I was thinking about this subject the other day when I, (once again), confirmed that I am hopelessly inept at picking up men. I seem to fall into the 'mild Aspergers' syndrome (not to be confused with hunsperger's sydrome) as I fail to pick up cues, even BIG ones.
Example: A bank security guard, younger and kinda innocent looking, commented on my figure and we fell into a technical discussion on today's standards of beauty. The conversation was spiced with some pretty sweet comments on various body parts, and his security guard buddy joined in....so this lasted about 20 minutes and I left...without asking for a phone number....about a mile down the road I realized he was hitting on me.
Then, when I was feeling rather curious about certain sexual experiences I had read about and thought, "not getting younger...better press on here"....so a fellow I know to be single called for a chat and I simply asked..."hey, wanna have sex some time....?" and I have not heard from him since.
If I didn't escort I would never get laid....I can relate to what Keithks is saying...the West Coast is a tuff place to date...Mr. Peter North has laid it out very well...but...
There is a certain charm in the professor type, and what is ugly? Really? Beauty is strongly related to hygiene...compatibility is more about having things to do together that both partners enjoy.....besides tv....
I once dated a guy with a similar outlook as what Keithks has expressed. Nothing I did could convince him I loved him...I gave up trying..."why would you want to be with someone like me?", was his constant refrain..he just kept assuming I was after him for his money (even though I spent none of it) and in the end I left...
I prefer men to be forward, and, understanding of a woman's need to think on it a bit...and ask a second time. I would still probably misunderstand...