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Subtly encourage to ask me out

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Lolailo · 07/09/2020 00:03

Hi wise mumsnetters. I hope that everyone had a good weekend. Mine was (maybe) exciting for once.

Yesterday, I had an appointment with Mr D to show him a room I am trying to sublet. There was a lot of eye contact as we were both wearing masks, so maybe that certain mystery made him attractive from the get go. Once the tour finished, we stayed talking in the sidewalk for at least half an hour. At one point we took a couple of steps back and removed our masks. There certainly was chemistry for me.

Today, I decided to touch base and I was intentionally flirty without been obvious and he replied in the same way. He is not going to rent my room as he found something cheaper so that's good and bad news, as now I can't just do it organically. The exchange was like this:

Me: I was thinking of you. I hoped you liked the place. Please let me know if you have any questions or would like a second tour.

Mr: I liked the place and I liked you but I decided to go for the cheaper place because... Thanks for your offer and your time, the place is great and I am sure you will find someone easily.

Am I reading too much between the lines?

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FartingNora · 11/09/2020 06:00

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raddledoldmisanthropist · 11/09/2020 06:58

@MandalaYogaTapestry

I know I am asking to be told off here but you are quite a bit older than him. Unless you are objectively gorgeous I wouldn't ask him out on this occasion.
LMAO. You can always rely on MN for some wonderfully daft replies.

Well done on going for it, OP. I agree with this:

The negative is not a negative. He is objectively telling you that you’re a catch without being too intense.

It was a somewhat clumsy compliment.

Instamaticgreenery · 11/09/2020 07:10

That's great that you sent the text! I hope it works out for you, even if it's just as friends that was a brave thing to do 😊

ExhaustedFlamingo · 13/09/2020 06:04

Do you know, I almost exclusively read horror stories on MN - relationships falling apart, men who are abusive etc. It’s just so heartwarming to read one that is so happy! Well done for summoning the courage and good luck in taking this forward ❤️

CandidaAlbicans2 · 13/09/2020 15:12

Fantastic news, OP! Well done for asking him, it takes some courage Smile

I know I am asking to be told off here but you are quite a bit older than him
What!? 6 years is NOT "quite a bit older" (unless we're talking about dogs) Confused

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