Look But Do Not Touch?

[Jazzhound]

I'm not all together certain if what I'm about to ask is consonant with RFD guidelines, but here goes.

I take the TTC bus to and from work every day; and today was rather amusing (among other things). I caught a girl nonchalantly gazing at me, hoping I'd reciprocate by smiling or giving her a look back. My sight was on her all that time, but unfortunately for her, I had my Ray-Bans on so she could not be sure. Cutting to the chase -- although she was incredibly attractive, I would wager she was no more than 17 or 18; and I would say that's generous already.

So the question is, do you older gents, possibly even those with kids that age, abstain from looking? Frankly, I would be quite shocked if the majority would deny themselves this harmless pleasure. I personally do not feel looking is at all transgressing; it is a natural impulse to look at beautiful things.

Please share your thoughts, and remember to keep this congenial. I am not a child molestor, pedophile, etc.

[danfromwaterloo]

Hell no, go for it. Like the thread says look but don't touch. And don't look too creepy.

[Roninvancouver]

[bluetroll]

i respect that.... when i'm older i'd be tappin dat shiet.

[CSR]

Stop imagining things.... she was staring at the sign to see if it was her stop yet..... u have kids for crying out loud.... wat are u doing checking out minors...... the "ray-bans" clearly show what kinda guy u are..

[Jazzhound]

I would be most interested in hearing from those who have families or at the very least, in their 30s. Beyond any social stigma it carries; it is very much divided with some who would daringly suggest it is harmless, while others may not be so haste to dismiss the physcological damage it may do. I don't think flirting, in and of itself is harmless. Young girls (especially girls) are very impressionable; it could send the wrong message.

[Roninvancouver]

Can you guys smell that?

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just another freakin' troll.....go bye bye troll boy. Your writing style and content identical to a few trolls banned here before.

[Jazzhound]

Stop imagining things.... she was staring at the sign to see if it was her stop yet..... u have kids for crying out loud.... wat are u doing checking out minors...... the "ray-bans" clearly show what kinda guy u are..

You know what they say about assumptions; and let's just say I am no arse. I don't quite get the "Ray-Bans" comment, either. While it may appear like I'm conceited and artificially inflating my self-esteem, there is no mistaking what she was looking at.

If you still have doubts about what transpired, take the story as purely a hypothetical.

[Jazzhound]

Can you guys smell that?

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just another freakin' troll.....go bye bye troll boy. Your writing style and content identical to a few trolls banned here before.

Grow up, Junior.

Trolling implies it is inflammatory and directly offensive to another member. It is neither of those. If you have nothing constructive to add, don't bother responding.

[Ojam]

Stop imagining things.... she was staring at the sign to see if it was her stop yet..... u have kids for crying out loud.... wat are u doing checking out minors...... the "ray-bans" clearly show what kinda guy u are..

I have Ray-bans...... I only where them when it's sunny and I'm driving though? Is that wrong?

Anyway, How old is the OP?

[thelefteyeguy]

I glance rather that goggle...sounds like what you were doing behind the sunglasses....btw...why do you wear sunglasses in the bus?

maybe she was also wondering why you were wearing sunglasses in the bus/subway?

by the way are you contemplating the act of touching also?

[Jazzhound]

I glance rather that goggle...sounds like what you were doing behind the sunglasses....btw...why do you wear sunglasses in the bus?

maybe she was also wondering why you were wearing sunglasses in the bus/subway?

by the way are you contemplating the act of touching also?

Given what my title explictly says, the answer would be no. As for the reason why I wear sunglasses on the bus, it is simple logic. The sun rises much earlier now that spring is creeping near. It was bright as all hell at 8am. Add to that, I am sensitive to brightness.

Ojam: I am in my late 20's. Never been married, and have no kids. I have never had relations with a minor.

Where is all the hostility coming from? Seems like some of the earlier responders forgot to have their wheaties this morning.

[steve.m]

You have to be careful with women that young. They like to tease older men. Most of them are just doing it so they can tell their frends that some older guy was looking at them and tried to chat them up. It helps to boost their self confidence "Men want me."

Do you think young beautyful women don't get hit on all the time by younger men who are much more good looking than you or I? hell yes

Young women teasing older men remind me of myself when I go bass fishing. Its fun to hook and reel them in and watch the big battle of a 4 pounder on the line. But when I lip them and pull the fish in the boat, all the fun is gone, and I just want to throw them back in the lake because they are slimy and not very edible.

From what I have seen happen to myself and others, many young women of 16-18 are too immature for dating, let alone a serious relationship and marriage.

When one young girl kissed me on the cheeck for "fun" in front of her friends on my elevator, I told her I was going to tell her mother. She looked at me shocked. That should tell you something of their maturity level.

IMO don't even bother looking.

[Roninvancouver]

If you still have doubts about what transpired, take the story as purely a hypothetical.

The troll already admitted his "story" was fake to provide mindless entertainment for him.

just like his other one here:

I'm a very reserved guy with a personality to match, and as a result the courting game has been few and far between. Well, the local supermarket recently hired a very pretty little thing; in fact, so pretty, we're not even in the same sport. She's quite attractive, to say the least. The dilemma is whether or not to approach her, and in doing so would I be unfairly putting her in an akward position. We've developed a very comfortable relationship where she checks out my 1-10 items, and I pay for said items. I would hate to spoil what good thing we have going.

If she says no, I will literally die of embarrassment. So embarrassed that I can no longer shop for food and die of starvation as a consequence.

Choices ...

got therapy??

[devious9191]

The troll already admitted his "story" was fake to provide mindless entertainment for him.

just like his other one here:



got therapy??

It doesn't sound like the poster is the one that needs it... If anyone is looking for some sort of mindless entertainment through confrontation, you're the man Ronin. Why don't you go harass the guy in the drooling thread next.. I'm sure he'd love to hear your opinion on that one.