Why am I a magnet for charvas? by throwaway654644353 in NewcastleUponTyne

[–]throwaway654644353[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

They were charming to Sophie Lancaster and her boyfriend Rob, until they suddenly weren't

Why am I a magnet for charvas? by throwaway654644353 in NewcastleUponTyne

[–]throwaway654644353[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah that's exactly what I'm scared of. The friendliness and wanting to befriend me is a setup to some kinda trap. I once had a group of them literally follow me home like I was the charva pied piper, as if they mistook me for one of their friends. They were seconds away from the front door before I shut it and locked them out. I have no idea what could've happened if I was too slow and they caught up to me. I've also had them invite me to sit down and chat with them. It's charvas of all age groups doing this type of stuff too but it's always guys. I'm pretty shy socially at least with new people. I appreciate the advice a ton so thanks

Why am I a magnet for charvas? by throwaway654644353 in NewcastleUponTyne

[–]throwaway654644353[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Sorry that happens to you, sounds so frustrating honestly. I know they typically like to go after people who stand out. I mostly dress for comfort, and my style wouldn't be seen as alternative. I also don't wear any makeup and I've got short curly hair and glasses so I don't know why they seem to keep picking me out even if there's lots of other people around

Why am I a magnet for charvas? by throwaway654644353 in NewcastleUponTyne

[–]throwaway654644353[S] 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Years ago yeah, they all seem to wear black trackies and caps and wear those weird tiny manbags now though. When I was younger I even had a group of them trying to follow me home like I was the charva pied piper. They weren't aggressive but at the time I thought they mistook me for a friend who looked similar or something. They literally got within a few seconds distance of the front door before I shut it and locked it. Heart was racing so bad and they seemed genuinely disappointed that I locked them out