Topic: Don't Ask
no photo
Mon 12/12/11 07:25 PM
I think maybe the fact that she got upset with you,,and the fact that you feel her a sort of drama queen,,,that MAYBE,,,just MAYBE you BOTH might have issues about each of you,,,that gets on the nerves of the other,,,and for that,,,its kind-of ever lasting and not going to develop into a MORE kind-of thing?
Figure out your desires for her,,and your dis-likes within her,,and weigh them?
If you can BE HUMBLE,,and still feel a man,,and want to try to be MORE in her eyes,,,then DO THAT!
But if you feel she's MORE than you can tolerate,,call it quits?
Good luck,,,,,drinker


no photo
Mon 12/12/11 08:26 PM

Seriously,did I do something wrong, was recently on a date with a woman that I have known for a couple of years, the topic of the conversation we were having somehow landed on how a cd matures, as she was thinking about investing in one.

For some unknown reason my date started becoming agitated with me and accused me of talking down to her which she found to be very insulting, she seemed to be having a problem comprehending what I was attempting to explain to her.

And this is not the first time this has happened to me, I guess you could say that I am a very well read and informed individual on various subject matter, sometimes I have a tendency to switch over to teaching mode without realizing I am doing this.

It seems as if every time a woman ask's a man for advice, it will always backfire on the man, why are woman always shooting the messenger, if you don't like the answer you shouldn't ask.


You answered your own question about whether you did something wrong when you told us you switch to "teaching mode." Knowing you do this, do your best not to do so, because it may sound like you're lecturing her or talking down to her. So, it isn't so much about not wanting the answer, it's the way you delivered the answer.

kre8karma's photo
Mon 12/12/11 08:32 PM

several mistakes there miko

1. attempting to have an intelligent conversation with a woman

2. continuing to speak to said woman after you had been given "the look" (i wasn't there but i guarantee i guarantee she gave you "the look" / bulldog double guarantee - patent pending)

3. you admitted in front of several women (here and probably elsewhere) that you made a mistake, and have made the same mistake several times

i will stop now and simply add that in future conversations with a woman (or women) just listen and every five or six seconds nod and say "uh huh". throw in a "that's interesting" for extra credit


Wow, Ese: Nobody's taking that bait? Things have sure changed around here; now where did I put my flamethrower?:tongue:

no photo
Mon 12/12/11 08:34 PM
laugh

no photo
Mon 12/12/11 08:35 PM


several mistakes there miko

1. attempting to have an intelligent conversation with a woman

2. continuing to speak to said woman after you had been given "the look" (i wasn't there but i guarantee i guarantee she gave you "the look" / bulldog double guarantee - patent pending)

3. you admitted in front of several women (here and probably elsewhere) that you made a mistake, and have made the same mistake several times

i will stop now and simply add that in future conversations with a woman (or women) just listen and every five or six seconds nod and say "uh huh". throw in a "that's interesting" for extra credit


Wow, Ese: Nobody's taking that bait? Things have sure changed around here; now where did I put my flamethrower?:tongue:


Gotta love that when no one takes the bait, someone tries to stir the pot. :tongue:

kre8karma's photo
Mon 12/12/11 08:38 PM



several mistakes there miko

1. attempting to have an intelligent conversation with a woman

2. continuing to speak to said woman after you had been given "the look" (i wasn't there but i guarantee i guarantee she gave you "the look" / bulldog double guarantee - patent pending)

3. you admitted in front of several women (here and probably elsewhere) that you made a mistake, and have made the same mistake several times

i will stop now and simply add that in future conversations with a woman (or women) just listen and every five or six seconds nod and say "uh huh". throw in a "that's interesting" for extra credit


Wow, Ese: Nobody's taking that bait? Things have sure changed around here; now where did I put my flamethrower?:tongue:


Gotta love that when no one takes the bait, someone tries to stir the pot. :tongue:
Just dropping in to cause trouble. I'll go now

no photo
Mon 12/12/11 08:40 PM
Edited by esebulldog on Mon 12/12/11 08:40 PM
uh huh, that's interesting

no photo
Mon 12/12/11 08:47 PM
laugh

miko1960's photo
Mon 12/12/11 08:58 PM
Edited by miko1960 on Mon 12/12/11 09:01 PM
Woman are just to sensitive about everything, I have spoke in this same manner with males and they didn't think I was talking down to them, most take it for what it is, I honestly think woman just like to get a rise from us men, so they can have their way more.

no photo
Mon 12/12/11 09:04 PM

That's why I love this place, everyone makes everybody's nerves pop drinks

and to Miko: Hope you got an answer to your answered question :banana:

no photo
Mon 12/12/11 09:28 PM

Woman are just to sensitive about everything, I have spoke in this same manner with males and they didn't think I was talking down to them, most take it for what it is, I honestly think woman just like to get a rise from us men, so they can have their way more.


Sounds like you're being awfully sensitive about her being bothered by the way you talked to her. It also sounds like you know you've done this before. So why not do your best to avoid it? You already know why she's upset and it has happened before, so common sense would say don't talk like that when explaining things.

no photo
Mon 12/12/11 10:20 PM


That's why I love this place, everyone makes everybody's nerves pop drinks

and to Miko: Hope you got an answer to your answered question :banana:


pop? did you mean dada?

no photo
Mon 12/12/11 11:10 PM



That's why I love this place, everyone makes everybody's nerves pop drinks

and to Miko: Hope you got an answer to your answered question :banana:


pop? did you mean dada?


Uhuh and his whole wicked gangsta! LMAO

no photo
Tue 12/13/11 06:55 AM

Woman are just to sensitive about everything, I have spoke in this same manner with males and they didn't think I was talking down to them, most take it for what it is, I honestly think woman just like to get a rise from us men, so they can have their way more.


that's a pretty big generalization - not all women are the same

maybe try getting to know some women as friends outside of dating and reflect a little on some bias or myths you might believe about women - the "mythology" is usually what causes generalizations

no photo
Tue 12/13/11 12:09 PM

And this is not the first time this has happened to me, I guess you could say that I am a very well read and informed individual on various subject matter, sometimes I have a tendency to switch over to teaching mode without realizing I am doing this.



My best friend is like you. He also has a tendency to be condescending and go into a long winded diatribe when he’s explaining even the simplest thing. We argue like mad about it because I don't let him get away with it. Good to her for not letting you get away with it!

If you’re explanations are not being well received, then maybe you need to take your ‘audience’ into consideration a little more, it may save you from becoming a florist.

navygirl's photo
Tue 12/13/11 02:52 PM

Woman are just to sensitive about everything, I have spoke in this same manner with males and they didn't think I was talking down to them, most take it for what it is, I honestly think woman just like to get a rise from us men, so they can have their way more.


Sounds like more baiting to upset the women here on mingles. pitchfork

navygirl's photo
Tue 12/13/11 03:01 PM
Edited by navygirl on Tue 12/13/11 03:02 PM

Woman are just to sensitive about everything, I have spoke in this same manner with males and they didn't think I was talking down to them, most take it for what it is, I honestly think woman just like to get a rise from us men, so they can have their way more.


Oh incidentially; I know exactly how to make a man overly sensitive; I just do something better than him or without his help. Man, talk about being over sensitive. I find it quite interesting just how sensitive your egos can be. :laughing:


no photo
Tue 12/13/11 03:04 PM


Woman are just to sensitive about everything, I have spoke in this same manner with males and they didn't think I was talking down to them, most take it for what it is, I honestly think woman just like to get a rise from us men, so they can have their way more.

Sounds like more baiting to upset the women here on mingles.

uh huh, that's interesting

navygirl's photo
Tue 12/13/11 03:05 PM



Woman are just to sensitive about everything, I have spoke in this same manner with males and they didn't think I was talking down to them, most take it for what it is, I honestly think woman just like to get a rise from us men, so they can have their way more.

Sounds like more baiting to upset the women here on mingles.

uh huh, that's interesting



I see you are a man of few words. spock

pyxxie13's photo
Tue 12/13/11 03:36 PM

several mistakes there miko

1. attempting to have an intelligent conversation with a woman

2. continuing to speak to said woman after you had been given "the look" (i wasn't there but i guarantee i guarantee she gave you "the look" / bulldog double guarantee - patent pending)

3. you admitted in front of several women (here and probably elsewhere) that you made a mistake, and have made the same mistake several times

i will stop now and simply add that in future conversations with a woman (or women) just listen and every five or six seconds nod and say "uh huh". throw in a "that's interesting" for extra credit

A ideal man!bigsmile