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Title: I could use some advice
Post by: MrFlappy102 on September 01, 2010, 00:01:05
I know it's lame that I'm asking advice on here, but any thoughts would be appreciated.

I've had a crush on this girl for 4 years now. I have wanted to tell her but I haven't because first off I'm afraid to, and second I can't think of a non-cheesy way to do it. I'm not exactly "popular" but I do have a decent amount of friends. Also, her and I used to be decent friends when we were younger. I want to tell her and our two families are going camping together this weekend so I have a good oppritunity. How should I do it? Btw, I'm in high school, just for refernce.
Title: Re: I could use some advice
Post by: laganviking on September 01, 2010, 00:05:52
This is TFM's department - he shall be along soon to give you some of his many tips and pointers ;)
Title: Re: I could use some advice
Post by: The Ferry Man on September 01, 2010, 00:15:51
My advice - your too young - stick to ferries  :thumbs:
Title: Re: I could use some advice
Post by: Ballast on September 01, 2010, 00:16:23
Don't do it! A relationship is nothing more than solving problems that wouldn't have occurred if you were single  ::)

Title: Re: I could use some advice
Post by: laganviking on September 01, 2010, 00:17:38
Don't do it! A relationship is nothing more than solving problems that wouldn't have occurred if you were single  ::)


That almost sounds like experience talking there.... ::)
Title: Re: I could use some advice
Post by: The Ferry Man on September 01, 2010, 00:19:19
My advice - the best things that have skirts are called hovercraft
Title: Re: I could use some advice
Post by: Ballast on September 01, 2010, 00:21:18
Ok guys, it's enough  :)

Seriously, ask her if she wants to join you for a walk or something. Just be yourself, try to feel comfortable and tell her if you think the moment is there but don't push it  :thumbs:
Title: Re: I could use some advice
Post by: laganviking on September 01, 2010, 00:22:45
Yes on a serious note - test the waters some how. You might as well try it, as you only live once. You might regret not asking later on  :-\
Title: Re: I could use some advice
Post by: The Ferry Man on September 01, 2010, 00:25:21
Ok guys, it's enough  :)

je is asking for Love advice from a group of ship enthusiasts,... would could he expect...  :doh:
Title: Re: I could use some advice
Post by: MrFlappy102 on September 01, 2010, 00:44:52
je is asking for Love advice from a group of ship enthusiasts,... would could he expect...  :doh:

I guess that's true, but I am looking for some honest advice. So thanks to the people who have given that.
Title: Re: I could use some advice
Post by: Chitch on September 01, 2010, 01:55:52
Be honest, don't try to impress her, and like was said...be yourself.  If she can't/won't like you based on how you really are....then she's not for you.  I wish I had a tiny piece of gold for every girl I 'really liked' in my life, I'd be wealthy enough to own a real ship company.  My Father always told me that 'There are a lot of fish in the sea'....if this one doesn't work out, then there may be someone else that's meant for you. (He also said that Spambot are like streetcars...there's one along every 15 minutes  :doh:)...then again, he was born very early in the 20th century too (1916)...long since gone now (I'm just about 60 myself), and I've been married for 36 years.  So, don't roll your eyes....I might be old physically, but the mind is still thinking like a 19 year old...and that can get me into a lot of trouble with "The War Department" if I don't keep an eye on it.  My favorite line is "The worse I can do is assault with a DEAD weapon" or "The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak".

I hope that this might help a bit...probably didn't but....I did try.

Good Luck

Jim (The Geezer)

 ;D
Title: Re: I could use some advice
Post by: Chitch on September 01, 2010, 01:58:23
je is asking for Love advice from a group of ship enthusiasts,... would could he expect...  :doh:

I dunno....sailors have a pretty rich history in the Lady Department, do they not?  8)

Jim
Title: Re: I could use some advice
Post by: saltydog on September 01, 2010, 03:52:51
Flappy, I'm not sure there is a non-cheesy way to do it..If the mutual attraction is there, it will happen..
Perhaps you should try to read her signals, does she smile when you touch her, does she laugh at your jokes..?
Also, you must consider, telling her how you feel about her could change the friendship..
It's a gamble, some to win, some to lose..
Title: Re: I could use some advice
Post by: marcstrat on September 01, 2010, 07:20:55
OOh,this is the area of Dr.Phil,on this forum :D :D :D
I did not knew that,thats he's around to here :D :D :D
Love on the forum,well its the first time in my 4 and a half as a mod,that a shipsim forum have to advice in some lovematters.I learn everyday :o :o :D :D
Regards
Marc
Title: Re: I could use some advice
Post by: sadsid († 2016) on September 01, 2010, 08:09:14
Hi
Only you know the girl so asking stranger's is not really the answer ?
But the one thing I do know is you must find the courage to tell her
otherwise it may be to late and you will spend the rest of you'r life
thinking IF I had done this IF I had said that IS THAT WHAT YOU WANT ?

                                                                from aunty betty  ;D
Title: Re: I could use some advice
Post by: gibby12 on September 01, 2010, 08:52:35
well im only 12/ almost 13 but here is my advice,
1.Be yourself

2,compliment her tell her she is cute or something like that but make sure it dont weird her out dont blurt it out of nowhere,  make her feel good about her self  and tell her you realy care for her  :thumbs:

3.Do what saltydog toldya im sure it will work  :thumbs:

4.And whene you think the time is right go in for the kill   (DONT KILL HER) you know what i mean by that right?

Hope it helps it sure helped me whene i was in 6th grade and i asked out a 8th grader and i wasnt the most populare kid either i think we are both on the same page no?  

tell me how it works out  :P
Title: Re: I could use some advice
Post by: Rik de Leeuw on September 01, 2010, 09:45:24
[Dr. Phill mode]
- Start and/or keep talking with her about other things.
- Try to get the conversation to the things she likes to do, be, see, etc.... Show that your interested in her life.
- Find something she likes to do and break the ice, ask her out.
- If all else fail, try the cheesy way, at least she will know that you liked her. You might not get the answer you like most, but at least you won't be asking your self if she knew, when she's gone.
- Don't take love advise from me :P
[/Dr Phill mode]
 
Title: Re: I could use some advice
Post by: The Ferry Man on September 01, 2010, 09:48:46
[Dr. Phill mode]
- Don't take love advise from me :P
[/Dr Phill mode]
 
:D

Great advice...
Title: Re: I could use some advice
Post by: laganviking on September 01, 2010, 09:57:35
Of course mr flappy, you have to tell us how it goes - for better or worse  ::)
Title: Re: I could use some advice
Post by: IRI5HJ4CK on September 01, 2010, 10:06:49
Sometimes its hard to read someones signals...but you tend to develop that a bit as you get older I think.

If you're not sure though - do what I do! Just ask her straight! As Eric said..you'll always wonder if you don't. Even if she doesn't look at you 'that' way (As in, someone she wants to go out with), she'll still probably find it cute that you like her...so either way, I think its nearly always a win win situation.

But afterall...you know the person better than any of us. My advice is to 'get in there' and see what she says..you may get a surprise!

Jack.
Title: Re: I could use some advice
Post by: The Ferry Man on September 01, 2010, 10:10:05
Sometimes its hard to read someones signals...but you tend to develop that a bit as you get older I think.

I find sgal vary from what source you are taking them from...

In the motor world, Red means stop, green means go, and Yellow means warning, changes afoot...

*In England, French don't go Red->Yellow->Green...

In the train world:
red means stop.
yellow means the next signal is red, be prepared to stop
double yellow means warning, the block ahead is on a caution signal, be aware
Green means this block section is clear, you may pass

See - the basics of land-based signals...
Title: Re: I could use some advice
Post by: Chitch on September 01, 2010, 13:53:11
well im only 12/ almost 13 but here is my advice,

4.And whene you think the time is right go in for the kill   (DONT KILL HER) you know what i mean by that right?


tell me how it works out  :P

Go in for the kill??  Why does he have to do it the first day?  Things take time.  Heck, there's no rush...he's got his whole life ahead of him, as does she.  If there's a connection, then both will know it...if not, both will know it.

Just take your time, and yes, there is the possibility that it can be done "NON-CHEESY".  Compliments don't have to be overt either...just subtle stuff...don't go overboard, or it will sound cheesy....maybe one...gee I like what you did with your hair, or that's a cool shirt, or whatever, then drop it and go on to another topic...Want to go swimming?  Fishing? Walk?  Whatever is appropriate.  If she's designated to collect wood for a fire, then ask her if she'd like help....then shut up and see what she says.  People get into trouble with relationships because they don't know when to stop talking.  I know...after 36 years of marriage....I answer the question, and then shut up...if any more input is required, THE BOSS will say so..if not, I'm to keep my place...simple  ::)

Jim
Title: Re: I could use some advice
Post by: gibby12 on September 01, 2010, 17:40:09
im sorry i wrote that at 3 in the morning  ::) i woke up and checked the post but anyway your right take your time and what chitch said fallow his advice and saltydogs thers is the best  :thumbs:
Title: Re: I could use some advice
Post by: laganviking on September 05, 2010, 23:47:48
I wonder how his camping is going ;)

Happy birthday anyway cassanova ::)
Title: Re: I could use some advice
Post by: The Ferry Man on September 05, 2010, 23:50:31
I wonder how his camping is going ;)

Happy birthday anyway cassanova ::)

It is probably raining...  :doh:
Title: Re: I could use some advice
Post by: laganviking on September 05, 2010, 23:56:41
Or if his weather was anything like it was here today, he will be washed out and his tent will have blow away  :lol:

Welcome to Autumn Spambot and gentlemen :-\
Title: Re: I could use some advice
Post by: The Ferry Man on September 05, 2010, 23:58:58
Or if his weather was anything like it was here today, he will be washed out and his tent will have blow away  :lol:

Welcome to Autumn Spambot and gentlemen :-\

Autumn?

I am still waiting for summer :doh:

Hopefully, going from his avatar, he asked her her opinion on the Epiclly Ugly one...
Title: Re: I could use some advice
Post by: laganviking on September 06, 2010, 00:01:39
I think everyones still waiting on summer :doh:, but in an attempt to link it into mr flappys topic... :angel:...its almost winter and winter = rubbish weather christmas :thumbs:

What if she thought it was nice :-\
Title: Re: I could use some advice
Post by: The Ferry Man on September 06, 2010, 00:02:37
What if she thought it was nice :-\

 :o

Then obviously she has no sense of style/beauty/aesthetics/ship-know-how...
Title: Re: I could use some advice
Post by: laganviking on September 06, 2010, 00:05:50
:o

Then obviously she has no sense of style/beauty/aesthetics/ship-know-how...


Or visually impaired :doh:
Title: Re: I could use some advice
Post by: MrFlappy102 on September 07, 2010, 04:30:31
Hey guys I'm back. I'm in Colorado so the weather was great all weekend and we had a good time. Anyway, as far as the girl I'm into goes, here's the update: I didn't tell her how I feel about her. I was going to do it but I chickened out just as I have many times before. But, there is hope. I have decided to try and re-kindle our old friendship first before anything else and then go from there and I think I made some progress on that front this weekend.

But I do want you guy's opinon on something else. This weekend someone asked for a picture of us together. We said okay and both stood up. When she came over she put her arm around me and leaned up against me. What do you think this means? Does she like me or am I just overthinking this??? I might post the pic as soon as I get it off my camera.
Title: Re: I could use some advice
Post by: The Ferry Man on September 07, 2010, 10:03:33
Someone wanted a picture?

I think you are probably reading too much - she knows about cameras and knows if you want to get the most background in shot the foreground part must be as unimposing as possible  8)
Title: Re: I could use some advice
Post by: Chitch on September 07, 2010, 13:50:09
That's true...you might be reading too much into it.  Spambot tend to be more....touchy.  I wouldn't say that she can't stand the sight of you otherwise, she wouldn't have gotten that close....but don't assume anything.

Why did you chicken out?  You don't have to go into a long, drawn out thing...just a quick...'You're pretty neat' and drop it.  I mean, it's not like she's going to whip out a sword and cut you in half or anything  ;D

To coin an old verse...."Slow and Steady Wins The Race"...use as applicable.

Jim
Title: Re: I could use some advice
Post by: The Ferry Man on September 07, 2010, 13:51:14
Why did you chicken out?  You don't have to go into a long, drawn out thing...just a quick...'You're pretty neat' and drop it.  I mean, it's not like she's going to whip out a sword and cut you in half or anything  ;D

I don't know, I bet she would...
Title: Re: I could use some advice
Post by: Chitch on September 07, 2010, 17:53:09
I don't know, I bet she would...

No...they save that trick for after you're married  :o

Jim
Title: Re: I could use some advice
Post by: laganviking on September 10, 2010, 22:19:25
Just make sure that she doesn't at any stage become an ex ::)

Best to avoid them at all costs :thumbdown:
Title: Re: I could use some advice
Post by: The Ferry Man on September 10, 2010, 22:20:56
Best to avoid them at all costs :thumbdown:

See... this was my advice from the beginning  ;D
Title: Re: I could use some advice
Post by: laganviking on September 10, 2010, 22:25:23
Maybe i should just stick to ferries now instea dof the Spambot species 8)
Title: Re: I could use some advice
Post by: The Ferry Man on September 10, 2010, 22:29:51
Maybe i should just stick to ferries now instea dof the Spambot species 8)

Now that is some good advice  :2thumbs:
Title: Re: I could use some advice
Post by: Ralphy on September 10, 2010, 22:33:38
yeh, im having girl troubles aswell atm  :'(
Title: Re: I could use some advice
Post by: laganviking on September 10, 2010, 22:34:29
This calls for a new topic  !:)
Title: Re: I could use some advice
Post by: The Ferry Man on September 10, 2010, 22:35:36
yeh, im having girl troubles aswell atm  :'(

I know - the Solent Express has had engine problems...