Why are young women in their 20s cowards in approaching men?

mr_fegelien

I'm in my 20s but look like about 17/18. The times I get approached on the street, it's usually by old/drunk men asking me if I'm Muslim.

On the rare occasion like today when I get approached by women around my age, they are always teenage girls. These two were american tourists (both 17) drunk and asked me for a tenner which I gave them. Said thanks and told me I have a big ass..:D

Now, why does that never happen from women the same age bracket as me? I swear to God, they seem so closed off. Not even in romantic contexts but general approaching. Never ask for directions, never ask for money, so rude.

EmmetSpiceland

I think young woman these days are afraid of saying “anything” to a guy in case they get accused of some form of sexual assault.

Princess Consuela Bananahammock

Don't need to - why make the effort?

That said, it does also lead to the all-men-are-bastards belief.

dxhound2005

mr_fegelien wrote: »

I'm in my 20s but look like about 17/18. The times I get approached on the street, it's usually by old/drunk men asking me if I'm Muslim.

On the rare occasion like today when I get approached by women around my age, they are always teenage girls. These two were american tourists (both 17) drunk and asked me for a tenner which I gave them. Said thanks and told me I have a big ass..:D

Now, why does that never happen from women the same age bracket as me? I swear to God, they seem so closed off. Not even in romantic contexts but general approaching. Never ask for directions, never ask for money, so rude.

Do you always ask their age? They could be 20 somethings who look like teenagers.

Sir Osis of Liver.

Maybe it's your fcukin humongous arse that puts them off.

mr_fegelien

mr_fegelien wrote: »

I'm in my 20s but look like about 17/18. The times I get approached on the street, it's usually by old/drunk men asking me if I'm Muslim.

On the rare occasion like today when I get approached by women around my age, they are always teenage girls. These two were american tourists (both 17) drunk and asked me for a tenner which I gave them. Said thanks and told me I have a big ass..:D

Now, why does that never happen from women the same age bracket as me? I swear to God, they seem so closed off. Not even in romantic contexts but general approaching. Never ask for directions, never ask for money, so rude.

What did they need the tenner for?

Insect Overlord

Ward J. Littell wrote: »

What did they need the tenner for?

To make his story seem more plausible/less fictional, obviously...

mr_fegelien

EmmetSpiceland wrote: »

I think young woman these days are afraid of saying “anything” to a guy in case they get accused of some form of sexual assault.

Hmmmm.I thought it was the reverse? I don't know any women losing their jobs over things like MeToo

Scarinae

Maybe they have no reason to approach you and are just getting on with their lives?

mr_fegelien

Insect Overlord wrote: »

To make his story seem more plausible/less fictional, obviously...

they wanted to buy a naggin.

Gime a tenner, OP

odyssey06

OP if you are ever in Barcelona you will find the young ladies very approachable. But i think they are looking for more than a tenner.

And if anyone in Dublin offers you a hug, check your wallet.

biko

This reminds me somehow of the old "Girls reversing into guys at discos" thread.
Good times.

One eyed Jack

mr_fegelien wrote: »

I'm in my 20s but look like about 17/18. The times I get approached on the street, it's usually by old/drunk men asking me if I'm Muslim.

On the rare occasion like today when I get approached by women around my age, they are always teenage girls. These two were american tourists (both 17) drunk

What? Are you sure it’s the girls were drunk?

One eyed Jack

One eyed Jack wrote: »

What? Are you sure it’s the girls were drunk?

He's probably hungover after the leaving cert results celebrations.

Airyfairy12

Unfortunately women learn from a young age not to approach men. Generally what happens is the guy gets a big head and treats the girl terribly, tells all his mates she's crazy and in love with him when all she's done is show a little bit of interest or he spreads rumours about her that she's a slut and desperate for his D, all because she sent the first text or asked him on a date.
Not every man is like this but enough of them are to scare women off making the first move with any man again, its just too risky.

Church on Tuesday

Sir Osis of Liver. wrote: »

Maybe it's your fcukin humongous arse that puts them off.

Nah it's all about dat booty.

kowloon

bluewolf wrote: »

Gime a tenner, OP

I have to give a hand shandy for that kind of cash, I'm clearly missing a trick.

TomSweeney

mr_fegelien wrote: »

I'm in my 20s but look like about 17/18. The times I get approached on the street, it's usually by old/drunk men asking me if I'm Muslim.

On the rare occasion like today when I get approached by women around my age, they are always teenage girls. These two were american tourists (both 17) drunk and asked me for a tenner which I gave them. Said thanks and told me I have a big ass..:D

Now, why does that never happen from women the same age bracket as me? I swear to God, they seem so closed off. Not even in romantic contexts but general approaching. Never ask for directions, never ask for money, so rude.

When does school start OP ?

You gonna be doing your junior cert or transition year ?

mr_fegelien

TomSweeney wrote: »

When does school start OP ?

You gonna be doing your junior cert or transition year ?

I repeated my LC twice and failed again so it looks like a PLC for me.

FFred

Go to bed fat arrse....

mr_fegelien

mr_fegelien wrote: »

I repeated my LC twice and failed again so it looks like a PLC for me.

I'm experiencing deja vu here. This all sounds very familiar.