And here's what he posted on the site today:
Some of my thoughts considering the subject:
There's a fine line we guys ride when approaching a girl we find attractive. There's an invisible balance between "putting ourselves out there" (what some of us call, "growing some balls") and being seen as "creepy".
I'm positive that, to varying degrees, every guy I know has experienced what Patrick did that day on the subway. You see a cute girl, but the opportunity to start up a conversation in a way that won't come across as creepy just doesn't make itself apparent. Or maybe you are able to break that ice, you're able to say hi or exchange a few words but in the given situation asking for her phone number just wouldn't seem appropriate. You could hardly expect her to give her number to someone she's known for 5 seconds. The opportunity is fleeting, and then she's gone. The opportunity has passed and you kick yourself for not doing...something. I know I have experienced this; and, considering recent conversations with roommates and friends, I know they have as well---one as recent as last night.
Anyways, who knows if it will work out between Patrick and this girl, but it sure makes for a great story. Every guy's daydream. Way to go Patrick.
7 comments:
I hadn't seen this!! Loved it! BUT for heavens sake just talk to her... This whole website thing- flattering but sorta crazy. Word to all the guys. If you are NOT creepy... Just go for it. Out of all the times I have been approached- the good and the awkward. I have always been impressed and flattered.
Go big of go home.
anna,
Thanks for your comment! I hope to see more of you around on here.
If you click on the link within the post that says "online video" you'll see a video of Patrick explaining to a friend that he was going to ask her for her number and how his opportunity of doing so while coming across as not crazy slipped away quickly at a subway stop. :)
I've totally been in this guys shoes.
Glad you enjoyed the post.
I was waiting for the C train once and this super cute irish guy started talking to me, it was awesome and I'm sad that I never saw him again. I probably wouldn't have given him my number though, what if he was a serial rapist??
I agree with you Yancy. This happen to me just the other day, I saw a cute girl on the way uptown (serious eye contact), then she got off and I continued. Then, I went home and changed, then headed back downtown, I rode in a completely different car than I usually ride in and at 86th guess who got on? Yep that same cutie. She was on the way to the gym (clothes told me that) and I didnt have the balls to say a word. Just more eye contact. it was providence, and i wussed out. boo for me.
tamara got to interview them both for gma. she-with-the-rosy-cheeks is named camille (!!!) and is from australia. le sigh.
Oh my gosh Yancy, this post brought absolute joy to my heart! I hadn't heard about this story! It reminded me of some sappy chickflick that I would watch over and over again in my pajamas. I'm glad to hear that real passionate love stories such as these truly exist in this modern world. I love it.
Anna is right, what girl isn't at least flattered when a guy approaches, even if she isn't interested? There is really nothing to lose in this scenario.
i'm just waiting to see what the website is called for the man who wishes he stalked me on the subway...
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