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[–]ikeepon 56 points57 points58 points 4 years ago (10 children) | Copy Link
Yes, you’re overthinking it. The fact that you touched her at all is good. I would aim to touch her arms and hands first.
[–]jacksonwildsmith 5 points6 points7 points 4 years ago (7 children) | Copy Link
Noted, difficult time to touch on the hands during the pandemic, so went for the elbow first.
[–]ikeepon 5 points6 points7 points 4 years ago (6 children) | Copy Link
You bring up a good point. The pandemic has given me a lot of anxiety, especially if chics ain’t vaxxed. Just have to be careful out there.
[–]jacksonwildsmith 1 point2 points3 points 4 years ago (2 children) | Copy Link
Likewise mate
[+]gbizzle2 -23 points-22 points-21 points 4 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
You have a 0.06% chance of dying from covid. Bro you have a higher chance of getting struck by lightning or getting in a fatal car accident. Look at the stats im not making it up. If you like her, touch her but do not live in fear.
[–]Ssihra07 6 points7 points8 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
It seems like you have seen these odds happening since you have given a %. Lol
[–]Mark_Fanon -1 points0 points1 point 4 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
This world will be better sooner if we do not date non-vaxxed people and tell them why
[–]Goku-m -1 points0 points1 point 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
It will be better because us unvaxed will pass on our superior genetics of immunity
[–]Ok-Temperature2256 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Elbo is a no go for touching with your hands. 9 times out of 10 mindful people cough into their elbow so that they don’t spread anything with their hands. You should look into what some would call the “Industry Handshake.” What is the “Industry Handshake?” The “Industry Handshake” is when two people greet or send off by tapping elbows. It is popular in some kitchens, but more often in the porno industry.
[–]RedEyeBlackEye1 3 points4 points5 points 4 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
Exactly...the sooner he breaks the touch barrier, the better. GOTTA BUILD THAT SEXUAL TENSION, HOMIE.
[–]jacksonwildsmith 2 points3 points4 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
this guy gets it!
[–]lunaokazul 4 points5 points6 points 4 years ago* (6 children) | Copy Link
Really depends on the girl tbh. Me for example, if someone touched my elbow I’d feel like the person has a liking to me but that’s mostly because I was deprived of physical touch growing up. My love language is also physical touch so when someone touches me, I take it pretty personally. Ofc I also take into consideration their other behavior, I don’t just fall in love or assume the person likes me based on a simple touch.
I’m also an overthinker with a social anxiety so there’s that lol
How did the girl react? Did she smile or was taken aback? That could show that she likes what you did or that she didn’t expect it. Was she being nonchalant about it or acting like she didn’t even notice? That could be exactly that, that she didn’t notice, or she was trying to suppress a reaction so you don’t realize how she really feels about it. Again, all depends on the girl and the vibe between you guys
Edit: damn you asked a simple question and look what I gave you.. I think it’s time for bed 😂
Edit 2: saw your comment about her reaction, if you feel like there was a strong connection and if you have her number then why not text her ask her if she wants to catch up over coffee or something?
[–]jacksonwildsmith 1 point2 points3 points 4 years ago (5 children) | Copy Link
appreciate your response, gave me some more food for thought. She actually did mention we should do something soon, however in a group setting with our mutual friends (which is 2 girls and 2 boys including myself). The major indicator was the strong eye contact in close proximity and none of us stepped back even when I touched her arm/elbow. And yes she was smiling throughout the conversation.
I too am an avid overthinker so I can totally relate where you're coming from.
[–]lunaokazul 1 point2 points3 points 4 years ago (4 children) | Copy Link
Well maybe she wants this setting bc she’s nervous and knows having her friend there would help her. Maybe she’s even trying to set her friend up with the other guy so she wouldn’t be left alone, who knows ;) try not to read too much into it and have fun (easier said than done ik lol)
[–]jacksonwildsmith 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago* (3 children) | Copy Link
would you recommend asking her out for a coffee or set up an outing with the group though?
Edit: She brought up the group setting outing first, not sure if that helps
[–]lunaokazul 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (2 children) | Copy Link
Well she offered the group meeting so you can ask her about that coffee and be like “I’d have actually preferred meeting with you alone but if you prefer them being there then I’m okay with that” it shows that you’re interested in her but also respect her wishes. She might change her mind and meet one on one or she could say something like “next time”
Btw if it’s been a little while since you guys met, I’d suggest waiting another day and then asking. Ik, those games are childish but they’re necessary if you want someone to be interested and not feel like the other person is too eager to meet
[–]jacksonwildsmith 1 point2 points3 points 4 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
you make good points. Thank you for the advice, I will initiate something real soon (I wont prolong this dont worry)
[–]lunaokazul 1 point2 points3 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Good luck! ☺️ please update lol
[–]ComfortableGas7741 10 points11 points12 points 4 years ago (8 children) | Copy Link
if the girls interested in you she’s not gonna give a shit about touching elbows, just go for a kiss at the end of the date if you think it went well
[–]jacksonwildsmith 6 points7 points8 points 4 years ago (7 children) | Copy Link
to give context, it wasn't a date. It was someone I bumped into after a long time so we spoke for a bit. Told her that we'll speak again soon and touched her elbow. She smiled and didn't pull away. Strong eye contact was held and stood relatively close to eachother.
[–]ComfortableGas7741 8 points9 points10 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
oh ok cool well ask her out lol
[+]MetaphysicPhilosophy -11 points-10 points-9 points 4 years ago (5 children) | Copy Link
You totally should have went for the kiss at that moment
[–]average_hight_midget 10 points11 points12 points 4 years ago (3 children) | Copy Link
Bruh you wild
[–]MetaphysicPhilosophy 1 point2 points3 points 4 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
Well shit. If I was staring into her eyes and touching her and she is smiling at me, I would definitely would go for it. Or at least grab her hand and pull her in first
[–]average_hight_midget 11 points12 points13 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Keeping in mind that they’re in public and we don’t know how close to her. If a guy goes in for a loss after 2 minutes of talking I’m pretty sure most girls would be weirded the fuck out. Plus there’s no time for any tension to build at all. Ask her to get drinks or something and do it that way.
[–]sergeiglimis 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
🤣🤣🤣 YOLO
[–]ComfortableGas7741 1 point2 points3 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
lol naw man you gotta like take her out first or something 😂
[–]kjackrel 2 points3 points4 points 4 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
Go in for a hug lmao
[–]jacksonwildsmith 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Noted for next time!
[–]Left_Bed_9379 1 point2 points3 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
I actually went for arms around her shoulders last time on a first date, but she felt uneasy (maybe she was still worried about covid). As a result things didn’t work out. If she shows signs of taking precautions for covid (for example using hand sanitizer, wearing face mask in public, etc) I’d consider taking things slowly…
[–]Mark_Fanon 1 point2 points3 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Yes overthinking, but any touch is good - the more you practise, the easier it gets.
[–][deleted] 4 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
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so 3 of the 4 things you mentioned actually happened. Getting close, strong eye contact and smiling. Only touched on the elbow for a good couple of seconds so these are duly noted
[–]TheTruth221 -2 points-1 points0 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
nah
[–]MagnusRoundstone 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Totally overthinking
[–]Papa_Musk 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
It's non sexual.
[–]Lotus_82 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
That’s such a random question it’s not like there’s one universal set of rules where a touch of the elbow always means the same thing every interaction is different depending on the context and everything else. So a touch of the elbow could meet absolutely anything.
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