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[–]dick_head4life 3 years ago [recovered] (4 children) | Copy Link
You had an “in” when you had your hands in hers. I think you dropped the ball when you started trying different things to see which would give you a reaction.
For the future, don’t focus too much on “oh she looked at me slightly longer when I touched her shoulder vs her forehead what do?” The fact that she let you touch her is already a good sign. If she let you touch her hands, hold onto them just a bit longer than you would a friend. If you’re rubbing her back, likewise. You’ll know when to stop when she tells you to, or you see a visible face of disgust. And If you’re ever unsure, ask.
[–]headcase1111 1 point2 points3 points 3 years ago (3 children) | Copy Link
The hands thing was in the first 5 minutes of the date, was a little nervous about going for the kiss so soon
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[–]headcase1111 0 points1 point2 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
I agree, it’s just a shame that the good reaction and vibes came so early, followed by the most neutral hard to read reactions ever.
[–]runaround_fruitcop 1 point2 points3 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
As a woman with anxiety of touch it is so weird for me to be touched. It's not bad per se. I'm not angry at them for trying but it's like fake romantic touches are weird for me but I can do sexual touches just fine because it takes no emotions.
Ie. Emotional intimate seeming touches put me off. But sexual ones are more exciting
But, idk if she's the same. Just thinking out loud ish. I like to not show my feelings on my face so I don't give all my cards away. Maybe she's doing the same
[–]sleepstages 1 point2 points3 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
I went on a date 2 months ago where I very clumsy grabbed the girl by her waiste while playing. In that moment she froze and looked very serious. I thought I messed up. Later when I slept with her she confessed she loved when I grabbed her, and she had frozen because she unexpectedly got aroused, and she didn't expect me to touch her in that moment. Of course this girl already had a thing for me. However at the time I thought she got creeped out.
[–]Vinniikii -1 points0 points1 point 3 years ago (2 children) | Copy Link
Sounds clumsy, one of the outdated PUA escalation narratives. Easy to picture the awkward novice grabbing hands, affectedly shoulder touching, almost an ass grab but still respectful.
You might have conditioned her to believe your touch is tentative and uncertain. Very unlikely you will mutely escalate. Perhaps you could start playing footsie under the table, high creep percentage this route.
Easiest affirmation is always in the moment. Hand on her back, tell her, “You feel good.” Even if she doesn’t immediately start kissing your hands and features in response, she can approve of your interest.
Perhaps she Coyly steps aside. Perhaps she smiles and compliments you also. Perhaps cool, she rebuffs you. In that instant, you know where you stand.
Part of seduction is preparing the scene and moment. We transition from strangers to know each other.
There isn’t a 100% cheat code that will cause woman to love your touch. Remember most women are touched non-consensually and by creeps, a constant fluttering brush of stolen proximity. But touch is also healing.
As described, sounds like your date’s love is for sale. She will tolerate hand-holding, with the attached suggestion you buy her more rings; she will tolerate your coy touches, attached to a date; but she does not truly love you.
Eventually the serial dater is revealed when his only dates are sold love, with no one genuinely pursuing him. Buying love is self defeating for many.
[–][deleted] 1 point2 points3 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
wtf did I read lol
[–]Total_Obligation_371 2 points3 points4 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
This was a completely useless and vague comment. Make even worse by the random dumb poetry stuff. OP, do not listen to this advice(?) or whatever he thought this was.
[+]atomant88 -6 points-5 points-4 points 3 years ago (6 children) | Copy Link
dont touch anyone without their consent
[–]headcase1111 5 points6 points7 points 3 years ago (4 children) | Copy Link
That’s great in theory, but majority of women prefer that the dude doesn’t ask and just goes for it.
And it’s just not natural “may I touch your shoulder” “may I touch your hand” “may I touch your back” “may I touch your shoulder again” “may I kiss you” all over the course of date is kind of weird
[+]atomant88 -7 points-6 points-5 points 3 years ago (3 children) | Copy Link
lmfao the majority of women dont want to be sexually assaulted. are you high?
[–]headcase1111 4 points5 points6 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
https://www.reddit.com/r/dating_advice/comments/ecaaji/results_should_men_ask_for_permission_for_the/
Right in the stats.
A total of 53% agree are impartial or don’t want him to ask. The other chunk only “prefer” not that it’s mandatory.
And only 1% find it as bad as you make it out to be
[–]xxchhfdd35325 0 points1 point2 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
I’m guessing you don’t know what pussy feels like
[–]Total_Obligation_371 0 points1 point2 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
😒
[–]Total_Obligation_371 1 point2 points3 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
🤣 Jesus Christ, there's always one
[–]incognito3107 0 points1 point2 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Touch should be naturally corresponding with emotions and dynamics between you. If tension between you is flat, escalating touch would be just out of the place. Remember to keep the game between you casual, natural and positive. Watch her reactions, pay attention to emotions and adjust.
[–]Technical_Hawk8547 0 points1 point2 points 3 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Some women are just shy, it’s up to you to adjust is all. Seems like you got too in your own head and scared yourself. She could potentially have felt that awkwardness and began to be awkward in response. From what you described above it sounds like you didn’t really touch her to much tbh or at least not to the extent you think you did. Some girls also aren’t a huge fan of PDA.
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