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  • Heroesandvillains
    MVP
    • May 2009
    • 5974

    #31
    Re: How do you turn someone down...

    Originally posted by legendkiller5
    We need some sort of Batman-type signal for THM when these type of threads pop up.

    Maybe instead of the Batman logo, we can do the North Carolina Tar Heel logo.

    One more gem:

    http://www.operationsports.com/forum...post2040415165

    "..crush them guts"

    Ohhhh....

    I've been laughing for over a half hour now.

    Let's get him in here!

    Man, I need to venture outside The Show forum more if there's other dudes on here even remotely like him.

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    • CMH
      Making you famous
      • Oct 2002
      • 26203

      #32
      Agreed. This thread needs some THM.


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      • Feared
        Train Nsane or remainsame
        • Dec 2004
        • 6621

        #33
        Re: How do you turn someone down...

        Originally posted by Gotmadskillzson
        For some women.....it don't matter if you have a GF or married. They simply don't care and will try to get with you regardless of how many times you tell them no, not interested, blah blah blah.
        Aint that the truth. For some women it feels like a challenge to go after the married, engaged guy.

        Man the rich, get richer. You see single guys don't have these kind of problems. Why can't this ever happen to me?
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        • Bellsprout
          Hard Times.
          • Oct 2009
          • 25652

          #34
          Re: How do you turn someone down...

          Tell her you think her mom's attractive.

          Problem solved.
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          A lot of you guys seem pretty cool, but you have wieners.

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          • Heroesandvillains
            MVP
            • May 2009
            • 5974

            #35
            Re: How do you turn someone down...

            Originally posted by Feared
            Aint that the truth. For some women it feels like a challenge to go after the married, engaged guy.

            Man the rich, get richer. You see single guys don't have these kind of problems. Why can't this ever happen to me?
            Want her?

            I'll tell her I'm super obsessed with a certain video game and website.

            And because she's young and impressionable, and will find everything I do to be super slick, I'll tell her I know someone with an awesome OS user ID.

            Viola! THAT stuff happens to you!

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            • DickDalewood
              All Star
              • Aug 2010
              • 6263

              #36
              Re: How do you turn someone down...

              This used to happen to me a lot as well when I was a store manager at the Buckle. I'll tell you what NOT to do:

              One time this girl that used to come in a lot was trying on clothes, talking to me, and flirting as usual. As she's talking to me, my girlfriend (now wife) walks in. Catching me off guard, I looked over at her, and said, "Oh, hey dude!"

              Let's just say I still hear about that one almost three years later......
              Last edited by DickDalewood; 05-19-2012, 03:51 PM.

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              • ryan36
                7 dirty words...
                • Feb 2003
                • 10139

                #37
                Re: How do you turn someone down...

                Originally posted by DickDalewood
                This used to happen to me a lot as well when I was a store manager at the Buckle. I'll tell you what NOT to do:

                One time this girl that used to come in a lot was trying on clothes, talking to me, and flirting as usual. As she's talking to me, my girlfriend (now wife) walks in. Catching me off guard, I looked over at her, and said, "Oh, hey dude!"

                Let's just say I still hear about that one almost three years later......

                I still can't believe how anyone thinks a Bears fan that worked at Buckle is straight. But whatever.

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                • Jonesy
                  All Star
                  • Feb 2003
                  • 5382

                  #38
                  Re: How do you turn someone down...

                  Just to confirm OP you have actually told the girl you have a girlfriend haven't you? I mean you said you were deflecting her compliments etc but have you actually slipped the fact you are in a relationship into any conversation you have had with the new girl?

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                  • Chrisksaint
                    $$$
                    • Apr 2010
                    • 19127

                    #39
                    Re: How do you turn someone down...

                    I've never really had this problem, but I've only really been dating for the past 3 years or so and haven't had a GF in a year.

                    I kinda did once, but I was quickly aware of where the conversation was headed at this party and found my GF to kind of make it obvious
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                    • Heroesandvillains
                      MVP
                      • May 2009
                      • 5974

                      #40
                      Re: How do you turn someone down...

                      Originally posted by Jonesy
                      Just to confirm OP you have actually told the girl you have a girlfriend haven't you? I mean you said you were deflecting her compliments etc but have you actually slipped the fact you are in a relationship into any conversation you have had with the new girl?
                      No (and NOT for nefarious reasons). In hindsight, I should have told her the deal.

                      Basically, after thinking about it, I would have wanted my GF to do exactly that if this were to happen to her at her work.

                      If this girl stops back, I absolutely plan on it.

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                      • bichettehappens
                        MVP
                        • Jun 2010
                        • 2547

                        #41
                        Yeah I'd say step 1 is letting the girl know you're in a relationship. I wouldn't outright confront like "hey, I have a girlfriend" but there's bound to be an organic way to slip it into the conversation.

                        "Hey! How was your weekend?"
                        "It was great, the girlfriend and I [fill in the blank]"

                        From there she'll either back down and stop coming by or she'll continue. Then you have to determine if she just enjoys the conversation or is one of "those" that sees it as a challenge.

                        If you slip it into convo and she persists, I would consider mentioning it to your GF provided she's usually reasonable and not the overly jealous, overreacting type. Maybe to "get her advice" on how to let the girl down easy as to not cause an awkward scene at your work. Then that also protects you from blindsiding her if she comes to visit while the chatty one is there and sees her as being too flirty. If she's usually a reasonable woman, she should appreciate the honesty and transparency.

                        I can understand and relate to enjoying the attention though, what straight man wouldn't lol? But good call on wanting to handle the situation before any drama happens since you feel the woman you are with is the love of your life. No use risking it.

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                        • Jonesy
                          All Star
                          • Feb 2003
                          • 5382

                          #42
                          Re: How do you turn someone down...

                          Originally posted by bichettehappens
                          Yeah I'd say step 1 is letting the girl know you're in a relationship. I wouldn't outright confront like "hey, I have a girlfriend" but there's bound to be an organic way to slip it into the conversation.

                          "Hey! How was your weekend?"
                          "It was great, the girlfriend and I [fill in the blank]"

                          From there she'll either back down and stop coming by or she'll continue. Then you have to determine if she just enjoys the conversation or is one of "those" that sees it as a challenge.

                          If you slip it into convo and she persists, I would consider mentioning it to your GF provided she's usually reasonable and not the overly jealous, overreacting type. Maybe to "get her advice" on how to let the girl down easy as to not cause an awkward scene at your work. Then that also protects you from blindsiding her if she comes to visit while the chatty one is there and sees her as being too flirty. If she's usually a reasonable woman, she should appreciate the honesty and transparency.

                          I can understand and relate to enjoying the attention though, what straight man wouldn't lol? But good call on wanting to handle the situation before any drama happens since you feel the woman you are with is the love of your life. No use risking it.
                          this is great advice. Even though it would be kind of hilarious to see you just scream 'I HAVE A GIRLFRIEND!' at her next time she walks up to say hi try to casually slip it into conversation and see what happens.

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                          • Heroesandvillains
                            MVP
                            • May 2009
                            • 5974

                            #43
                            Re: How do you turn someone down...

                            Originally posted by bichettehappens
                            Yeah I'd say step 1 is letting the girl know you're in a relationship. I wouldn't outright confront like "hey, I have a girlfriend" but there's bound to be an organic way to slip it into the conversation.

                            "Hey! How was your weekend?"
                            "It was great, the girlfriend and I [fill in the blank]"

                            From there she'll either back down and stop coming by or she'll continue. Then you have to determine if she just enjoys the conversation or is one of "those" that sees it as a challenge.

                            If you slip it into convo and she persists, I would consider mentioning it to your GF provided she's usually reasonable and not the overly jealous, overreacting type. Maybe to "get her advice" on how to let the girl down easy as to not cause an awkward scene at your work. Then that also protects you from blindsiding her if she comes to visit while the chatty one is there and sees her as being too flirty. If she's usually a reasonable woman, she should appreciate the honesty and transparency.

                            I can understand and relate to enjoying the attention though, what straight man wouldn't lol? But good call on wanting to handle the situation before any drama happens since you feel the woman you are with is the love of your life. No use risking it.
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                            I actually considered (if it persisted) bringing it up to my GF too. I honestly don't see how that wouldn't have been the best thing to do (considering the nature of our relationship). Though I agree, some people couldn't handle that kind of transparency.

                            She was waking the dog one time and got harassed by some dude lookin for her to give him her number. As soon as she got back, she told me immediately; the sole purpose being that she felt I should be aware incase he did it again.

                            And I think a little, "you should be proud of how I handled it" (my words, not hers) was part of her reasoning for telling me too. Which is okay. Because she did and I was proud of her (for handling it AND telling me about it).

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                            • Fresh Tendrils
                              Strike Hard and Fade Away
                              • Jul 2002
                              • 36131

                              #44
                              Re: How do you turn someone down...

                              So, Heroes is gonna be "that girl" who casually slips in the "boyfriend" word after weeks of flirting?

                              If this girl kills you, I'm taking her side. Just be up front next time. Nothing is worse than finding someone has a significant other after the fact.



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                              • bichettehappens
                                MVP
                                • Jun 2010
                                • 2547

                                #45
                                So did she come in again?

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