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Is it ok to be asked for photos by an eager man?

66 replies

juicylucytubes · 22/05/2019 14:39

Clean photos... photos of me going out for a night or an occasion . Just simple , facial
Photos ... except he is my friend and work colleague who is in a relationship and I am married ??

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Goandplay · 22/05/2019 14:40

No. In my opinion. Why would he want a photo of you? Do you want him to have a photo of you?

gamerchick · 22/05/2019 14:40

Why though?

Ask your husband what he thinks maybe if you're not sure.

Nesssie · 22/05/2019 14:40

Just ask yourself why he would want these photos?

Of course its not ok

Goandplay · 22/05/2019 14:40

What did he say when he asked for the photo?

juicylucytubes · 22/05/2019 14:42

The requests are put in a very innocent way... oh send us a pic when you're all set to go out... it send a pic of your night with your friends etc etc . Like , he's just passing the time or whatever. I kinda think it's a bit bizarre even though we are great buddies

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FlibbertyGiblets · 22/05/2019 14:42

God can't he go lift some from your social media pages like a normal weirdo.

ImTakingTheEssence · 22/05/2019 14:42

Has he heard of Facebook? Grin

BlingLoving · 22/05/2019 14:44

Definitely weird.

CabbageHippy · 22/05/2019 14:44

what is he eager for?

HollySniffs · 22/05/2019 14:44

He specifically requested facial photos?

juicylucytubes · 22/05/2019 14:45

I don't have Facebook or any social
Media so no photos. He would also ask if there were holiday photos too eg maybe scenic photos etc . He constantly sends pics of himself .. just random... for example, if he was in a place of natural beauty etc but always a selfie of him in them

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Goandplay · 22/05/2019 14:45

How old is he?

juicylucytubes · 22/05/2019 14:49

Yes facial photos I suppose . Totally clean . Comments plenty on how well I look now and thenbut in a friendly type of way.. non creepy or sleazy. He is early thirties . I am early forties! That is the way he is, he likes to compliment people

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Calltheguards · 22/05/2019 14:51

He's flirting with you and he probably thinks you're in to it/on the cusp of an affair.

Sallyseagull · 22/05/2019 14:51

No, I'm sorry but that is weird.

I've fallen for this when I was younger, nice guy sends similar requests then once you do he asks for more or he shoes his true colours.

feelingverylazytoday · 22/05/2019 14:52

Well I wouldn't be ok with it at all. I'm not on social media and don't do the whole selfie thing, so there are very few photoes of me, probably just family weddings and things like that. That's normal to me.

MummyStruggles · 22/05/2019 14:52

The requests are put in a very innocent way... oh send us a pic when you're all set to go out... it send a pic of your night with your friends...

Not innocent at all. He's a weirdo.

Aquamarine1029 · 22/05/2019 14:54

Of course this is not ok. He is trying it on, hoping you'll go along with it. Block and avoid whilst outside of work.

Gruzinkerbell1 · 22/05/2019 14:55

He sounds weird.

Do you ever show your husband the selfies that weirdo is sending you? I’m pretty sure he wouldn’t be happy. And therein lies your answer.

juicylucytubes · 22/05/2019 14:56

I never feel that he is interested in me in any other way than a friend... the same as I feel... nothing remotely sexual!!!! He's like my baby brother . This feels a bit off though . He is kind when commenting on whether I've had my hair done or lost a bit of weight etc but in a general way , like he would say to anybody . He has never in a million years hinted at any sexual pics or surging like that. He is just a visual person maybe

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juicylucytubes · 22/05/2019 14:58

And I'm so much older then him . I've never got a feeling that he is attracted to any woman other than his own age group . Maybe he is just being charming

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RubberTreePlant · 22/05/2019 14:59

Comments plenty on how well I look now and thenbut in a friendly type of way.. non creepy or sleazy. He is early thirties . I am early forties! That is the way he is, he likes to compliment people

There's your answer Smile.

I was going to say it was odd, but that actually sounds as though it explains it.

TheGoddessFrigg · 22/05/2019 14:59

I believe the term is "wank bank" ..... OP, don't be naive. Why would a "visual" man want clear photos of a woman??? Hmm

Aquamarine1029 · 22/05/2019 15:01

I'm not meaning to be snarky, but you seem very naive, op. You're in your 40s, surely you should be able to recognise this for what it is? He is flirting and testing the limits as to how far he can take this. This is not simply friendly, normal behaviour. At all. It is creepy and totally inappropriate.

RubberTreePlant · 22/05/2019 15:01

And I'm so much older then him . I've never got a feeling that he is attracted to any woman other than his own age group . Maybe he is just being charming

Make your mind up.

Is he lovely and friendly to everyone or not?

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