How I dream about being a Yenta and becoming a professional matchmaker. My life would revolve around observing people and recognizing if they have any chemistry with one another, hence satisfying another dream: being a professional stalker.
Here are two mostly harmless questions for you: Does LOVE sometimes need a little nudge? Or should She just be left alone to her own devices?
I love to watch people fall in love. Granted most of the time I’m watching people fall in lust, then eventually fall in love; but the whole process to me is heartwarming. I become one great big gigantic mushball. I’m even worse now that I’m in a happy and healthy relationship. I just want everyone to have what I have. Well not my actual Sunshine but you know what I mean.
So what is a Cupid Wannabe suppose to do when she sees two people attracted to each other but aren’t doing anything about it? The intelligent answer would be to of course to MIND MY OWN FREAKING BUSINESS. However, we all know that this website doesn’t promote that kind of crazy train of thought.
So…despite the fact that I am by no means an expert on seducing the ladies (consider the fact that I talked about Cheese Wiz and foot fungus right before Sunshine kissed me for the first time) allow me to offer some advice on how to approach that cutie pie who has been making eye contact and smiling at you on and off again for the past 30 minutes.
- Make eye contact and smile back at her. If you need help with this technique, you can read Cruisin’ for a Bruisin…or Vivre la Révolution! for tips.
- If you’re too shy to introduce yourself, get someone else who knows her to do it for you. But seriously…life is too short. Go introduce yourself! Just state your name, and give her a firm handshake. Remember firm! You will be judged on the strength of your grip. Well probably not, but it does make a good first impression.
- If you’ve already been introduced then talk to her. Ask her about herself. Determine if you have anything in common and elaborate on these topics to establish a connection. DO NOT TALK ABOUT CHEESE WIZ OR FOOT FUNGUS! Unless she brings up these subjects…which I strongly doubt she will.
- If you’re feeling shy, let her take the lead. If she’s feeling shy too…smile some more. Ask yourself if you feel comfortable with her when there’s a pause in the conversation. Silence can really say a lot if you’re listening.
- Focus on her non-verbal responses. Is she moving closer to you to talk? Or moving away? If you “accidentally” touch her arm, does her body go rigid, or is she relaxed? Is she continuing to make eye contact with you? When she sneezes or coughs does she do so in her arm and not in her hand? (Hygiene is important.)
- Show her you’re thoughtful and considerate. Offer to buy her another drink, or get the bowl of chips&pretzels refilled. If you’re standing outside and it’s raining, share your umbrella. (Je ne pouvais pas résister chère V. xox)
- Don’t light her cigarette. Smoking is a nasty habit and I can’t encourage it.
- It’s ok to feel nervous, scared, and sometimes nauseated. Try not to put any pressure on yourself. When you think about it all you’re doing is getting to know someone better.
- Try to see her insides, not just her outsides. I’ve lost count of the number of times LUST has blinded me to a woman’s true character.
- Be yourself. Whether you’re suave and debonair, or klutzy and funny, just be you. If she’s your Soul Mate, she’ll like you for who you are.
Most of the time LOVE should be left to her own devices…but I honestly don’t think there’s anything wrong with giving her a wee bit of a nudge…just not the kind where you slip a ruffie in her drink.
Ha ha ha… cheez whiz! That is awesome! And kind of the same thing as foot fungus, no?
I think it’s even worse!
But she fell in love with me anyway. I like low standards in a woman.
Lol… What a great timing! Just as I’m getting ready to go out and meet some new people, I read this very useful guide on how to make the first contact. Thank you!!
Je sais pas pourquoi, je l’ai vu venir celle-là!
11. If she starts nervously rambling on about weird topics (e.g. cheese whiz or foot fungus) she is practically BEGGING you to kiss her.
Seriously. Kiss her mid-sentence, and you will both be glad the conversation stops!