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So telling a woman. I like to watch that TV show too' is how a guy ends up in the friendzone?

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This girl on youtube said......dont try to connect with a woman by saying "I like the office too and say we should watch it together with some popcorn.     She said it doesnt lead to romance because the guy you are interested in like to do MANLY things like watching football.  lol     So she said connect on the type of music she likes where you can go to concerts or types of food where you can go to dinner.

 

So if that is the case why mention what types of tv shows I like on a dating profile??????????

basil67 Established Member

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I would suggest you pay less attention to self declared dating experts on YouTube.   

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Love Yourself First Member

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Mention how you spend your time, tell them how much tv you watch as opposed to what

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1 minute ago, IntBrowser said:

This girl on youtube said......So if that is the case why mention what types of tv shows I like on a dating profile??????????

Oh it’s on YouTube so it must be true.  
I’m sure it’s true for her, but in general not true at all.  And if that is a key part of how she assess character and makes decisions, bullet dodged.  

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2 minutes ago, Love Yourself First said:

Mention how you spend your time, tell them how much tv you watch as opposed to what

I spend my weekends in an The Office LARP.   :)   

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22 minutes ago, IntBrowser said:

This girl on youtube said......dont try to connect with a woman by saying "I like the office too and say we should watch it together with some popcorn.     She said it doesnt lead to romance because the guy you are interested in like to do MANLY things like watching football.  lol     So she said connect on the type of music she likes where you can go to concerts or types of food where you can go to dinner.

 

So if that is the case why mention what types of tv shows I like on a dating profile??????????

That's...so stupid.

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ShyViolet Established Member

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Umm this doesn't make any sense.

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14 minutes ago, ShyViolet said:

Umm this doesn't make any sense.

She said it dont lead to going out on dates.    So if you say you like a certain type of music you can tell her about a upcoming concert or a certain food and invite her to dinner

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It's still nonsensical.  

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ShyViolet Established Member

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20 minutes ago, IntBrowser said:

She said it dont lead to going out on dates.    So if you say you like a certain type of music you can tell her about a upcoming concert or a certain food and invite her to dinner

Some random person in youtube comments said it, so it must be true. 🤔

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3 hours ago, IntBrowser said:

This girl on youtube said......dont try to connect with a woman by saying "I like the office too and say we should watch it together with some popcorn.     She said it doesnt lead to romance because the guy you are interested in like to do MANLY things like watching football.  lol     So she said connect on the type of music she likes where you can go to concerts or types of food where you can go to dinner.

 

So if that is the case why mention what types of tv shows I like on a dating profile??????????

If I’m understanding this correctly, I think she’s giving tips on how to transition from 2D interests to asking a person out on a romantic date(date ideas) where she thinks a dinner is more romantic than popcorn in front of the tv. The point isn’t about football being more manly than a particular tv show. Maybe she tried to be funny about it but it came off the wrong way. 

For ie, if you both enjoy the same genre or type of music it’s a lead to types of concerts you can attend together(a more romantic date idea than the generic Netflix and chill).

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ExpatInItaly Established Member

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4 hours ago, IntBrowser said:

She said it dont lead to going out on dates.    

So?

It's one person's opinion. A person who is trying to get views on Youtube. You have to sharpen your crticial thinking skills, and stop looking for reasons to position yourself as a victim against the world of women. 

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8 hours ago, IntBrowser said:

 why mention what types of tv shows I like on a dating profile?

Why indeed. Who puts that on dating profiles anyway?

Anyone whose life revolves around tv shows this much is probably someone who's not that interesting.

Stick to pertinent information.

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Yea because telling people you like tv is totally your dating problem

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basil67 Established Member

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Come on guys....the two of us totally connected over Buffy.   And True Blood.  

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be yourself.  If you aren't... then the real you will eventually come out, and that could be a deal breaker.

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3 hours ago, basil67 said:

Come on guys....the two of us totally connected over Buffy.   And True Blood.  

Bangel vs Spuffy?

Go! 

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4 minutes ago, Alpaca said:

Bangel vs Spuffy?

Go! 

😄

Spangel 

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Dude, just talk to women like normal people. Find out their interests..... 

Struck up a conversation with a woman the other day on the plane, found out she likes Ice cream, now me and her are going out on a date in search of the citys best ice cream shop..... don't overthink it. It's only hard when you start to force it.

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You can connect romantically over anything. Literally anything. Dog walking, complaining about a landlord, church, hobbies. I once had a woman tell me that she just loved my laugh.

 I'm guessing that the youtube wisdom-giver was saying that at some point in the conversation--if you're interested in romance--you have to generate some romantic energy or acknowledge such energy. 

There are folks out there (I used to do this) who will carry on a multi-hour conversation on a favorite tv show, thinking that with each advancing minute they are advancing their romantic agenda and connection.  In fact, you can actually end up hiding your romantic interest by the way you talk about a favorite tv show or common activity--even if you talk for hours! You can get lost in the weeds instead of staying connected to the person you're talking to. And you keep running from opportunities to say, "Hey, would you like to grab coffee some time?"

This reminds me of a coworker I used to have amazing conversations with---about politics and international affairs. I was baffled because these conversations were electrifying. I remember telling a male bud that talking to this woman about international affairs (or history or genoicide) was downright sexy. That's weird, I said to my bud. 

"No it's not," my buddy said (he knew this woman). "She talks in a very flirtatious way--even when talking international affairs."

Interesting, she damped down that flirtatious energy once she began to date another guy.  Anyway, the point goes along with what others have said: any topic can be the jumping off point towards romance.

It's the energy between the people that matters, not the topic or the length of the conversation. 

 

 

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6 hours ago, basil67 said:

Come on guys....the two of us totally connected over Buffy.   And True Blood.  

My sister and brother-in-law were both Dexter fans. 

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Dating profile should be kept a little vague. Not secretly vague, but just don't be so specific or you will be passed over. For example don't say I like walks along the beach, say I enjoy outdoor activities. Instead of being specific about TV shows, say you occasionally enjoy evenings in to watch a favorite series. Instead of saying "I'm a dog person" say me and my dog Max enjoy going on weekend adventures.

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Nah the Friendzone is  mostly looks. I have never known any handsome guy who complains about girls only seeing him as a friend. 
 

 I’ve asked out girls who I shared similar interests with(I’m an office fan too lol)and it’s always the same “I like you as a friend/brother”, “I don’t wanna ruin what we have”, “you’ll make a girl happy one day” which is code word for Youre ugly. It gets deflating after a certain point 

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On 7/31/2021 at 9:21 PM, IntBrowser said:

 if that is the case why mention what types of tv shows I like on a dating profile?

It depends.

If you like a sedentary lifestyle and couch potatoes, then mention it.

The key is finding someone compatible so be honest about your interests.

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First you should be yourself.

So u can mention what you like and get the girl that maybe likes same stuff or at least know u for u.

And not same fake hobbies and stuff on your profile and turns out you dont even like those stuff when she gets with you.

 

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