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Tips on finding out if he is single/interested. Or not bother?

32 replies

Mom2K · 10/01/2020 03:04

Soooo...hard to believe I'm even posting about this because it is so rare that I come across a guy that I am even remotely attracted to, but there is finally someone of interest.

So the situation is that he is my DD's music teacher and he comes to our home for a weekly lesson. We are only two weeks in. I don't know much about him but we chat a bit at the end of the lesson before he leaves while my kids (ages 11 & 13) are present and chatting with him also lol. I'm a really slow burn when it comes to dating and relationships. While I like the look of him and he seems nice I wouldn't feel the need to jump into anything should he return the interest...but I am wondering how to at some point work out if he's seeing anyone (no ring so I'm guessing not married although I know that doesn't necessarily mean that he isn't) and if not with anyone, how to put out any hints of interest and seeing if it's at all reciprocated bearing in mind my kids are around.

Also given that he is my dd's teacher and I think he's really great at what he does (one of the better teacher's she has had) I wouldn't want to do anything to possibly mess up that arrangement either. To preserve this arrangement (especially as it's new)I would be ok to just totally forget it and keep everything professional since my interest is very mild and I do enjoy my life as is. But I think it could be nice to date again (it's been a while) if this was a possibility. What would you do?

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Mom2K · 10/01/2020 17:52

you will not scare him unless you answer the door in your underwear plus a strap on dildo.

Lol!

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BluueVelvett · 10/01/2020 17:59

I hate Mumsnet sometimes. I often name change because I'm so scared of all the comments I'm going to get. Some people love to just come on here to be rude or make others feel bad, honestly.

I'd say do some Facebook snooping and just keep up the conversation. You said you're a slow burner anyway so it might be nice to just keep chatting, and eventually you'll find more things to chat about. Maybe you could ask him if he wants a cup of tea or anything before he goes so you can sit down and chat more?

okiedokieme · 10/01/2020 18:06

Get to know him, slip into conversation in a few lessons that you are single and see if he offers similar information. Word of warning, with the notable exception of one person, all the male music teachers I know (many due to job) are self obsessed and not very nice

Mom2K · 10/01/2020 18:12

My Ds had a male teacher back when my kids were doing lessons at a studio who I can genuinely say was probably a very nice person as he taught my son for 2 years....but there was another guy there (a piano teacher) who was known to be unpleasant - neither of my kids ever studied with him but he did have that self obsessed air you describe

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Starlink · 10/01/2020 20:27

Ya nympho

Musti · 10/01/2020 21:09

Have you checked out his Facebook?

mamato3lads · 10/01/2020 21:59

Intimidating?
Inappropriate?

What is this? 1942?

Jesus....just have a chat with the guy, general chit chat will be enough to gauge if hes in a relationship, has kids etc. Prettu easy to get that info in general, polite chat. See if you get a vibe if you flirt a bit.

Not in any way inappropriate, bloody hell some people need to loosen up!! Hmm

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