I'm in a bad mood because I kind of broke the first rule. I didn't exactly ask a guy out, I was showing interest in him (interacting with his social media, and sending messages) then got left on read.
Meanwhile I have a handful men I'm not interested in chasing me.
This has been the story of my life forever. I completely understand and agree with why women shouldn't approach men (because it NEVER fucking works), but I'm fed up.
I know what you mean. It hurts more when you say, “okay I’ll experiment, and try approaching a guy.” Doesn’t work. Here we are, hitting our heads against the wall.
But if you drop the proverbial handkerchief, which isn’t always the same as chasing, just watch to see who picks it up. Liking posts or commenting on them is a drop, but DMs are chasing.
Sadly this is the norm
Don't worry about them leaving you on read. Guys are naturally wanting to chase so that's not your fault boo boo 💖
Don't chase predators. When you're older, you'll be happier the less engagement you've had with males.
Duuudddeee, allow me to tell of the story of the time I chased a dude who wasn’t over his ex. I found out later that he groomed a 16 year old girl and dated her when she was 18. She broke up with him when she was 19, thank God. I fell for a child fucker lol never again. Most embarrassing moment of my life.
I know the feeling. I dread getting asked out. For example, I could have sworn that when I was sitting in the church pew, another man nearby was screaming in his head "That looks like a single woman! Oh my gosh!" And I'm like...oh no...