Too hot for your own good?

@Vvance (280)
United States
March 28, 2012 9:35pm CST
Based on the number of women who have stared me down over the years, I think it would be safe to say that I'm a scorchingly handsome guy. Hehe, forgive me for the self-praise; I am generally not one for bragging, but I had to fling aside all modesty for the sake of this post :P! However, it is a serious issue, and not as trivial as many would say. Because, when people start getting too interested in you, it might become a bit of a menace. On the lighter side of things, your admirers might continually ask you out, or drop subtle(or not so subtle) clues that they want to. But, it can get to the level where they might even start causing real trouble. For instance, they can spread untrue rumors about you, and heavily affect your chances with other people. Have any of you faced situations like these? Do you have any advice for others who might be heading that way? How do you get their obsession to burn out without causing them any heartache, or hurt of any sort? How do you gently convey to them that you're not interested, and that you just don't think that it is meant to happen?
2 responses
GreenMoo
@GreenMoo (11833)
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29 Mar 12
I currently have issues with a neighbour. He sneaks round when he knows my partner is away at work and makes an absolute pest of himself. If I knew how to deflect his attentions without causing offence I would be happy to share, but unfortunately it's something I'm still struggling with. I'm currently keeping him at bay by jokingly referring to my husband's shotgun. Sigh.
Vvance
@Vvance (280)
• United States
29 Mar 12
Oh, sorry to hear that, GreenMoo. I hope he takes your joke about the shotgun seriously and lets you off the hook. But does your husband really have one?
GreenMoo
@GreenMoo (11833)
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29 Mar 12
If he finds out, I expect he'd procure one from somewhere! I'm joking, obviously, about the shotgun. But I take the topic of your discussion quite seriously. If I offend this guy he is likely to bad mouth all over town, and it's only a very small community. And to add an additional confusion to the mix, he owes me money too which I'm only ever likely to get back if I stay on good terms.
Vvance
@Vvance (280)
• United States
30 Mar 12
You're right, I did NOT mean it in that sense. No one is likely to appreciate someone else, especially a neighbor, eyeing his partner, not to mention annoying them.
angelgee14
@angelgee14 (462)
• Philippines
29 Mar 12
If women stares at you, look the other way. Avoid flirting with them, avoid them that's the best way to save their hearts from breaking. :p
Vvance
@Vvance (280)
• United States
29 Mar 12
That's a bit harsh, don't you think? It might make me seem arrogant.