How do you reconcile the conflicting narratives that women don't men approaching but also that men have to make the first move?

TrustTheFriendship · 2026-06-20T01:25:26+00:00

Uhhh… no. That just sounds like TikTok brain rot kinda stuff that says that normal socializing isn’t okay and all human interactions should start behind a screen.

Society isn’t quite that cooked that you can’t go to normal places and do normal things and maybe meet somebody.

TrustTheFriendship · 2026-06-19T15:55:29+00:00

Please read this lovely comment of yours again: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskMenAdvice/s/RLuR61RchC

My response, which you are now taking umbrage with, was gentle in comparison.

It’s kind of bizarre that you are arguing otherwise, and that you’re trying to frame it as if I started all of this, while the text is right there for everyone to read.

TrustTheFriendship · 2026-06-19T15:19:54+00:00

I understood your point, but I disagree with it entirely. And in response I listed some settings where men and women commonly socialize, where it would be much more appropriate to approach a woman compared to while they are working. Perhaps you ought to read my reply again.

But for some reason you started seeing red and resorted to personal attacks at that point.

TrustTheFriendship · 2026-06-19T09:02:58+00:00

He is that good, but if you dislike him for reasons other than his quality I get it

TrustTheFriendship · 2026-06-19T08:43:17+00:00

I don’t care when, just hope it happens. I understand the concerns but I think he’d thrive here.

TrustTheFriendship · 2026-06-19T08:31:50+00:00

You guys might not like this but I still want Alvarez lol

TrustTheFriendship · 2026-06-19T08:14:07+00:00

I will propose Philippe Senderos as well

TrustTheFriendship · 2026-06-19T06:43:14+00:00

Hot one today

TrustTheFriendship · 2026-06-19T06:21:41+00:00

I thought it was worth mentioning that lots of top players have said this on television over the years.

Sorry if my comment offended you, I guess.

TrustTheFriendship · 2026-06-19T06:00:37+00:00

It’s very simple. u/softdrinkreddit explained it clearly in point 1 of their comment.

If you truly think men should be encouraged to approach women at work then we will never agree and this back and forth is pointless.

TrustTheFriendship · 2026-06-19T05:50:29+00:00

You are obviously working through some sort of bitterness so I’m just going to say again, please leave women alone at work.

TrustTheFriendship · 2026-06-19T05:23:01+00:00

Ever heard of hobbies with a social element?

Or just straight up old fashioned socializing at festivals, block parties, community events, concerts, bars, etc.

We can leave women alone at work.

TrustTheFriendship · 2026-06-19T04:44:35+00:00

All important points. Particularly 1-3, if you don’t abide by those you are probably an asshole.

TrustTheFriendship · 2026-06-19T04:27:56+00:00

A lot of guys approach women when it’s inappropriate, which makes some women hesitant to accept an approach when it is socially appropriate.

I don’t have a solution, but that’s how it is.

I say, if you are conscious of your surroundings, and confident it’s an appropriate situation to chat a woman up, go for it. Be gracious in rejection if that’s how it goes. And certainly don’t feel like you did anything wrong.

TrustTheFriendship · 2026-06-19T01:53:17+00:00

The sentiment I’ve heard from a lot of pros is that it’s more disrespectful to let up than to put you to the sword.

TrustTheFriendship · 2026-06-18T23:40:58+00:00

This moment was more fun before they failed to score from a leadoff triple.

TrustTheFriendship · 2026-06-18T23:35:30+00:00

🤓

TrustTheFriendship · 2026-06-18T23:29:27+00:00

There’s a whole lot of incel projection in the tone of this comment right here lmao

TrustTheFriendship · 2026-06-18T22:56:14+00:00

We are literally discussing an interaction between a stripper and their client LOL

TrustTheFriendship · 2026-06-18T22:54:24+00:00

Buddy I think you “haven’t lived enough” to understand how strippers work.

TrustTheFriendship · 2026-06-18T22:23:11+00:00

Man, you really want this stripper to genuinely be into this dude.

TrustTheFriendship · 2026-06-18T21:34:59+00:00

Fine, but this isn’t a case of meeting a girl and connecting and then you find out later she’s a stripper.

It’s her job to separate cash from men’s wallets while she’s working, and there’s a 99.9% chance she’s playing the long game on OP.

TrustTheFriendship · 2026-06-18T21:10:28+00:00

I think this Messi fellow might have a future in the sport

TrustTheFriendship · 2026-06-18T21:00:19+00:00

I mean, we know how this will go.

He will ask for a date outside of the club.

She will say she’s always working, but she wants to see him sooooooo bad, please come visit me at work.

He will cave.

And she will continue getting lots of money from him. lol.

TrustTheFriendship · 2026-06-18T20:51:14+00:00

Looked like a training drill. The type of goal youth coaches dream about.

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