girls making the first move?!

United States
March 31, 2008 7:34am CST
I remember when I was in junior college, I have this crush that makes me crazy a lot..but we dont have common friends not even common activity or organizations that will bring us closer! After my graduation, I was employed in another city. In short, I wrote him a love letter introducing myself and my feelings for him..funny but for me, to release my obsession!! We met, became friends and not lovers! It turned out that i didnt like him that much as far as his activity is concern! whats your idea of girls making the first move?!!!
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@gemini_rose (16264)
31 Mar 08
I personally have never had the courage to make the first move as far as boys were concerned! But to tell you the truth I do not see anything wrong in it, it shows the girl has confidence and is assertive and they are not bad qualities in a person. As long as they are not too hurt if they get rejected then I do not see a problem at all! At least you did not get rejected and found instead a friend, I would say that was not a bad thing at all.
• United States
31 Mar 08
I love this reply..lol..Lucky me, he didnt reject rather listen and he was interested to know how come I like him that much! lol..we had a great time during our first meeting..It was all story telling! Have a great day gemini_rose!
• Canada
31 Mar 08
In high school, I had a crush on my "best friend"... and I never dated anyone because I was sooooo shy and was hoping he would just notice me. Well for 5 years, I crushed on this guy -- you know, the one all the girls wanted LOL He was gorgeous, was a drummer in a band, the whole bit. We started college and even shared a locker! Still I said nothing. A couple of years later, he dropped by my house to wish me happy birthday. I was surprised he even remembered but he did. That night, as we talked and laughed over "old times," I finally asked if he hadn't noticed how much I had crushed on him all that time. Instead of laughing it off, he looked me in the eyes and just said "WHY didn't you ever TELL me!" I knew, by the sincerity in his tone, that it could have worked out all those years ago. I learned a lesson then about being honest and upfront with my feelings. If it means the female being the more open or "forward", so be it :) Everyone deserves to be happy... and happiness is what we make of it!
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• United States
31 Mar 08
Wow.....great experience!!! Thanks thinkingoutloud!!!
@inked4life (4224)
• United States
1 Apr 08
I like it when girls make the first move. I am absolutely useless at noticing if a girl actually likes me or not, so it really helps if she takes the initiative.
• United States
1 Apr 08
Ohh...thats interesting inked4life! thought all guys notice right away, maybe you are just too busy with other stuff so tend to be insensitive with those girls..lol..joke! Have a great day!
• United States
17 Apr 08
hello luckycat! that's true, needs some guts and confident to do it and open enough to accept bad or good effects, Since, we don't know how guy will react on this..I was lucky before, He is very open-minded and respectful and I can tell really, none of my friends knew what I did, only one of my closest friend who is very secretive too!
@luckycat (220)
• Bolivia
1 Apr 08
ha..I think it's very brave. but i think if we love someone i should say it loud.
@lecanis (16647)
• Murfreesboro, Tennessee
31 Mar 08
Heh, I'm pretty big on making the first move myself. I certainly wouldn't have held onto a crush that long before making a move. There was one time when I was in high school when I had a crush on a close friend for a whole year... and it was weird because we flirted really heavily and even kissed and such, but weren't going out... I wound up asking him out the next school year and he had met someone by then, and I learned my lesson. I was pretty upset over it for a while, because I had really been interested in the guy, but basically I just waited too long. So now if I like someone, I let them know. Sure, there have been turned down before, like anyone else. But I've also had a few really great relationships that would have existed if I hadn't been willing to say anything.
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• United States
31 Mar 08
brave girl..lol, It really takes a courage and guts to do it..When I did that too, I was thinking whats wrong if you let someone know that you love/like him?
• India
17 Apr 08
i think its good thing .i mean why should guys do it all the time.grls should change the things work in love too after all they are changing things everywhere from clothing to working and lifestyle then why not in love and relations too.
• United States
17 Apr 08
Correct! hahaha..and see all the girls being reject by guys? joke! well, by culture its just the way it is! but, we can't deny there are also guys who are shy or scared to be rejected!
• Philippines
31 Mar 08
hahaha, i don't know, sometimes i turn them down... ^_^ but sometimes it nice to know that someone likes you cause they may never know if you "might" love them back.. ^_^
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• United States
31 Mar 08
hahahahaha...its really funnny but I dont have regrets though..I know myself better after that and we became good friends...in fairness, he is very respectful.
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• India
1 Apr 08
well I am a great advocate for first move by girls, having myself done so in my college days. I had this, as you say crush which made me crazy and I just could not think of letting him go. We had common friends but they were of no use as this guy was quite stubborn and had a big ego to boot. He made it plain and simple clear that he did not like me, in fact he did not like girls at all. To make a long story short, I hung on to dear life, I made all sorts of overtures, I wrote letters, I forced him to meet me, I went to his house and spoke to his mum as a friend…all to no avail. After college we went our separate ways but he was never out of my mind. It was two years after this that one fine day he suddenly calls me up and wants to meet me. well I wanted to do cartwheels! We started meeting and being together and its more than 15yrs now that we know each other and we have been married for around 11yrs! But in your case, you don’t like his activities so that settles things for you. Its good that you have the maturity to judge situations for your own good.
• United States
1 Apr 08
wow...I like your love story..Its one of a kid! congrats..lol, yea, after knowing him much It turned out that i really cant accept what he loves to do! But, Im still thankful i knew him. He is a respectful guy in fairness to him!
@nengs10 (3180)
• Philippines
1 Apr 08
That's alright with me. Our world right now has become more open to this kind of perception. Before, guys are very aggressive and showy when it comes to showing their affection to women. But now, the society has accepted this kind of culture although not all communities agree with this. I am an open-minded man. And this is just alright really.
• United States
1 Apr 08
ohh..great! this site is full of open-minded person..Im learning and enjoying..have a great day nengs10
@jpso138 (7851)
• Philippines
17 Apr 08
Well, in our country considering the culture and tradition, it does not look so good for girls to make the first move. But perhaps nowadays, due to the influence from different cultures and exposure to movies and tv, it has almost come to a point that its almost acceptable. Well, I really don't mind if girls make the first move. But definitely at this point in time, when a girl makes a first move on me, someone would surely mind... my wife!
• United States
17 Apr 08
hahahaha...that is not good also! I guess, girls should know the limitations when and to whom they will open it up! Its good to be honest but not good to destroy a good relationship! anyway, thanks for sharing jpso! This is something very enlightening especially for the young one who will bump this topic! Never to be attach to any committed person! or never make a way to destroy any relationship just for the sake of honesty! hahhahaha
@p_vadla (1685)
• India
1 Apr 08
I am of the view that girls making first move is quite normal these days as the times are changing. It sometimes takes conflict and tension off many a boys.
• United States
1 Apr 08
true..its like that if they will have this type of girl..It will dominate the relationship! but, its not true, im sure..by nature..girls are sweet! lol
• Philippines
31 Mar 08
if a girl makes the first move, it means she is superior in terms of aggression, in a good way. the girl is strong and powerful the way she could handle creating the first dialog of the whole relationship. if a girl does not make the first move, she is even more powerful. because it means that she has the power to make a man move towards her without having to do anything. either way its all about driving men to their knees just for you to look at them let alone speak to them. you are the beauty so tame the beast.
• United States
31 Mar 08
maybe in my case, i wasnt that strong since I didnt do it in personal..lol!! thanks vega_donna
@kym555 (13)
• Canada
31 Mar 08
In my opinion I think the guy should make the first move! Don't get me wronge if the girl wants to make the first move all the power to her, I give her credit for having guts! if a girl makes the first move and gets turned down there a little more sensitve (not saying all girls are) and some guys can be really cruel when they do it they go laugh about it with there buddies and think its funny (I've seen it happen to some of my friends). And some guys when they get turned down they just brush it off and move on to the next girl.lol
• United States
31 Mar 08
yea...wow, thanks for being considerate to all the women..you're so gentle..but, I agree with you..if a girl is sensitive and emotional then doing the first move is always a risk...have a great day kym555
31 Mar 08
Personally, I'd love for a girl to make the first move on me. It'd be nice to be the chased rather than the chaser for once! I doubt it'll happen though - the idea of a girl asking a guy out is still pretty unheard of around here at least. I don't know why, maybe it's just because the guys don't usually give the girls a chance.
• United States
31 Mar 08
oh yea?!!! you just dont know its happening there also just that your friends didnt share it..joke! Thanks danclement!!!
@chechuva (1275)
• Philippines
17 Apr 08
there's nothing wrong in making the first move to be recognized by the person you like. unless you put yourself into trouble. think 100 times about your plan, make it decent and still unforgettable.
• United States
17 Apr 08
correct chechuva! Life is too short to waste every moment that will make us happy, another thing also that we need to consider if that we have to be ready whatever or however the guy will accept or reject it! that we have to be responsible enough of our actions!
@ajithlal (14716)
• India
31 Mar 08
I think it is good for the girls to make the first move. Most time boys expect the girls to make their first move. I think a person should tried to become his or her best friend and then make the first move. I think there should be room for friendship to develop before developing love. Most times this helps to understand each other better.
• United States
31 Mar 08
wow...so far, i heared all positive remarks about this topic. It means people nowadays are very broadminded..thanks ajithlal..you make me proud of what I have done before! have a great day!