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I’d like him to ask me out šŸ™ˆ

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CrazyJoPavlova · 16/03/2023 15:07

I’m 34, divorced single mother of two. I live down the road from a convenience store/bottle shop. School run and necessity mean I frequent said establishment on a near-daily basis. There’s a lovely young man who works at this store. In fact, he’s so lovely to look at and interact with that I get all giddy and silly if he’s on the tills. I can hardly maintain eye contact, and I’m almost entirely sure he’s interested in me as well. The problem is that I’m so bloody shy and all of a sudden coy when it comes to this person…I can’t even muster the bravery to read his name tag!!! (What the plop is wrong with me?!) Dearest Mumsnet, how do I handle this?! I’d love to ask him out, or for him to do it for me…It’s so bloody silly, given my age and the fact that I’ve enacted much braver things than asking a man for his number…but honestly, I’m stupidly smitten at this point, and I don’t know how to handle it! (Note: there’s another store across the road, so if I make an absolute tit of myself, at least there’s somewhere else to get bread and milk in a pinch!)…Please help!!!

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CrazyJoPavlova · 16/03/2023 15:41

Thank you, everyone! This is all very helpful and insightful!!

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monsterradeliciosa · 16/03/2023 15:42

If it's a rural area does he not frequent a pub you could go in?

Laiste · 16/03/2023 15:45

monsterradeliciosa · 16/03/2023 15:42

If it's a rural area does he not frequent a pub you could go in?

Yeah that.

And if there's any events coming up for the village (sports/festivals/fetes) ask him if he's going?

Say something about the school run. And then ask him if he's got kids at the school?

Laiste · 16/03/2023 15:46

I just can't get over the fact that you don't know anyone who knows who he is!

It's impossible to keep yourself to yourself here!

mrsbitaly · 16/03/2023 15:56

Start with baby steps. Just a simple smile, look at him when he serves you. He may feel the exact same way but isn't sure if you are interested in him.

Once you build the confidence to smile and look at him, start the small talk. Look at his name badge and refer to him ie thanks Mark.
Things may slowly develop I wish you all the best - give us updates!!!

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