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Mr Redknapp said:
Agree with that 100%, lasses don't take the piss if they don't like you.

I love her winding me up (her blue eyes are flawless like 💘 ) which is why i overthought on monday when i told her not to miss me and cry when im on holiday:lol: . But she does like spending time with me and would like to spend time with her at the work's Christmas party in a couple of weeks.
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Take it slow marra. If you spend alot of time together at the party and things go well then ask her out for a meal and/or drinks. Also reel in the piss taking if you do get a date.
 

Gennaro Savastano said:
See my edit as well mate. Reel in the piss taking of on a date.

I'm doing ok marra. Thanks for asking.
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Totally agree, i felt a bit guilty when I took the piss the last time I saw her, in my defence i have been such a wet blanket that i feel i can't win the last 20 years :lol:. im getting there though. it's hard though because you dont want to be dickhead but you dont want to be a pushover!
 
Mr Redknapp said:
Totally agree, i felt a bit guilty when I took the piss the last time I saw her, in my defence i have been such a wet blanket that i feel i can't win the last 20 years :lol:. im getting there though. it's hard though because you dont want to be dickhead but you dont want to be a pushover!
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If she's taking the piss back then it's probably a bit flirty mate but if you're together one on one she will want to get to know you in a more serious way. Ask her about herself but without being too full on and answer any questions she asks you as honestly as you can.

We are all clueless and awkward really mate but there is somebody out there for everyone. Just got to fins a click somewhere.
 
Gennaro Savastano said:
If she's taking the piss back then it's probably a bit flirty mate but if you're together one on one she will want to get to know you in a more serious way. Ask her about herself but without being too full on and answer any questions she asks you as honestly as you can.

We are all clueless and awkward really mate but there is somebody out there for everyone. Just got to fins a click somewhere.
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Think you make interesting points mate, I like the fact she took the piss out of me in front of others but it was more like she singled me out in a flirty way... her eyes man ❤️ ... ahem excuse me..

Yep, but I can feel a bit cynical in finding a woman but surely there's someone out there for me.. i love women and i'm not a controlling prick.. sorry members of RTG you don't need my dirty laundry ;)
 
Mr Redknapp said:
Thanks mate, that's why i'm getting a bit anxious, i don't want to bugger it up and i'm aware of my lack of experience. I felt i took the piss too much the last time i saw her. It was a monday though so she probably couldn't be arsed :lol:. i've been intimidated to accept women don't like simps.
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Just play it straight, your final comment isn't always correct. It's about meeting her so she can find the real you, even if you tell her the p*ss taking was your way of hiding a lack of confidence.
 
70s traveller said:
Just play it straight, your final comment isn't always correct. It's about meeting her so she can find the real you, even if you tell her the p*ss taking was your way of hiding a lack of confidence.
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I do take the piss out of mates and that, just overthinking really ;). it goes back to my lack of experience and constantly being turned down as you're bound to question yourself, it's human nature..

plus my dad being passed away a month ago has added to all this haha
 
Mr Redknapp said:
I do take the piss out of mates and that, just overthinking really ;). it goes back to my lack of experience and constantly being turned down as you're bound to question yourself, it's human nature..

plus my dad being passed away a month ago has added to all this haha
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I knew from p*sstakers at work it was largely down to their lack of confidence, in which case people question themselves - it is human nature, then if someone feels vulnerable following a loss it all adds up. Humans overthink everything that's important to them so you aren't alone in that. The female is possibly going through the same thoughts.
 
70s traveller said:
I knew from p*sstakers at work it was largely down to their lack of confidence, in which case people question themselves - it is human nature, then if someone feels vulnerable following a loss it all adds up. Humans overthink everything that's important to them so you aren't alone in that. The female is possibly going through the same thoughts.
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I get you like but there are some mates that we do take the piss out of from an affectionate place though ;)
 
Few years ago I started planning all my Xmas shopping so that I buy the bulk on Black Friday to avoid the anxiety and stress of Xmas + 2 birthdays in the week leading up to it.

Now I just had all that stress now. I absolutely hate every part of it, shopping - and the looking around to see what to buy, where to get the best prices etc - absolutely kills me. I know the kids love it, but I wish Xmas would just go away.

I have agreed with the missus and my folks to not buy anything for eachother anymore - its all for the kids. But I still have to buy Xmas and birthday presents from them to give, which is basically the exact same thing.

Feel like just getting on a plane for a month until its all over.
 
PTR said:
Now I just had all that stress now. I absolutely hate every part of it, shopping - and the looking around to see what to buy, where to get the best prices etc - absolutely kills me. I know the kids love it, but I wish Xmas would just go away.

I have agreed with the missus and my folks to not buy anything for eachother anymore - its all for the kids. But I still have to buy Xmas and birthday presents from them to give, which is basically the exact same thing.

Feel like just getting on a plane for a month until its all over.
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As much as I love Christmas I could nicely do with binning it for the hassle & planning involved.
 
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PTR said:
Happy to report I've got 75% of it done now - Its such a relief!
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I had 90% of my shopping arranged by Sept, now it's just the wrapping up, cards delivery sorting & whatever else last minute the Mrs wants....oh aye and the Xmas din turkey etc to get, avoid a night out or two. What I do gets earlier every year. There'll be something I've forgotten. Dain't kna when the tree will be coming out and going up so I'd best get me bah humbug face sorted 🎅
 
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Well I've put the tree up and wish I hadn't my eldest daughter hasn't spoken to me in 4 years still don't know why and in the summer I got a message never to try and contact her again. My youngest came back from Uni in the summer at first we were speaking but she's not now, she's back living with the ex so the brainwashing will have been intense so not feeling too Christmassy. I did have a night in Hartlepool with a team from the Cornerstone homeless charity checking if anyone was sleeping rough - we did find someone and got them into emergency accommodation but it was quite sobering.
 
Parkmaverick said:
Well I've put the tree up and wish I hadn't my eldest daughter hasn't spoken to me in 4 years still don't know why and in the summer I got a message never to try and contact her again. My youngest came back from Uni in the summer at first we were speaking but she's not now, she's back living with the ex so the brainwashing will have been intense so not feeling too Christmassy. I did have a night in Hartlepool with a team from the Cornerstone homeless charity checking if anyone was sleeping rough - we did find someone and got them into emergency accommodation but it was quite sobering.
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You alright mate?
 
Parkmaverick said:
Well I've put the tree up and wish I hadn't my eldest daughter hasn't spoken to me in 4 years still don't know why and in the summer I got a message never to try and contact her again. My youngest came back from Uni in the summer at first we were speaking but she's not now, she's back living with the ex so the brainwashing will have been intense so not feeling too Christmassy. I did have a night in Hartlepool with a team from the Cornerstone homeless charity checking if anyone was sleeping rough - we did find someone and got them into emergency accommodation but it was quite sobering.
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Good work from you and the Cornerstone charity.

I hope your daughters come round, keep trying to reach out, even if it is just a wee Christmas card to them.

Meanwhile look after yourself.
 
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