If you were going to tell your date a recent story about someone trying to pick you up, which would you be more inclined to tell: A story about a girl who tries to pick you up or a story about a gay man who tries to pick you up? I don't care if you normally wouldn't do either or even if the story would be true. Assume for this that you would. And that the story is recent enough to believe that it is still a possiblity that this person can or still is pursuing you.
Girl Story
The whole social proof thing, and that other girls are attracted to or want you. that you are desirable. Also can make her jealous that some other girl might take you first. however the fact that you are the one telling the story may seem to her like less than a masculine move. You shouldn't have to try to prove social proof to her, you should be able to demonstrate it without saying a word or doing a thing.
Gay Man Story
The jealousy factor might not kick in so much if they know you aren't into guys. Though this story could potentially have a lot more humor in it while still demonstrating that you are desirable. It can therefore come off more as a story rather than you seeming like you are trying to prove something to her.
I told the gay man story to a girl I'm dating the other night, just as a comical story to tell without really thinking about it any other way. I sort of joked around that I'd call him back and whatnot and we both had a couple laughs before the conversation moved elsewhere. Like half an hour later there is a lull in the conversation and she breaks the silence by bringing it up saying "so that guy, you're not really going to call him are you?" Only she said it in about twenty times as many words. She seemed actually concerned that I might. So I busted on her a bit for that, joking with her that now she had some competition.
Which then got me thinking to the question I'm asking you all.
Girl Story
The whole social proof thing, and that other girls are attracted to or want you. that you are desirable. Also can make her jealous that some other girl might take you first. however the fact that you are the one telling the story may seem to her like less than a masculine move. You shouldn't have to try to prove social proof to her, you should be able to demonstrate it without saying a word or doing a thing.
Gay Man Story
The jealousy factor might not kick in so much if they know you aren't into guys. Though this story could potentially have a lot more humor in it while still demonstrating that you are desirable. It can therefore come off more as a story rather than you seeming like you are trying to prove something to her.
I told the gay man story to a girl I'm dating the other night, just as a comical story to tell without really thinking about it any other way. I sort of joked around that I'd call him back and whatnot and we both had a couple laughs before the conversation moved elsewhere. Like half an hour later there is a lull in the conversation and she breaks the silence by bringing it up saying "so that guy, you're not really going to call him are you?" Only she said it in about twenty times as many words. She seemed actually concerned that I might. So I busted on her a bit for that, joking with her that now she had some competition.
Which then got me thinking to the question I'm asking you all.