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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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basil67 Established Member

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On 8/1/2021 at 11:25 AM, Love Yourself First said:

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

Given that binge watching is what many do when alone, I'd advise the opposite.  Tell them what you enjoy, not how often you do it ;) 

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3 hours ago, basil67 said:

Given that binge watching is what many do when alone, I'd advise the opposite.  Tell them what you enjoy, not how often you do it ;) 

Yeah, I wouldn't date somebody who binge watches tv so your probably right

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Suggesting an in-home cheap date watching TV or a movie screams laziness, that you can't be bothered going out & doing something interactive.  Sitting on the couch watching TV is for "old married people" not dates in a new relationship.  

Netflix & chill is now synonymous with wanting easy early sex.  It's practically insulting, asking somebody if they're DTF without being quite that crass. 

Establishing commonality by ascertaining that you like some of the same shows is fine.  You can talk about the plots of various episodes while you are out & about doing something else.  It's fine that the shows are the subject of conversation but do not suggest a watch party because that just comes across wrong.   

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3 minutes ago, d0nnivain said:

Suggesting an in-home cheap date watching TV or a movie screams laziness, that you can't be bothered going out & doing something interactive.  Sitting on the couch watching TV is for "old married people" not dates in a new relationship.  

Netflix & chill is now synonymous with wanting easy early sex.  It's practically insulting, asking somebody if they're DTF without being quite that crass. 

Establishing commonality by ascertaining that you like some of the same shows is fine.  You can talk about the plots of various episodes while you are out & about doing something else.  It's fine that the shows are the subject of conversation but do not suggest a watch party because that just comes across wrong.   

I think this is the key. 
 

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4 hours ago, basil67 said:

Given that binge watching is what many do when alone, I'd advise the opposite.  Tell them what you enjoy, not how often you do it ;) 

I'm not ashamed to admit binge watching is the only way I'm able to watch most (if not all) tv programs. 

I may not watch TV for weeks or even months!   But when I do, it's a previously aired show and I will binge watch the entire series from beginning to end. 

Like with HBO's "Entitled" I posted about in a different thread , I binge watched both seasons and was up until 3:00 a.m. doing so!😳

I cannot  watch weekly when it's airing, I have to binge watch the entire series otherwise I lose interest and unable to get into it.

I'm not ashamed to tell my partners this, not embarrassed, it tells them something about my nature, allows them into my inner world (my psyche), and get to know me on a deeper level. .

NO man has ever been turned off, the opposite, they found it fascinating! 😂

Not sure why folks are unable to just OWN who they are!!  Be you!!

Don't tell them this, only admit to that, what a game. 

There is no reason to hide or pretend to be something or someone other than exactly who you truly are.

If it turns them off, so be! 

As far as "Netflix and Chill," I understand there is a hidden meaning behind this activity (DTF), but it doesn't have to be.

It can mean anything two people want it to mean.

For me and my dates/boyfriends, watching an important, thought-provoking tv or movie together can be a profound experience.

Afterwards, discuss your feelings and thoughts over a bottle of nice wine, it's another great way to get to know someone on a deeper level. 

 

 

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Even ugly or shot guys can stay out of the friends zone...it's all about charisma, confidence. I have known over weight, not attractive guys just light up a room, women just being smitten. It's all in how you present yourself.

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SumGuy Established Member

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On 8/1/2021 at 6:50 AM, basil67 said:

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

The Office was so yesterday :)...we connected over Schitt's Creek, Adventure Time, The Boys, The Expanse and Mission to Zyxx (TV is so old fashioned).   (P.S. Buffy we both missed, just wrong life stage when it was going on).

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13 hours ago, HotRevolver93 said:

I have never known any handsome guy who complains about girls only seeing him as a friend. 
 

 

One of my exes did this. He had model good looks and could get sex from girls he liked relatively easily but rarely could get a girl he liked to commit to him. II found out it’s because he was needy/had some serious personality issues in relationships

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22 hours ago, jspice said:

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

Just let us know the next time you go to stay over...just in case. :)

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Angelle Established Member

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If you like the same show, that would give you something to talk about. Nothing wrong with that.

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On 8/1/2021 at 2:21 AM, 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??????????

Girl on Youtube doesn't know much.  It depends on the individual girl as to they like/don't like: some will like to watch programmes like The Office, others would rather their boyfriends were into football.  There are lots of different people out there with different likes/dislikes.  Don't change your hobbies for a girl; you'll find someone who likes the same as you.

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On 7/31/2021 at 9:21 PM, 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??????????

I’m a batter dating expert than that YouTube twit

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

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

Some experts agree that if you put shows like Beavis and Butt-Head  on your profile you'll get more dates/responses.

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“ I like to watch that tv show too” sounds like the beginning of most Netflix n chill situations so that dating “expert” is clearly wrong 

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On 8/5/2021 at 9:02 AM, Cookiesandough said:

“ I like to watch that tv show too” sounds like the beginning of most Netflix n chill situations so that dating “expert” is clearly wrong 

I prefer YouTube TV and GrubHub🙂

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On 7/31/2021 at 11:29 PM, 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

It is nonsensical - in a relationship, there nothing better than agreeing to the same types of shows and spending time watching tv and cuddling… 

But hey - if you want to follow her suggestion and tell her that you like manly things like fishing, driving dirt bikes, and listening to heavy metal music - try that… see how it goes. 

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On 8/3/2021 at 5:25 PM, Wiseman2 said:

Some experts agree that if you put shows like Beavis and Butt-Head  on your profile you'll get more dates/responses.

Or, you will get passed over by girls who enjoy watching The Office. ;) 

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On 8/6/2021 at 11:38 PM, IntBrowser said:

I prefer YouTube TV and GrubHub🙂

PBS and don’t even talk to each other is my jam

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