I am entering the dating game for the first time in my life. I was married for 8 years, together for 14. Straight out of high school. So I never had to do the dating thing and meet new people. I’m now divorced (circumstances that were absolutely out of my control). We separated 2 years ago and she dragged her feet for the whole divorce process and I don’t have anything at all linking me to her, so she is completely gone out of my life. Just wanted to clarify that so it doesn’t sound like I’m rebounding. I am now trying to learn the dating game as a 33 year old and it hasn’t been great.
I’ve been reading some stuff and find that a lot of women feel uncomfortable when a man approaches them. I really would like to avoid making someone uncomfortable as that is the last thing I would want to do. I have been told that I have a very friendly personality and that I “look safe”. Not really sure exactly how someone can look safe, but I guess I do.
So in what circumstances would you be ok with the a man approaching you? I’m not talking like a cheesy one liner, or a creepy compliment. I’m talking more like initiating small talk to get the conversation rolling. Also, what kind of compliments would you think are ok? Complimenting hair? Complimenting the eye makeup? Complimenting the outfit? I feel like complimenting anything on her body would probably not be received well.
Sorry for the long post. I just figured getting some women’s point of views would be a good idea so I can avoid making anyone feel anything negative.