · 03/01/2016 22:19

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 · 03/01/2016 22:20

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 · 03/01/2016 22:21

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 Grin

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 Smile

TooOldForGlitter · 03/01/2016 22:23

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 · 03/01/2016 22:26

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. Sad

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shutupandshop · 03/01/2016 22:43

Good for you, your date was hotWink

PurpleDaisies · 03/01/2016 22:47

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

Really?!

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