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[–]NSFWPolitely 115 points116 points117 points 4 years ago (8 children) | Copy Link
You know some people fuck on the first date.
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[–]LandscapeClear1630 19 points20 points21 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Lmao they are trolling you
[–]Ancient_Leader5572 8 points9 points10 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
ya a non sexual display of physical intimacy is weird for people that are emotionally closed off and only care about getting their dick wet. or they’re trolling bc holding hands is very tame
[–]montanalombardy 6 points7 points8 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Where do you live? Iran?
[–][deleted] 2 points3 points4 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Ive only held a girls hand after we smashed. Its too lovey dovey if youre just flirting at first
[–]eyesopen1111 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Yeah, depending on the girl, holding hands can build both comfort and attraction, so it’s a good idea and a usually socially acceptable way to physically escalate. Just be smooth about it and wait for good timing, like crossing the street with her or leading her around a club.
[–]tennisgirl92 6 points7 points8 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
I laughed entirely too hard at this. 🤣
[–]Amendingintent 4 points5 points6 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
This 👆?, I mean for real lol
[–]Delicious_Ad_1853 22 points23 points24 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Holding hands is tame, physically.
Holding hands is meaningful, emotionally.
The appropriateness of it depends entirely on the context and your goals.
[–]appmanga 12 points13 points14 points 4 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
If a girl will consent to any physical contact, do it. Holding hands is a very intimate and meaningful gesture. It's powerful because it's intimate and "innocent".
"Creepy" my ass. I say "Well done. Carry on".
[–][deleted] 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Yea I would say it’s good indicator to see if you can take things further
[–]garlopf 22 points23 points24 points 4 years ago (2 children) | Copy Link
This is one of those things that if she is sufficiently into you is just cute/romantic but if she is not, a huge red flag/creepy af.
[–]digitalrebel89 6 points7 points8 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
only weird if it doesnt work
[–]Buno_ 2 points3 points4 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
The John Cusack test. Shit he does in his room coms only work if the person is ALL ABOUT YOU.
[–]MStafford2056 23 points24 points25 points 4 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
Depends on what you’re trying to accomplish. I would say this is appropriate on a first date if you’re seeking to develop a relationship. If you’re just casually dating/fucking I’d say no, don’t try and hold hands.
[–]ikeepon 2 points3 points4 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
This.
[–]Zenterus 6 points7 points8 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Bro, this one is hard to answer and you'll get a lot of diverse responses, as you must have already realized.
The reason being that it really depends on your personality type and your chemistry with any given girl.
I personally do hold hands with girls on the first date if the vibe allows for it. But I do it in a very natural way. Like, if we're going to cross the street I'll extend my arm to the girl and say "Hand." very authoritatively. They usually comply and we cross the street while holding hands and I'll keep holding hands with her as long as its not weird and I can tell that the girl vibes with it.
But again, it depends a lot on your personality type as well.
The fuckboy vibes are strong in me, thus I can get away with doing these kinds of romantic gestures because it adds some diversity and surprise to my character.
However if you're someone that comes across as very nice and sweet, holding hands could be wayyy too much and could communicate neediness.
Hope this helps you make a judgement call for yourself.
[–]weirdgroovynerd 3 points4 points5 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
If the situation fits, (like sitting at a movie or going on a walk), I always try to hold hands on the first date.
It's a very low-risk act, but signals to my date that I'm looking for a girlfriend/lover - not a buddy.
If she holds my hand back or leans into me, I know my interest is requited.
If she pulls away or seems uncomfortable, I know that she is not interested.
[–]FaithInStrangers94 3 points4 points5 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
“Hold hands? For I don’t feel like your third brother”
Is this supposed to be delivered in broken English?
I don’t hold hands on the first date personally it feels too intimate
[–]JacobMoogberg69 8 points9 points10 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
I used to do it, it's kind of needy to be honest.
[–]Minute-Lie-2287 2 points3 points4 points 4 years ago* (0 children) | Copy Link
I only do this if she initiates it. It's one of the few things girls will initiate.
Better if she does that whole hug your arm/ dog bowl look thing. Which you can usually bring on by just playfully bumping into them a couple times as you're walking.
[–]MeWuzBornIn1990 2 points3 points4 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
No, but definitely depends on the girl and the context. Some just aren’t comfortable with it. But I’ve also held hands (and had sex) on the first date several times so everyone’s different.
[–][deleted] 2 points3 points4 points 4 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
Simply holding hands for no reason on first date seems little weird indeed, but you can just take her hand for a moment to lead her in certain direction. If you constantly hold hands, it already means you are engaged in some way to public environment.
[–]willgo-waggins 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
You have a good point there.
My FWB took me out on a “real date” last night to a big stand up comedy show at a local classic theater and we had drinks before and after. A number of times she reached out and took my hand or I hers. But we have been sexually intimate for a while now and have genuine affection for one another as well. I also had my hand on the small of her back while we were in the bar and arm around her at various times.
It’s definitely a more intimacy thing.
But I will use it depending on what the situation calls for.
[–]willgo-waggins 2 points3 points4 points 4 years ago (4 children) | Copy Link
I will do this sort of thing on a first date if I feel that I need to subtly escalate and create a physical contact to do so.
I would never do whatever the hell that goofy thing you described is. That shit sounds like you’re fifteen and going to homecoming dance with her.
Like was stated above. I am generally fucking a woman from pickup or first date. Second at the latest or I don’t waste any more time or money. I will not allow a woman to control the narrative by playing “three date rule” on me of no sex until the third date. It’s ridiculous and made up “rules”. If we are jiving it’s already happening right away and we better find out if we like fucking each other or not so we both don’t waste effort for something that isn’t worth it.
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[–]willgo-waggins 1 point2 points3 points 4 years ago (2 children) | Copy Link
Honestly it’s really variable and depends a lot on flow of the night and the individual.
I have had times where I have really had to work the escalation from early in the night until the very end and still been unsure literally up to the moment of clothes coming off or at least being invited/taken to her or my place or room (if I’m on vacation and have a hotel).
Then there are times where I will completely have nothing to do with that person all night, we meet or re meet just a little before closing and then it’s on.
The middle range and common is that we have an obvious attraction early. I will always let them approach me if they will. But next best is that it is very obvious from eye contact, smiles or a little passing chat that she is interested, in which case I will then approach and begin interaction. I always try to find the absolute earliest opportunity for welcome physical contact. Dancing is best for this - especially in a crowded venue. It s pretty glaringly obvious if a woman - even a somewhat shy one - leans into/against you, comes in close to other a body press or most obvious backs her ass into your crotch and grinds. This makes it much easier to escalate sexual tension and gauge where you think it is going to go the rest of the night.
One thing I can say is that while you dinners to escalate and keep the intensity building, there is a very fine line between that and pushing to hard and seeming desperate/needy/pushy/creepy. You can fly past that line really quickly and easily if you aren’t paying close attention to how she is responding to your early and increasing moves.
Also LAY OFF THE BOOZE!!! Too much alcohol carrie’s a whole pack of potential problems starting with her consent and lucidity. You want a nice comfortable fun buzz that allows for relaxing and letting go of hang ups and concerns over others attitudes or opinions (especially if she is with girlfriends who can and will potentially slit shame and cock block - assume this will happen and you will need to be ready to deal with that in whatever way seems best for the people you are dealing with). There is also not wanting her to puke all over you. Most women are pretty lightweight compared to men simply because of size difference. Many think they can drink more than they actually can handle and it can get out of control really fast and get messy. Many also are in various types of psych meds which enhance exponentially the effects of the alcohol.
And the lady is that you can get fucked it and out of control or whiskey duck and that can lead to an entire range of issues that nobody wants - especially the legal ones and STI’s and babies!
Anyway I hope that all helps. Happy to answer anything else.
[–][deleted] 4 years ago* (1 child) | Copy Link
Hinge is not even present in my area so I don’t have any experience with it. At least to the best of my knowledge I have not heard it mentioned by anyone. Primarily Bumble, Tinder and POF as far as the more “hookup” type dating apps are the ones here and they tend to be very Wednesday through Saturday and evening oriented.
I personally have not ever even made an effort to go that route. Now I certainly have gone straight to sex from day game in other circumstances. But I find that “coffee dates” tend to be mainly a feeler for actual j retest and in my experience have simply led to things happening later that night or at a later date.
[–]bonkwodny 2 points3 points4 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
May be it could work if you playfully slap her ass instead of hand?
[–]1hatethis 1 point2 points3 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Super weird. You’re straight up telling her you’re insecure about her considering you sexually or not
[–]yennybear888 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Sounds kind of weird…I would kino and touch her leg while seated at the bar etc.
[–]Curious_Caterpillar- 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
It depends on the vibe. If you feel like the conversation is flowing well, then nothing wrong with asking for permission. Worse thing that can happen is she says no and that’s it. Just don’t take it personal as it can ultimately be a preference- nothing more, nothing less.
[–]ActualFlamingo5 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
not really, even with girls who don't want to move forward after with me, they were still cool with holding hands, just be cool about it. It might even be too little physical interactions imo
[–]Shadow__Account 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
I think it’s fine, just know that you are giving off boyfriend vibes with it, so imo don’t do it if you just want to get laid.
[–]byteseed 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago* (0 children) | Copy Link
I absolutely love the intimacy of holding hands and physical contact in general, in and out if relationship. It may be more enjoyable even compared to kisses.
Now, it really depends on the environment and how do you feel about it. If it is in the club, dancing, hugging, holding hands can happen automatically. But yeah, on the first date, it may send relationships vibe and can be wired if you do not have strong attraction.
I love to initiate physical contact with a dance, and lead by holding hands.
Some girls love physical contact, to be touched and caressed, if you find such a girl, go for it! I find it very feminine and pleasurable, when girl is enjoying touch and close presence.
[–]unaskedforbutgiven 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Don’t say “hold hands” just do it if you feel it. Let her withdraw her hand if she’s unhappy with it. (In which case do not pursue any further)
[–]MrNobody___ 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Wew, holding hands at the first date? That's how you make a baby.
Seriously, do whatever you wanna do. It's not bad, nor good.
Some girls will like it, other girls will not like it.
Some girls will even do the routine of "Look how small my hands is compared to yours" or any other excuse to hold your hand.
At the end of the day the best thing is being authentic to yourself and do whatever you like. Instead of living your life with other person rules.
Feel the vibes
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