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I've met someone and want to ask him out

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ProfessorPickles · 25/04/2016 22:30

I've recently met someone who has really taken me by surprise. I've been single for around 3 years now, apart from a short relationship, and I'd had very little interest in men for a long time until I met him.

He's good looking but what got me by surprise is his personality, he's very smiley and has a great sense of humour. He makes me laugh and is a genuinely nice person. I haven't met someone who's even caught my eye for a long, long time so it's a little bit exciting! Smile

The problem however, is that he's a teacher at my university. Not my teacher, but I have contact with him occasionally.
We are a similar age (I'm a slightly older student) and I will be leaving in 2 months so would wait until then.

I have no idea if he is interested in me too, but I can't believe I've had my head turned after so long of being adamant I was going to be happily alone forever so I feel it would be foolish to just ignore it.

My idea was to give him a 'thank you' card/gift as I am leaving (for helping with my work, I'll be giving them to two other members of staff) and put my number inside. I thought this would be good so he can choose to take it or leave it, as it's potentially a little bit inappropriate?
If he isn't interested he can simply ignore it to spare me the embarrassment of asking to his face! Although, I've known several teachers to get together with students once they've left so I suppose it isn't that radical of an idea.

Best case scenario: We go on a date, fall in love, get married, have children and tour the country with our family band.

Worst case scenario: He never contacts me and life goes on.

It's worth a try surely? Grin

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ProfessorPickles · 12/05/2016 19:56

Oh bugger all my post crossed out!!! Sorry!

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ProfessorPickles · 12/05/2016 19:59

I can't decide whether it's bad he didn't reply actually! Grin

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ThisIsTheRightTime · 12/05/2016 20:01

Hang on, reply to what, Prof?

ProfessorPickles · 12/05/2016 20:02

To his dear mother!

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ProfessorPickles · 12/05/2016 20:02

I'm really tired and worried I'm getting everything wrong haha!

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ThisIsTheRightTime · 12/05/2016 20:10

Ahh, I thought you were talking about your chap not answering! You are not getting anything wrong, Prof! You're tired and being kind enough to answer.

Meanwhile keep dreaming about your potentially good and wholesome relationship in the making.

I think I'm cheesed off that there were so many clear signs from car mechanic guy which would indicate attraction on his part. He's got his demons though and so those signs kind of get cancelled out which is a pity. It would have been so simple and fun to have agreed to a bit of frivolity, no strings attached.

And what a good job I don't have to get hung up on his mother/son relationship. Not my problem!

ThisIsTheRightTime · 12/05/2016 20:12

He didn't reply because he was having a quick drink after a thirteen-hour work day. He did hurry home to her rather than spend any time with me though!!! Honestly, his priorities are all wrong! Grin

ProfessorPickles · 12/05/2016 20:20

I'm trying haha, I've had a rubbish week so I'm mentally and physically drained at the minute. Still happy though!

I can imagine your disappointment ThisIs, it is a shame that he hasn't turned out to be quite as you imagined. Although I do appreciate you were never looking for something serious.
There are plenty more hunky mechanics in the sea Grin

I hope his boss doesn't come on Tuesday then you would get an opportunity to speak to him properly alone anyway!

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CinderellaFant · 12/05/2016 20:35

I'm adding this to my watch list too! Sounds like he definitely likes you !

ProfessorPickles · 12/05/2016 20:40

I hope I don't let you down Cinderella Grin

I'm currently browsing thank you cards looking for the perfect one, I need to get a hobby!

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ProfessorPickles · 12/05/2016 20:45

This is the main contender

I've met someone and want to ask him out
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ProfessorPickles · 12/05/2016 20:46

Ps can you tell I have an iPhone? Just look at that battery!

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LovePGtipsMonkey · 12/05/2016 21:22

ooh Prof, getting more brave now! not bad at all, he needs to know you like him and being playful is very encouraging from his point of view - especially as he is not hiding he likes you too with that response! Obv we don't know if he just enjoys flirting with you or he may be up for dating, but still positive!

LovePGtipsMonkey · 12/05/2016 21:26

I can't see links on my MN - what's on the card, Prof?

ProfessorPickles · 12/05/2016 21:32

Yes he's definitely playful so that is encouraging, I'm feeling really excited to get it over with now!

The card just says thank you on the front but a design I think is nice. Nothing too exciting! Wink

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AnotherPrickInTheWall · 12/05/2016 21:36

Just bite the bullet and ask if he's like to meet you for a farewell drink.

CinderellaFant · 12/05/2016 23:23

Not this one OP?? Grin

I've met someone and want to ask him out
MagicMoonstone · 13/05/2016 07:05

Why don't you go on moonpig or funkypigeon and design your Own? Wink

ProfessorPickles · 13/05/2016 08:02

I could photoshop a picture of us at our wedding and put it on a card, what do you think? Too subtle?

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MagicMoonstone · 13/05/2016 08:16

Fantastic idea Grin

ProfessorPickles · 13/05/2016 08:36

I keep thinking of our little lingering moment, hopefully he felt the same and was just looking at me and thinking "what's she grinning at me like that for" Grin

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ProfessorPickles · 13/05/2016 08:37

Wasn't just*

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MagicMoonstone · 13/05/2016 09:20

Was it one of those Mills and Boon time pauses moments? Wink

ProfessorPickles · 13/05/2016 09:42

I don't know what one of those is like! I googled and saw its something to do with romantic novels?

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MagicMoonstone · 13/05/2016 09:52

Yes... full of lingering glances.... how romance should be Wink

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