Dating

[Bob The Mercenary]

The other night me and a few friends from work went to a dance club. After getting a few drinks in me I found out that I do actually have some sort of hidden dancing ability that only comes out once my BAC reaches a certain level. Sort of an alcoholic kaoken.

After a while, this girl I like from work pulls me onto the dance floor and starts grinding on me. She is very drunk at this point so I'm not going to assume she has a thing for me just because the beer goggles told her to ravish me. However I found it was an icebreaker of epic proportions and now I'm finally considering asking her out.

Now, I've been told by some people "ask her out for a drink, nothing fancy" and by others "workplace relationships are bad business." I really do not want to screw this up, either by letting her go and never really knowing or she saying no and every workday being an awkward hell from 9 to 5. She's extremely polite so I know that she won't go off on me if I'm too forward. I'm just not sure what to do.

[Lumenskir]

Don't act on it. Just act as your normally do, planning on the fact that she'll eventually come to the same conclusion that you are at right now. It'll all work out.

[Nikose Tyris]

That's terrible advice, Lumen.

Go for it. Just ask her if she's busy tonight, offer to take her for lunch one day. Something light and easy, where there's no expectations attached.

[Bob The Mercenary]

The thing about asking her to lunch, if I do that it will be so obvious that we both went out of the building at the same time. She usually never leaves for lunch, just eats it there. And there's this thing I have about workplace gossip.

Another thing is she recently broke up with her ex. A few weeks have gone by, but I'm still thinking it might be too early. I might just wait until July when we go back to the club.

[Nikose Tyris]

Those who wait never get the date, Bob.

Fuck gossip, and fuck the waiting period. 3 weeks IS my waiting period. Don't back off or you're gonna end up with a 'what if' regret instead of "Damn, I'm stupid" regret.

And frankly, looking like an idiot is a lot better then living with doubt.

[krogothwolf]

I 100% agree with Nikose. Take life by the horns mate! go for the broke! I almost never got my wife cause I nearly waited to long to act.

[Rejected Again]

I agree with the above 2 posts.

On Workplace relationships. I work with 3 happily married couples that met at my place of work. Fuck gossip, swallow anything holding you back and just ask her out. Worst thing that happens, she says no.

[Bob The Mercenary]

Where to ask her out to though. Everyone says something different but the general consensus seems to be someplace very public and not too pricey. Like an Applebees or something. I've even had Dunkin Donuts suggested to me.

Can you tell how very experienced I am? :ohdear:

[Marc v4.0]

Applebees seems nice enough

[krogothwolf]

Applebees should be good. If it's sorta like the Keg.

[Jagos]

Seriously man. It could be to a book store. All you're doing is being a good friend and seeing if there's chemistry there. It's turning into a complicated affair and it shouldn't be.

Decide on a place, and say these words: "Hey, I was going to go to Applebees or IHOP for lunch. Wanna go with me?"

It says a few things. You're decisive which is attractive. She can say no, but you offered. It's up to her. Then if she says no, no hard feelings. Ask about a week later. She flakes out "Too bad, oh well, see ya later" and mentally dismiss her as not a potential prospect. If you want, you can tell her she seemed flaky or something. Then again, I'm more bluntly honest. Keeps people respecting you more when they know they aren't getting away with things around you.

Going on the date, talk about books, talk about movies, be yourself. If you don't like a movie, give a reason. Just see if you want to spend more time with her. And if you find that you two aren't compatible, you're still friends.

Just keep it simple. Dating isn't that hard.

[Krylo]

Applebee's guys, seriously?

Applebee's is in the nebulous gray area where it's too nice to be seen as a totally casual offer (like offering to grab some fast food or IHOP or whatever), which you could play off as being not really a date or whatever to deflect awkwardness, but also still a chain so it's not nearly nice enough to impress a chick.

That's like a place you go before or after an actual thing that is the actual date.

[Marc v4.0]

I don't think most people get that analytical over eatery choices unless they're a pain in the ass or can't eat somewhere due to allergies.

Whatever, though, Chili's is simple too. That's a chain as well, though, so eh...

Unless you know of a great local place that isn't balls expensive.

[krogothwolf]

Whatever happened to people just going to dinner and a movie as a first date to see how things go....god I'm old aren't I?

[Krylo]

Nah, that's still alright, Krog, and Applebee's would work fine for that.

But Bob is thinking like, asking her out for lunch from work or something, and Applebee's isn't a good idea if your whole 'date' is nothing BUT dinner.

[P-Sleazy]

I've found that Mexican food is a safe bet so long as its a legit mexican restaurant and not Taco Bell or Moes. A mexican place where you can sit down and order and get drinks and etc. Like a Jose's or a Monterrey's.

[Bob The Mercenary]

The town I work in is predominantly hispanic, so is she. =) She's lived there most of her life and probably knows a place, I could ask if there's anywhere she'd prefer. Because I don't think I could play off decisiveness as far as Mexican eateries go.

Or maybe asking is taboo? Hmm...I'm surprised no women have posted yet LOLing at me. I was waiting for Mesden to come in and say "just fucking ask her."

[Aldurin]

Reveal your psychotic tendencies on your second date, not the third. This will catch her so off guard it will blow right over here and she won't think about it again until you're on your knees holding a ring.

[Nikose Tyris]

@Bob:
Just fucking ask her, and ask her to lunch, then ask her to pick the resturant. If she says a Mexican place, take her there, no smartass comment.

@EvilEarl: That is terrible advice. Always be upfront with your neurotic tendancies or else she'll feel lied to.

[Jagos]

The town I work in is predominantly hispanic, so is she. =) She's lived there most of her life and probably knows a place, I could ask if there's anywhere she'd prefer. Because I don't think I could play off decisiveness as far as Mexican eateries go.

Or maybe asking is taboo? Hmm...I'm surprised no women have posted yet LOLing at me. I was waiting for Mesden to come in and say "just fucking ask her."

*smacks forehead*

Bob, just decide on a restaurant. Making women choose is usually a sign of insecurity on your part. Take the lead and go. She'll tell you if she doesn't want X, Y or Z.

Or meet her half way. Suggest a type of restaurant. Italian, Mexican, American... Then go and do it.

[Osterbaum]

Stop reading our advice and ask her out, NOW.

[Hatake Kakashi]

Applebees seems nice enough

Applebees should be good. If it's sorta like the Keg.

Applebee's guys, seriously?

Applebee's is in the nebulous gray area where it's too nice to be seen as a totally casual offer (like offering to grab some fast food or IHOP or whatever), which you could play off as being not really a date or whatever to deflect awkwardness, but also still a chain so it's not nearly nice enough to impress a chick.

That's like a place you go before or after an actual thing that is the actual date.

Applebee's is never good. Ever. Overpriced, generic, tasteless food at moderate prices. Pass.

The Keg, however, is excellent.

As with most of the others offering their two cents, Bob, I'd tell ya to go ahead and ask her out. Whether to something simple like lunch or something a bit more forward is up to you, but I wouldn't read a whole lot into the "beer goggles" bit. Alcohol doesn't change how you actually feel, it simply removes your inhibitions. In a way, many people act more like they would naturally if they weren't afraid of their images being sullied when a little tipsy. The scene on the dance floor shows at least a bit of interest, particularly since she pulled you out there.

Give it a shot. And if it gets serious, tap it once for all of us, neh?

[katiuska]

Yeah, I wouldn't go with Applebee's.

I'm made to understand that going out for coffee is a thing now... It's casual, but it's understood that the act of asking conveys interest, and maybe that's the point--as a prelude to an actual date-date some point in the future. Maybe you can meet right after you get off work? Honestly, I'm not the best person to ask; I've been a postsecondary student continuously since graduating high school, and damned if I'm not going to be here another 8 years, so the world of adult dating is rather foreign to me.

[Specterbane]

Personally going out to do something is always better if you ask me. Last first date I was on we went to an arcade with drinks and pool tables (Gameworks if that's a chain, it's like a Dave and Buster's but cheaper), and that worked out to a great relationship till we moved apart after college. Seriously, just have fun and be yourself doing something everyone enjoys.

It doesn't need to be lunch at Chipotle or anything, but if that works for you go for it.

The secret is to be like Nike: Extort foreign child labor laws for a massive profit...no wait, the other thing: JUST DO IT!

[Professor Smarmiarty]

Here's how to do it BHS style:
First you need to grow an elaborate beard. Then kit yourself out with a cheesecutter, a study jacket with tailored waist of the working man who holds himself to a higher standard than his peers, a cheap pair of sunglasses and a load of cigarettes. Hang around outside her office, just sort of lounging on a chair, smoking the day away- maybe haranging any imperialist tigers that you see. Eventually she will be intrigued by your philosophy, heard in snippets- angry, nonsensicals outburts from your decaying brain- and will seek to learn more.
Then it is as simple as liberating her from the bounds of her slave-ideology and articulating the benefits of combining your productive capacity to produce a revolutionary shift in the substructure-superstructure dialetic by the introduction of additional forces to the relationship. Any disgust that she feels toward you is a product of the Big Other which inculcates competitive social relations rather than harmonious ones to ensure that it is never rendered unneccessary and thus a partnership is imperative for potentialising the radical freedom inherent in her but currentely not being realised.

It never fails.

[Aldurin]

Find out what sport she likes to play. If it turns out you hate that sport, leave her unless it's her only perceptible flaw at the time. Otherwise, go through strenuous self-torture by researching all of the professionals of that sport and how to play the sport. That way you can go beyond the standard "Ya . . . (I'm nodding my head because I have no freakin' idea how this sport works or who these people are)", and be able to conduct conversation on that topic.

If you are looking for a manual on curling right now, you already made your biggest mistake in asking her out.

Final advice, if you know where she lives and you'll look like a stalker if you tell her, ask her where she lives anyway so that you don't look like you've been following her for the past week.

[bluestarultor]

sports

This is terrible advice for a tentative first date. That's material for a real first date, not testing the waters.


A restaurant is fine, but not Applebee's. As said, the food is mediocre and the price is wrong. Plus you'll probably have a ridiculous wait if my area is any indication. Coffee works if she's into coffee, but not everyone is. If you want to play it safe, go Mexican, never Chinese, which makes you look pathetic in most cases. The fact that she'd know a place can help, because you can say "I was thinking about getting some Mexican, maybe [insert a place name]. Wanna come along, or is there a better place?" That way, you have a plan, one she'll probably like, and not only does she have a yes or no, but she also has the option to show off her superior knowledge of eatery without you looking indecisive.

[Professor Smarmiarty]

Find out what sport she likes to play. If it turns out you hate that sport, leave her unless it's her only perceptible flaw at the time. Otherwise, go through strenuous self-torture by researching all of the professionals of that sport and how to play the sport. That way you can go beyond the standard "Ya . . . (I'm nodding my head because I have no freakin' idea how this sport works or who these people are)", and be able to conduct conversation on that topic.

If you are looking for a manual on curling right now, you already made your biggest mistake in asking her out.

Final advice, if you know where she lives and you'll look like a stalker if you tell her, ask her where she lives anyway so that you don't look like you've been following her for the past week.

New advice: Don't be creepy like this man.

[Osterbaum]

Rather, be more like SMB.

[P-Sleazy]

actually...here's what you do. Don't Listen to anyone here and actually do the OPPOSITE of what we said. Fake not knowing where she lives? WRONG! you should fake knowing where she lives. Go for it? WRONG! You're better than it, she should go for you! Take life by the horns? NEVER! You are life, go spread it to others! Scream angry cries about your philosophy? Only when in bed! Giving her an option? WRONG! You implant that seed in her. Her heart gave her no options, as illustrated by this http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/why_do_you_love_me.jpg

Now THAT is how you handle the situation.

[The Artist Formerly Known as Hawk]

I thought you just lasso'd them and dragged them back to your cave?? Maybe that's where I've been going wrong though?


Yeah but seriously, don't listen to me, I'm even worse at this shit that you might be. The only thing I know from my failed attempts with women is to tell them straight up and don't wait so damn long. Though how you go about that in a reasonable way I still do not know.

[Professor Smarmiarty]

Rather, be more like SMB.

Let's not kid ourselves, we all know who the alpha-male around here is.

First ever(?) serious post by me: Don't stress about it. Just do it. If ou have to put on airs or crazy shit to impress her then relationship not going to work anyway. It's not a big deal- don't make it into one.
Unless you just looking to bang her. Then do whatever it takes to trick her. Or use my method- it 100% guaranteed by me. Normally I charge for it.

[Terex4]

Let's not kid ourselves, we all know who the alpha-male around here is.

First ever(?) serious post by me: Don't stress about it. Just do it. If ou have to put on airs or crazy shit to impress her then relationship not going to work anyway. It's not a big deal- don't make it into one.
Unless you just looking to bang her. Then do whatever it takes to trick her. Or use my method- it 100% guaranteed by me. Normally I charge for it.
Its true. You only get one chance to make a first impression, don't lie.

Keep it simple. Mexican food is ideal for a lunch break as its normally quicker to fix and eat than American. Ask her if she wants to go get lunch, if she says no, try again next week. If its a no again then drop it. Either she's rejecting you at that point, or she's got a legit reason why she couldn't go both times and will ask you later.

[Azisien]

Just tear off your shirt to reveal your hairy lumberjack chest. Having a beard and/or moustache will help success rates.

[Professor Smarmiarty]

Wrestling a bear is the proper approach

[krogothwolf]

Wrestling a bear is the proper approach

Well, you do have to win, so Bob might want to wrestle a tame Bear instead so he doesn't risk the losing factor. Chick's may dig scars, but it's hard to dig half a face missing.

He could also mount a Calvary charge against a superior enemy. Go Light Brigade!

[Azisien]

You don't deserve a date if you can't beat the bear, though. I don't see the flaw in SMB's approach.

[krogothwolf]

You don't deserve a date if you can't beat the bear, though. I don't see the flaw in SMB's approach.

Yeah, but I like Bob and don't want to see him mauled to death. It'd be sad. And not everyone is a manly man like SMB here, or Canadians.

[Mesden]

The town I work in is predominantly hispanic, so is she. =) She's lived there most of her life and probably knows a place, I could ask if there's anywhere she'd prefer. Because I don't think I could play off decisiveness as far as Mexican eateries go.

Or maybe asking is taboo? Hmm...I'm surprised no women have posted yet LOLing at me. I was waiting for Mesden to come in and say "just fucking ask her."

I would but I don't want you to procreate.

Nah I'm just playing with you. Ask her out to whatever you think is appropriate. Be flexible, it's really common for someone to reject the idea of when and where off the bat. Different tastes and all.

[Rejected Again]

Wrestling a bear is the proper approach

You guys remember that Bob here is 5'2" ish?

Ok Bob, here is the Rejected Man's Guide on how to do this(believe it or not, it is good advice!)

1) PICK A FUCKING PLACE ALL READY!
This, as stated before, does show your decisive. It also shows that you know what you want, and to a woman that is normally a big plus. The proper place is something like: Perkins, IHOP, or Red Robbin(maybe). Now if you ask her out for a drink, do not go back to the same club. Take her out to a more classy joint, as she will see this as more of a date than a simple lunch.

2) Be polite, but also yourself.
Do NOT act like a total asshole or someone you are not, unless your Krylo. In which case you just a prick, and should act accordingly. Once again, like Nikose stated, if you act like a different person she will feel lied to and then you have a major issue, her not wanting to be around you. So, just be the normal love able Bob.

3)On the Date.
This is the tricky part, for a lot of little things will make her think your creepy. Look into her eyes, but do not stare. Keep small talk going, make it a nice pleasant conversation. A story about that time you posted for dating advice on a forum, not such a good topic. Your hobbies are a good choice though. Don't be too talkative but avoid awkward silences.

4)After.
If you had a good time, just say "It was fun we should do it again sometime." Or something along those lines. Its a great way to find out if she is interested after round 1. You don't want to be too forward here, but don't shy away.

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6) Sex.
If you ask for advice on this topic on a forum, you need to turn in your man card.


But honestly, wrestle a bear. That would be an awesome way to get her attention. "Want a bear hug?" No... I will work on this....

[krogothwolf]

6) Sex.
If you ask for advice on this topic on a forum, you need to turn in your man card.


You know what, I had like a million things to say to this and then I realized how dirty each and every one was that I'm just going to say this.

Maybe he just wants to know more positions and can't find a Karma Sutra or use Google.

[Professor Smarmiarty]

You guys remember that Bob here is 5'2" ish?


Bear wrestling is like 80% mental.

[Rejected Again]

I'd say 70%. A good amount of skill is involved. Maybe some Judo.

[Professor Smarmiarty]

Maybe if you are a pussy.

[Rejected Again]

I want to see you Judo Throw a goddamn Grizzly. I'll settle for a polar bear, either one works.

[Professor Smarmiarty]

Judo is all about using your opponents strength against them. Bears have heaps of strength- judo is a good way to counter them.

[krogothwolf]

This is how it's done!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mX60S8r1FQw

[Bob The Mercenary]

Asked her to lunch tomorrow. Found out her favorite place to go is a spanish buffet-style place right across the street, mostly because she has no car thanks to her breaking up with her first man. She usually brings it back to eat, but I'll try coaxing her into sitting down and having it there. Sounds kind of half-assed, but I'll use this to ask her to a more...intimate setting.

[Aldurin]

That's good news, keep doing the right things. Just don't let her know about your NPF activity.

If you do or she finds out anyway, ya might wanna change yer sig.

[Eltargrim]

I realize that it's been said/implied, but it bears repeating.

Be straight up. Don't beat around the bush, don't waffle, don't try to hide things. Be honest in what you do and who you are.

And realize that confidence comes with practice ;)

Serious about that last thing. Last year I was absolutely terrified about the prospect of having to do a high-angle rescue, and now it's old hat. Practice!

[Lyaer]

That's good news, keep doing the right things. Just don't let her know about your NPF activity.

If you do or she finds out anyway, ya might wanna change yer sig.

No, leave it. Reading it will let her know that you have sexual credibility and that you know how to respect a man with a refined taste in penises. She will respect you more, and you might even get lucky.

[Rejected Again]

No, leave it. Reading it will let her know that you have sexual credibility and that you know how to respect a man with a refined taste in penises. She will respect you more, and you might even get lucky.

"Hi, I'm Bob. My penis standards have been described as lofty, but I am sure that a quality woman such as you can understand my refined tastes in cock."

[Lyaer]

You know, it occurs to me that Evil Earl was probably talking about the "X Box Live" bit. It's a good point. If she found you on here, the last thing you want is for her to think you are some sort of nerd who plays video games.

[Professor Smarmiarty]

Given the tone of this board she might think you are some sort of COMMUNIST.

[Osterbaum]

A bearded communist.

[Bob The Mercenary]

Be straight up. Don't beat around the bush

I was hoping she would do that for me.

[Aldurin]

I was hoping she would do that for me.

You're too lazy to deserve a date.

[synkr0nized]

Sounds kind of half-assed, but I'll use this to ask her to a more...intimate setting.

I don't see anything wrong with your approach. A casual lunch like this seems like a good segue into a date.

[tacticslion]

So, I hear you want a date?

Hokay, so let's see, I got married, so I guess I must have done something right. Let's recap my experiences:

1) I followed her around all the time talking all the time about all sorts of stuff.
2) She broke up with me thrice... before I ever asked her out.
3) I continued hanging out with her until she graduated.
4) She realized she would miss me.
5) I started up a phone-based relationship with her (from two states away).
6) She eventually let me ask her to marry me.

So, just follow these simple steps and... oh, wait, no that's terrible advice. Yeah, I dunno, I never went on a real date before my wife. And she had to explain to me that we were actually dating for me to get that. Also, I didn't understand why she told me that she wasn't going to date me, when I never asked her out. Or that people around the campus thought we were an item.

I dunno, maybe cluelessness? Does that work? Pity, perhaps? That's it, be pathetic and stupid! She'll fall for you in six months!

OR... you could just be casual, enjoy her company when she lets you, and relax, putting no pressure on her to do or be anything other than what she wants to and who she is. Meanwhile, offer suggestions that are fun to enjoy together. Learn about her, learn if she's the kind of person you'd like to spend your life with or not*, and either eventually settle down, or move on. No rush, no pressure.

Casual is good. Oh, and I'd find it exceedingly hilarious if she was a regular on this board**. Especially if she gave you some advice here. That would be tremendous.

*Be aware, this can take some time. Also, it can take her longer than it can take you (or vice-versa). This is okay.
**This is exceedingly unlikely, but you never know.

[krogothwolf]

Annoyed woman till she said yes.

There, fixed that for you Tactics!

[Ecks]

That's good news, keep doing the right things. Just don't let her know about your NPF activity.

If you do or she finds out anyway, ya might wanna change yer sig.

Uh, this. Yeah, I'm pretty sure seeing something about "tasty penises" in your sig (regardless if it is a quote from Lyaer or not) might perhaps throw her off of your apparent heterosexuality. Then you get to enjoy the dreaded FRIENDZONE.

Oh, perhaps I should be on-topic for once. Very well. Dating.

I'm in a steady relationship at the moment, going on three years. Granted, this wasn't a workplace romance, or a friendly-face-at-the-bar sorta thing, but whatever.

The important things to remember!

Confidence. Totally. Crank that shit up to eleven. Women love a confident man.

To Thine Own Self Be True. Shakespeare was right about this, centuries before the modern dating scene. I can't stress this one enough, if you have to be someone other than you... this chick isn't going to like you. She may like whoever you're pretending to be, but once she sees through the facade, nice knowing you.

As others have said, find a balance in the conversation. Don't talk about yourself the whole time, but don't let her hog the conversation either, or she will start to think you're not interested in actually conversing with her.

Another thing to consider is that sometimes differences are a good thing. You don't want to spend the rest of your life with someone who is exactly like you, you already have to live with yourself for the rest of your life. Find someone who has a couple of things in common, and also some things that are different about her in contrast to you. Look for someone who complements you.

Yeah that last one was just dating advice in general.

Also... sex. Uh, that's a ways off. Sorry to burst most of the rest of your bubbles as far as your unrepentant machismo goes, but unless she's looking and interested in a romp in the sack right off the bat (which, most girls won't be), she needs a massive amount of time to gauge whether you're a person she can trust enough to let you in, emotionally AND physically. Where the word 'massive' is a variable depending on her temperament.

Once she DOES decide she's up for it, use a condom, brah. Contraceptives aren't 100% effective, and I highly doubt they will be anytime soon. I'll give you an example. My nephew was conceived whilst his mother was using a contraceptive. Of the 99.999999999% varietyObviously I'm exaggerating, but you get the idea

Okay, I suppose I'm done talking now. I might edit this post with more stuff that seems like wisdom but is really just good old common sense.

[Bob The Mercenary]

That girl will never see this site. Never.

[Wigmund]

That girl will never see this site. Never.

You know this guarantees she will Bob. One way or the other she will find these forums.

[Aldurin]

That girl will never see this site. Never.

What if I e-mail her a link to your profile?

[Ecks]

Here's a new idea, Bob.

NEVER TELL EE ANYTHING EVER AGAIN.

[tacticslion]

There, fixed that for you Tactics!

That's what I said, isn't it?

Another thing to consider is that sometimes differences are a good thing. You don't want to spend the rest of your life with someone who is exactly like you, you already have to live with yourself for the rest of your life. Find someone who has a couple of things in common, and also some things that are different about her in contrast to you. Look for someone who complements you. This is really what dating is about - finding someone you can spend your life with. That's why it's best to take things slow and easy, and to have fun in friendly ways. If you can't be friends you can't be life-partners.

Also... sex. Uh, that's a ways off. Sorry to burst most of the rest of your bubbles as far as your unrepentant machismo goes, but unless she's looking and interested in a romp in the sack right off the bat (which, most girls won't be), she needs a massive amount of time to gauge whether you're a person she can trust enough to let you in, emotionally AND physically. Where the word 'massive' is a variable depending on her temperament. Go in thinking like this. Even if it's not true (she's got a massive sexual desire for you) start by thinking this way, and really behaving this way. Generally showing your commitment to her without demanding something so intimate from her tells her that you're interested in her for more than just what you can get out of. As the right-wing hyper-fundie nut job that I am, I advise against sex outside of marraige period, but I know you're going to do your own thing. Simply be good and kind to her, and don't rush or force things. Learn to know if you can choose to love her - if you can choose to accept that she's not perfect and will have flaws - and you get to know and accept those flaws - and you can say, "despite anything that might ever come up, I won't cheat on her, leave her, or hate her" than you're good. That's also some of your maturity too - don't force her to be "perfect" - you've got to make that decision. But that's probably a long way off. Right now, just relax, enjoy time with her, and see if you'll ever get there.

Also - it's virtually guaranteed that she will see this site now. Good job, Bob. Good job.

[Aldurin]

Here's a new idea, Bob.

NEVER TELL EE ANYTHING EVER AGAIN.

Don't bother, I'll plant an alternate account in here anyway if I have to. Might as well save the suspense and not try to hide it.

[Rejected Again]

What if I bribe POS to IP ban you from these convos? POS does bans for 75 cents a pop.

[Jagos]

I heard he does BJs for a nickel.

That's a pretty hefty discount!

[batgirl]

Bob, I've met you and hung out with you. You're a nice guy and you're polite. Be that. Don't be a douche nugget and don't be an egotistical prick and you will be fine. Be yourself and this girl would be stupid to not want to date you.

As for the date, lunch is good. If you want to play it safe, ask her out to coffee after work one day as a "1st official date." If you're feeling a bit more bold, go for drinks at a nice bar (or a sports bar, depending how she is) that isn't full of frat boys posturing about their cock sizes. Show a genuine interest in getting to know her more.

As for workplace relationships, just don't talk about it at work. Your relationship is your business. I know people who are cool with them and others who tell you not to "dip the pen in company ink" so to speak. As long as you keep your stuff to yourself and not let any of it affect your work ethic, you should be fine.

[krogothwolf]

What if I bribe POS to IP ban you from these convos? POS does bans for 75 cents a pop.

I never realized POS was that cheap, I figure he'd charge more then that!

Also, Good Luck Bob! You shouldn't really need it though cause as long as you act normal you should do fine. And if you do something stupid don't act to embarrassed, guy's have been doing something stupid on first dates since the dawn of time. You can't do any worse then I did to not only forget my wallet at home so she had to pay but I also spilled her drink on her and then accidentely pulled her pants down while helping her clean off. I was so nervous that I messed everything up. Luckily my wife forgave me for being such a boob!

[Rejected Again]

Oh man, Krogo. You blew me right out of the water for my epic first date screw up. I took a girl out for Chinese. What I didn't know is that they fried everything in peanut oil. She was allergic to peanuts. Dated her for 3 years....till she cheated on me. Then the guy she cheated on me with, slept with her mom.

The worst part is that is true.

[krogothwolf]

What the hell, slept with her Mom? well, can't say she didn't deserve it!

[tacticslion]

My first date sucked! That sounds eerily similar to my parents' first date. She wore a dress (he spilled orange soda and ice down it), but, hey, it worked out okay. I'm here.

Also: SLEPT WITH HER MOM?! That's... horrid in every way.

[krogothwolf]

That sounds eerily similar to my parents' first date. She wore a dress (he spilled orange soda and ice down it), but, hey, it worked out okay. I'm here.


Are you sure you're here and not just a figment of my overactive imagination? Are You?! ARE YOU!?

[Jagos]

Dated her for 3 years....till she cheated on me. Then the guy she cheated on me with, slept with her mom.

The worst part is that is true.

Holy shit... Karma is mean bitch.

[The Artist Formerly Known as Hawk]

Is it wrong that I wanna high five that dude?

[Mannix]

Oh man, Krogo. You blew me right out of the water for my epic first date screw up. I took a girl out for Chinese. What I didn't know is that they fried everything in peanut oil. She was allergic to peanuts. Dated her for 3 years....till she cheated on me. Then the guy she cheated on me with, slept with her mom.

The worst part is that is true.

Where do you live, inside a country music song?

[Ecks]

Is it wrong that I wanna high five that dude?

I... I want to hi-five that dude. And if I'm wrong, I don't wanna be right. So no, it's not wrong to want to high five him.

Though you should probably wear gloves and use anti-bacterial soap when you're done. If the guys' gonna sleep with a chick AND her mother, who knows what ELSE he's dipped into.

[Osterbaum]

What the hell, slept with her Mom?
What the hell, you wouldn't?

[Krylo]

What the hell, you wouldn't?

I don't know. I haven't seen her mom.

[Osterbaum]

Well it's basically better to asume that she's hot. And if she's, just pretend she is.

[Rejected Again]

I give them both a resounding, Meh. I bet Kryo would sleep with her.

I don't live in a country music song, close though. Iowa. But yeah, that has become a running gag in my group of friends. The guy was a real scumbag, you may get syphilis from the high five. You've been warned.

[Osterbaum]

Never mind the guy, I just wanna bone the mother now.

[Rejected Again]

You want her number? I think its listed in the local phone book....

Edit: Half tempted to post pics of her and the mom, but I honestly am too lazy to check for them on facebook/whatever.

[tacticslion]

Are you sure you're here and not just a figment of my overactive imagination? Are You?! ARE YOU!?

... No... or YES (http://www.nuklearpower.com/2002/12/12/episode-224-whats-wrong-thief/)?!

Also: I'm so dissappointed in you! You had the perfect lead-in and everything! It's mostly written under your NAME, for cryin' out loud... :D

[Magic_Marker]

Just don't let her know about your NPF activity.


Fuck, she wouldn't know what that meant. Face it, we're in the nerd ghetto. It's not like a trekker or D&Der or anything anyone would actually know.

[Aldurin]

Fuck, she wouldn't know what that meant. Face it, we're in the nerd ghetto. It's not like a trekker or D&Der or anything anyone would actually know.

But wait a year when NPF becomes The Next Big Thing and she'll immediately recognize who you are and some of your darkest secrets right there.

[Ecks]

EE, I think your expectations are a tad high. Unless Brian starts posting his Marvel projects (which, given Disney and Marvel's past experiences with the concept of "free content", is unlikely to ever happen), we have almost nothing setting us apart from any other webcomic forum. Well... except our userbase.

[DarkDrgon]

And the fact that our posts about the comics are a minority now.