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Either through memes or comments I keep seeing this sentiment pop-up from time to time. And I'm wondering what your (yes, you) consensus is on it.

I for one am too pessimistic to do anything with potential hints. Like even if there is a good chance I still just don't want to risk it.

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[–] Dukeofdummies@kbin.social 15 points 7 months ago (4 children)

I hate the idea of hints. Because A. You then have to make the person your interested in make their own way towards you, and B. Then they have to notice it and then take a risk. I think it's FAR better, to give your crush an opening, serve them a line on a silver platter.

For example:
My wife was interested in me and she opened with:
"Am I too close?" To which I could've replied "nah you're good" or "yes, a bit" without any fuss. but, since I was also interested, I replied.
"Oh nonsense, if anything you're not close enough" which, can easily be dismissed as me being silly, but nope, she's interested. So she responds
'OH really? So how close can I get?"

Like, set up a romantic line. If there's a romantic line to be had. If they're interested, they'll take it.

[–] Daxtron2@startrek.website 16 points 7 months ago (2 children)
[–] frankspurplewings@lemmy.world 23 points 7 months ago (1 children)

This literally described picking up a hint

[–] Daxtron2@startrek.website 4 points 7 months ago

Yep lol, I thought I was going crazy reading it.

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