To approach a man I see running?

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I go for a run every Saturday morning and I quite regularly see a man who is also running. A few weeks ago he was wearing shorts and I admit I probably did look him up and down when we passed each other and I think he saw this. I then gave him a little smile, which most people do when they pass each other. When we passed each other a second time I think he wiped his sweat off and adjusted himself just before we got to each other.

Fast forward a couple of weeks and when I saw him next I looked down as I was a bit embarrassed to be honest but just as we passed, I looked up at him and he was smiling at me.

Anyway, he is good looking and for some reason I am really drawn to him. Obviously I know nothing about him or his relationship status but AIBU to try and flirt, or say something to him, try and attract his attention etc? What should I do?

Aww please don't make it into a man/woman rights thread.

I hope the op sees the fun om our amazing suggestions. If not sorry op but you have the best thread of the day, thank you 😀.

Move from smile to saying "hello" then next time something generic about his run/route etc.

I wish I was brave enough to try some of these ideas! I think a smile and "hello" will have to do for now.... while looking for a ring!

I will of course let you know how it goes if I see him on Saturday.

Drop and then pretend to find a £10 note on the ground and ask him if it's his.

If he says yes, you know to avoid.

If he says no... conversation may ensue.. :)

I find this thread a bit creepy. If a man was going to interrupt a woman mid-run, he'd be a creep.

A man will very often be able to overpower a woman. A woman will very rarely be able to overpower a man. I'm afraid it is that simple. Reversing situations won't always work. It's fine for the OP to make some sort of approach, so long as she backs off if he says no. What's creepy is men approaching women in situations where the woman is likely to feel vulnerable, and then being entitled and not taking no for an answer.

"Scuse me, have you got the right time?" 😂

Stop and stretch your calf a bit. If he's nice he'll ask if you're ok.
It's the runners way.

Go down heavily

Reckon a breezy hi, hello or morning is a good start 👍 Keep us posted 😁

"He adjusted himself just before we got to each other."

Mate, you're in! That's the calling card right there!

ohh come on women complain all the time (mostly with good reason) about being hassled whilst running. We know how the opposite reaction would be, especially if he wasnt considered attractive.

And how is it even all about who could beat who up?

Women feel physically threatened, often because they actually are being physically threatened. This rarely happens the other way round. HTH.

Just. Say. Hi.

Take it from there!

You could drop something and 'not notice' on your way towards him as you do a little wave

If you want to get his attention arrange a "wardrobe malfunction" before you pass him.

Def not placemarking ;)

You could drop something and 'not notice' on your way towards him as you do a little wave

You could combine several ideas here. Pants drop around your ankles, you don't notice as you walk towards him doing a little wave. Obviously with pants/ankle entanglement you fall heavily, while bending and snapping on the way down.

Always works for me, anyway.

Got to do the 'bend and snap' works every time!!

Asking with some trepidation - what is 'bend and snap'?

You could try the bend and snap?

. As long as you don't snap and fart

Ha, all these posters mentioning their DH's have just outed themselves by advising us what the hobby is.

Bend and snap. Brilliant

When you pass him, make sure you look back. If he’s doing the same, you’re in.