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To what to seduce a Swedish man

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Primrosecottagelover · 05/03/2024 15:37

Festival Sweden GIF

^typo… To want to seduce a Swedish man and fly there for a fling…

I’m a single Mother, I recently have crossed paths with a Swedish man virtually via work. We’ve never met, just shared our interests. He has a gist of what I look like. I wasn’t expecting to develop steamy thoughts, as we weren’t communicating for that reason. He’s sent a photo or two and everytime I look at it, I think about how much I want to ride a tall Swedish man into the sunset….

Is it completely unrealistic to build a connection and email when what I want is unobtainable & not practically realistic.

Am I being a 13 year old ? I know I need to meet men in real life but I don’t feel inspired by anyone or up to it. Also, this is the first sensitive and sweet man I’ve spoken to in so long.

What is wrong with me ? Why am I so horny over a photograph and a shared interests?

OP posts:
pickledandpuzzled · 05/03/2024 16:03

Stay wary, but open. And keep us updated.
😁

cauliflowerqueen · 05/03/2024 16:04

I would suggest sharing more photos and talking via video before too long, particularly if you're concerned that physical attraction is an issue or if you have any doubts that he's genuine. Back in the wilds of the earlier internet romances, however, many couples met and formed attractions and feelings for one another without being able to see much of one another, beyond some photos. It can happen. (Speaking from experience...)

MarkWithaC · 05/03/2024 16:04

From what I hear from single friends dating in the UK, the country's population of decent men is AWOL.

I say go for it. Flirt away. Who knows, it might end up with you living in filthy Scandi bliss on a boat in the Swedish archipelago, or in a painfully stylish Gothenburg apartment (I hope Gothenburg; it's much nicer than Stockholm IMO).

Can I ask: what do you mean by 'He has a gist of what I look like'? Have you sent him a pencil sketch?

HemlockSoup · 05/03/2024 16:05

PersephonePomegranate23 · 05/03/2024 15:47

I'm a widow but haven’t had any thoughts about seducing a Swedish man. Did I miss the memo?😅

Tsk.

You most certainly have. Not to worry though, if you phone your local Citizens' Advice they can let you know the location of your assigned Swedish hunk.

fruity81 · 05/03/2024 16:06

the widow question was that there was a very similar sounding OP who was a widow

PersephonePomegranate23 · 05/03/2024 16:08

HemlockSoup · 05/03/2024 16:05

Tsk.

You most certainly have. Not to worry though, if you phone your local Citizens' Advice they can let you know the location of your assigned Swedish hunk.

Great, thanks! Would hate to miss out 😃

Primrosecottagelover · 05/03/2024 16:14

MarkWithaC · 05/03/2024 16:04

From what I hear from single friends dating in the UK, the country's population of decent men is AWOL.

I say go for it. Flirt away. Who knows, it might end up with you living in filthy Scandi bliss on a boat in the Swedish archipelago, or in a painfully stylish Gothenburg apartment (I hope Gothenburg; it's much nicer than Stockholm IMO).

Can I ask: what do you mean by 'He has a gist of what I look like'? Have you sent him a pencil sketch?

Hahaha love this message ! I don’t think moving is possible especially as I live far outside of Europe & UK

He has a profile photo. I have long shiny hair & big white smile etc but my bottom & pillowy thighs have seen better days.

I was aiming more for a 7 day, child free holiday/doona festival !

OP posts:
Ramalangadingdong · 05/03/2024 16:16

Primrosecottagelover · 05/03/2024 15:45

Oh my goodness, I was not referring to this aspect when I said that. I meant, am I romanticising and being unrealistic. Goodness apologies for the unwitting and horrendous association. I’m sure your 13 year old is beyond precious - I used to be a boarding house mother and they’re children at that age.

I think she was joking.

Crunchymum · 05/03/2024 16:17

Has he invited you? Or even mentioned you visiting?

MarkWithaC · 05/03/2024 16:18

Primrosecottagelover · 05/03/2024 16:14

Hahaha love this message ! I don’t think moving is possible especially as I live far outside of Europe & UK

He has a profile photo. I have long shiny hair & big white smile etc but my bottom & pillowy thighs have seen better days.

I was aiming more for a 7 day, child free holiday/doona festival !

Edited

Well, he might be willing to travel...

He might be into pillowy thighs. Don't do yourself down!

Ramalangadingdong · 05/03/2024 16:18

This thread is somewhat triggering: I am now fantasising about riding a tall Swedish Viking!

Primrosecottagelover · 05/03/2024 16:21

MarkWithaC · 05/03/2024 16:18

Well, he might be willing to travel...

He might be into pillowy thighs. Don't do yourself down!

😂 here’s hoping ! I will report back ! A few glasses of wine have been consumed before posting this but quite honestly, riding a Viking is my 2024 goal !

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SheepAndSword · 05/03/2024 16:22

It makes me smile to see such enthusiasm

LittleBoPeepHasLostHerShit · 05/03/2024 16:36

Be prepared to make the first move and also to split the bill on your first date. 😉

GrumpyPanda · 05/03/2024 16:40

Swedish men are lovely, frequently more egalitarian than the sorry specimens on the Relationships board, but can be desperately shy. But signs like you're willing to be proactive.

Primrosecottagelover · 05/03/2024 17:00

Ramalangadingdong · 05/03/2024 16:18

This thread is somewhat triggering: I am now fantasising about riding a tall Swedish Viking!

😂 welcome to my hell/mid life regrets of not exploring the North when I had freedom & time, if you saw the photo of him in his jeans, & 6’4 body you’d have to also, start your own support thread/“talk me down” thread.

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Somethingsnappy · 05/03/2024 17:32

MarkWithaC · 05/03/2024 16:18

Well, he might be willing to travel...

He might be into pillowy thighs. Don't do yourself down!

Absolutely! My DH certainly loves my pillow thighs etc. He isn't Swedish, but he certainly looks like a viking!

MarkWithaC · 05/03/2024 17:33

Somethingsnappy · 05/03/2024 17:32

Absolutely! My DH certainly loves my pillow thighs etc. He isn't Swedish, but he certainly looks like a viking!

There we have it

LuxuryGirl · 05/03/2024 17:43

Wear a fur coat and tell him your a professional knife thrower

ThirtyThrillionThreeTrees · 05/03/2024 19:57

Primrosecottagelover · 05/03/2024 16:21

😂 here’s hoping ! I will report back ! A few glasses of wine have been consumed before posting this but quite honestly, riding a Viking is my 2024 goal !

"Riding a Viking"

I love this. My goals have never be this specific but I'll learn from your post!

I really want you to ride a viking now too...go get him girl!

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