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Sliding into DMs

214 replies

RealMousewives · 12/11/2022 20:41

I met a guy last night and there was a huge attraction- intense eye contact, lots of smiling and intimate looks.
There wasn't a chance to swap numbers - I can't go into why, but it was not appropriate.
He's a bit younger and I can see he has insta - should I DM him on there? I've never done this, I'm over 40 but he clearly uses inst. His profile is private but you can still message I believe.
Advice please??

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IveDroppedMiBiscuitInMiBrew · 13/11/2022 00:24

Omg he's your child's teacher no no no. He was probably just being engaging and friendly as he recognised you, it's simply a knowing look "I know you I teach your child" not I want to take your clothes off. Please let this be made up 🤣

stuntbubbles · 13/11/2022 00:30

Do you think his social media is private for a reason? A “hiding from horny mums” reason?

Problemoumo · 13/11/2022 00:32

insweetharmony · 12/11/2022 23:22

this thread is so cringe

SO cringe.
Do you really have no other options than a teacher at your DCs school?
Can you imagine how your DCs would feel if that came out? Stop with the 🤑eye fucking already!
And by the way I've never had a problem getting phone numbers and emails of (private school, if that makes a difference) teachers, in full view of anyone, no 🤑eye fucking involved whatsoever.
I've never said this before but I think you're weird. Or making it all up. Wich is weird.

DixonD · 13/11/2022 00:38

LydiaBennetsUglyBonnet · 12/11/2022 20:52

YABVU to use ‘slide into DMs’ rather than ‘send a message’

Yea I know that’s not what’s being asked but I truly think this is the worst phrase to come out the 21st century

Yes, very cringey after 40 too! If you’re 16/17, fair enough.

Testina · 13/11/2022 00:42

RealMousewives · 12/11/2022 20:45

The eyefucking was unmistakable

🤮

mackthepony · 13/11/2022 00:43

I though DM was Doc Martens

Melonapplepear · 13/11/2022 00:44

I wouldn't. I have guys do this to me and it was creepy tbh.

Melonapplepear · 13/11/2022 00:44

God it's a teacher you're joking 🤣 how awkward.

2Late · 13/11/2022 00:47

LydiaBennetsUglyBonnet · 12/11/2022 20:52

YABVU to use ‘slide into DMs’ rather than ‘send a message’

Yea I know that’s not what’s being asked but I truly think this is the worst phrase to come out the 21st century

i saw the post title and was intrigued to know how she was putting on her DM boots without undoing the laces!
I've never heard of this other meaning! #straightfromtheark

2Late · 13/11/2022 00:48

I also don't know what eyefucking is. I'm clearly too old to be reading this thread.

albapunk · 13/11/2022 01:37

Wtf have I just read?

You assumed a teacher, who works at your daughters school and may well teach your daughter) was flirting with you, so you want to send him a message on his private Instagram account and see if he will sleep with you?

You aren't 18. Grow up. Jeezo!

albapunk · 13/11/2022 01:44

OldFan · 12/11/2022 23:18

Maybe it's mostly just me @RealMousewives , but I think it's really easy to misinterpret these things, maybe especially if you're horny.

So you could be completely wrong about what his looks meant etc.

I'm with you on this one. I have an attractive friend, with large eyes, charismatic personality and he is an active listener, he holds eye contact and is generally very easy company, he has had to awkwardly knock back women who assumed he was flirting or I guess "eye fucking" as OP is saying here when he was simply making general conversation. Hilarious to watch though.

ilovesooty · 13/11/2022 01:54

SomethingOnce · 12/11/2022 21:06

I’ve just realised that ‘sliding into DMs’ isn’t about putting on chunky footwear.

I thought it was something to do with that when I saw the thread title

AllyCatTown · 13/11/2022 01:59

I’d cringe if I found out my mum was trying to get with a teacher, though I guess the teacher will be professional and so children won’t find out.

Before you gave details in later posts I was going to say go for it. I don’t like these posts saying if he was interested he would have done something. OP was interested and didn’t do anything. Why is it still men who can take control of the situation?

longchamp22 · 13/11/2022 02:18

OMG no! Please do not do that.
Grace. Dignity. Context. It's your DC teacher.
No!

Get involved in school activities and get closer to get to know the person, understand their circumstances but do not just roll onto instagram.

daisychain01 · 13/11/2022 02:30

I'm leaving before someone suggests this thread should be a MN Classic.

It definitely shouldn't, mind you, the bar is set very low these days.

pishkashante · 13/11/2022 02:35

Sorry it’s not working out, OP.

I am now wondering if my colleagues think I’m eyefucking them, I’m just looking at them but have ADHD so it can appear as if I’m staring as I’m thinking about something else.

Problemoumo · 13/11/2022 02:39

I have an attractive friend, with large eyes,

😂

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kateandme · 13/11/2022 02:57

BagOfBollocks · 12/11/2022 21:02

He stuck his penis in your eye?

LTB

You made me spit.you made me spit!😂😂😂
but messaging someone op and sliding into the dms is different.sliding is Deff penis on the eye eye ducking territory.
messaging is just messaging someone you’ve met.
could you follow and see if he follows back first.
Ugh I hate this follow.sliding.modern shit on phones that life follows makes me neauseus.

kateandme · 13/11/2022 02:59

ilovesooty · 13/11/2022 01:54

I thought it was something to do with that when I saw the thread title

And there is Deff no such thing as sliding into dr ms.so a thread on that would make sense that the op would need help. If anyone comes up with how not to get your ankles rubbed off by their cherry red boots do start a thread please.

Problemoumo · 13/11/2022 03:06

kateandme · 13/11/2022 02:59

And there is Deff no such thing as sliding into dr ms.so a thread on that would make sense that the op would need help. If anyone comes up with how not to get your ankles rubbed off by their cherry red boots do start a thread please.

I actually slid into some dm today, it can be done.
DD's old dms. Get someone else to break your dm for you is the answer.

blackheartsgirl · 13/11/2022 04:34

Sliding into dms is what dd20 uses to describe a ‘creepy perv sending unwantedly slightly sexual messages. Ewww’ her words.

as for eyefucking eww

hope he’s not married OP

kateandme · 13/11/2022 04:57

Problemoumo · 13/11/2022 03:06

I actually slid into some dm today, it can be done.
DD's old dms. Get someone else to break your dm for you is the answer.

Ah a softening pair of dr ms mmmmm☺️

crispsandnuts · 13/11/2022 05:19

Just hope your teens don't find out you've been sliding in his dms then sliding on his aubergine. Wink

IamTheBridge · 13/11/2022 05:22

RealMousewives · 12/11/2022 21:03

Everyone is objecting to the Terminology, but it's a tale as old as time. We fancied the fuck out of each other and communicated this without words.

Like Beauty and the Beast?