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Being misrepresented.

February 01 2013

Last week end i was chatting to a friend on the worlds main social network. Through the chatter came the sad news her car was dead and she was saving up for a mobile mechanic to have it seen to. I rang her and she was astute enough to describe the problem. A small electrical thing I was sure I could fix.My offer is accepted, so i head around and meet someone for the first time. The car is fixed. We chat over tea into the night and i head off home. All very platonic. We agree to catch up again.I'm at a loose end this Friday so I ask about catching up. From a phone conversation yesterday I know she's had a testing few days. I look forward to continuing unfinished conversations and being good company.But the txt she replies with has an odd tone. I try to call to clear up any misunderstandings. She won't answer. A few txt's back and fro. The picture emerges that she feels I have designs on her. Odd, as she's a smoker, plus I've just found a lovely play mate here. I want to call to allay her fears, but all I get are txts..I'm starting to feel so misrepresented. That uncomfortable, helpless "not being believed" feeling.I really was just being friendly. People who smoke are so not on my relationship radar and in all honesty I'd met her only once. Someone was getting a little ahead of her self.To hell with her!!But the feeling of being misrepresented still stings.

Comments

  • RHP

    RHP User

    13 years ago

    Her loss, she could have had a good friend in you. But tell us more about that lovely new playmate!

  • RHP

    RHP User

    13 years ago

    I think women are often on high alert about what men want from them. And equally, I've found that men are on high alert when it comes to women getting clingy/attached etc. I guess her thoughts and ponderings might have been natural or understandable, but her way of handling it seems a bit off. Childish? Unnecessary? Not a reflection on you in any way LRE :)

  • RHP

    RHP User

    13 years ago

    It maybe a tad hard but just forget about her and concentrate on your new play mate,much better off i think,jsk

  • RHP

    RHP User

    13 years ago

    Not about you LRE. Her issues are not your issues. Her loss (Yay for the new playmate ... Im now wearing my cheerleaders outfit complete with pompoms attached to my nipples... )

  • RHP

    RHP User

    13 years ago

    you did have designs on her,she is a pratt.You can be my friend anytime LRE,I love trains

  • RHP

    RHP User

    13 years ago

    Let it go... It isn't that important. Although I totally get the satisfaction of being able to tell them. "In your dreams darlin"- Posted from rhpmobile

  • RHP

    RHP User

    13 years ago

    There's quite a few who believe that they are just what every male wants. Funny thing is that the ones that could justifiably feel this way are much too nice to behave like it. Isn't that right, Ms. D.

  • RHP

    RHP User

    13 years ago

    ... we fixate on the negative. It's human nature. Personally 99% of the folk I come into contact with are great but then that sadist little sucker slips in and wham I feel like crap :-( I only allow it to consume a small ounce of my time. Quite honestly they are just not worth it, especially when there is so much more fun to be had else where ;-) Enjoy what pleases you LRE :-) KK xx

  • RHP

    RHP User

    13 years ago

    I wouldn't worry about it.   She sounds like there are some issues that need to be sorted....   It far too late to explain you don't fancy her....   Mike

  • On_Safari

    On_Safari

    13 years ago

    I love that you love trains....LRE you went through slightly similar with the YoYo girl a while back. It's not you hun, it's them!! Lol you can couple up to my Coalie for a cup of billy tea anytime you need a chinwag. So, like everyone else, what's the news on your latest Miss Adventure? Spill.... OS

  • RHP

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    13 years ago

    You people make me giggle.It's silly, I don't mind being told "No" at all. But I hate this hiding behind txt messages to do it. Because it's hard to sound sincere accepting a "no" by txt. For some silly reason that's important to me.One of the conversations she shared last week was blokes who pretended to be friends and then tried to weasel into her bed. They sounded like manipulative tossers. Now she's lumped me in with them. Fucking awesome ~frowns~

  • RHP

    RHP User

    13 years ago

    People get something in their heads and sometimes no amount of discussion (or at least attempt at) or behaviour to the contrary will change the minds of what seem to be otherwise clever, articulate people. People will see what they want to see sometimes.I'm a bit suss that you were good enough to have around to help in the first place. Not impressed with humankind me.

  • RHP

    RHP User

    13 years ago

    Doesn't mean they aren't after you!- Posted from rhpmobile

  • RHP

    RHP User

    13 years ago

    The question that I would be asking myself at this point is...why am I letting this person's opinion get to me? It is her loss if she is not prepared to trust you. Enjoy your new lady and move forward.

  • RHP

    RHP User

    13 years ago

    cause I know he will just want to fuck me for the meal   I think sometimes we all get a little ahead of ourselves and miss read the signals   when a man does you a good turn, and he does not ask for anything   we think, yearrrrrrrrrrrrrr right   its arseholes that say I did this for you or I took you out for a meal that have made it hard for nice guys like you LRE   her loss   but I do have to feel for her as LRE your not like the normal guy that wants his dick wet for changing a tyre

  • RHP

    RHP User

    13 years ago

    About people and there perception of you, in the end you can either choose to try and change it or not even bother. Do you care about this person enough to make the effort? Go with what your heart says. Everyone's perceptions are coloured by the experiences they have had through life lessons whether good or bad, some women will always believe the worst of you because that is their experience and others will be trusting whether you deserve it or not. unfortunately a lot of girls have had bad experiences so will take a lot to earn their trust. If you truly have no designs on her then just be yourself. The real you will shine through eventually.

  • RHP

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    13 years ago

    Happens to me all the time...I spent half my waking time trying to figure it all out - Im in a constant state of wonderment/puzzlement.....when it comes to men..............................shakes head...   And the bloody mobile phone has a lot to answer for...I hate the bloody thing..........so easy to hide behind a sms...cowardice incorporated....Im so over the abuse of this thing............   C'est la Vie     Ive learnt now not to take personally (yeah look I do still a bit) but you know, I know who I am, what I stand for and the people that matter most to me are the opinions that count.   And LRE by all accounts what Ive heard from mutual friends.:) ..you make a damn fine friend....her loss....

  • RHP

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    13 years ago

    Husband and I had a challenging time in our relationship a couple of years ago, in chatting with a mate he heard that a few of their mutual friends had talked of how I was a tart and they reckon they could have had me in bed if they'd wanted to... I was completely stunned... a majority of these people we don't really socialise with and only really see them at weddings, funerals etc. I may be dirty, but I do know when and with whom to be dirty with and would never bring it out in a 'friends social gathering' situation. To top it off one of those mentioned had actually cracked onto me in a double date situation with my partner and I when we were first seeing each other, I rejected him, and told my partner later that night!!! Boy do some people get it so so wrong! I was upset at first, and felt a need to defend myself, wanted to confront it head on and see what they had to say in front of my face! But when I have to see these people again I will hold my head up high in knowing it's their problem, not mine. Don't worry about it LRE, we woud love to have a yarn over a beer with you some time, hubby reckons you're a funny bugger!! She has lost the chance at having someone like you in her life... more fool her!

  • RHP

    RHP User

    13 years ago

    That people actually knew exactly what I'm thinking. Or wanting. Or am.But only time and experience will allow me to demonstrate this to someone. Not something you get from one visit or something you can convey by text. It must be my mojo at the moment. But I'm learning to accept it more graciously.

  • RHP

    RHP User

    13 years ago

    A lot of women think that because a man is nice to her then he wants something. Normally it's because they do! But that isn't your fault so don't give her another thought. The fact she said all this over text says she's gutless anyway. Not the type of person you want around.....but ummm LRE I'm having car problems right now. I think it's the brakes? ;-) promise I won't expect you to have designs on me ;-P

  • RHP

    RHP User

    13 years ago

    plan and simple... the invite to fix the car was your chance to give her a jump start...you didnt do it reguardless of what the reason and she's moved on.....

  • RHP

    RHP User

    13 years ago

    Quoting 'tuscanred' your're not like the normal guy that wants his dick wet for changing a tyre Really???Normal = I did something nice for you, now fuck me, wench!No freakin' wonder there is a gender divide.

  • Cheekyarses

    Cheekyarses

    13 years ago

    Great topic! You can fix my car anytime n have a cuppa with me! Plus you can never have too many friends! Some ppl think they are all that n more

  • RHP

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    13 years ago

    Quoting 'Messolonghi' Quoting 'tuscanred' your're not like the normal guy that wants his dick wet for changing a tyre Really??? Normal = I did something nice for you, now fuck me, wench! No freakin' wonder there is a gender divide. "What do you mean you're not coming home with me? I bought you a drink!" True story.

  • RHP

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    13 years ago

    Quoting 'Ms_Devious' Quoting 'Messolonghi' Quoting 'tuscanred' your're not like the normal guy that wants his dick wet for changing a tyre Really??? Normal = I did something nice for you, now fuck me, wench! No freakin' wonder there is a gender divide. "What do you mean you're not coming home with me? I bought you a drink!" True story.   It's one thing to find someone attractive, and perhaps desire to sleep with them (happened twice before lunchtime), but to expect it?? And as some kind of return on a (miserable) investment???I'm tempted to spend a day as a woman. 'Cept I'm not sure I could handle it. And I'd be the biggest, ugliest drag queen since amateur night at the Albury.

  • RHP

    RHP User

    13 years ago

    ''I hope you are prepared to pay for your lunch''......subtext'' if you aren't gonna be dessert.''

  • 1playfulcpl

    1playfulcpl

    13 years ago

    move on

  • RHP

    RHP User

    13 years ago

    Some people have spent their life being ripped off, taken advantage off, and generally being treated badly.When they come across a decent person they simply do not have the tools to cope. They are more comfortable dealing with the shit they are used too.You know the truth so just take heart that the situation is not of your making and move on, unless you want a career in social work !Enjoy your new friend.

  • RHP

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    13 years ago

    I get a kick out of helping people when I choose to.. So I'm really doing it for me as much as anything.But I do tend to stand by the rule...Offer a basic trust to everyone. and allow them to fuck up a little (apologies accepted) before you distrust someone. It generally works pretty well. Occasionally I come unstuck. But it's very rare. And I’m certainly not going to alter it for the many based on the actions of a few..

  • RHP

    RHP User

    13 years ago

    Quoting 'Freya13' ''I hope you are prepared to pay for your lunch''......subtext'' if you aren't gonna be dessert.'' That's why I always make sure she's prepared to be the entree, before I offer to buy a main and dessert.

  • RHP

    RHP User

    13 years ago

    Quoting 'Messolonghi' Quoting 'Freya13' ''I hope you are prepared to pay for your lunch''......subtext'' if you aren't gonna be dessert.'' That's why I always make sure she's prepared to be the entree, before I offer to buy a main and dessert. And to the haters, a sincere thank you for missing that I was JOKING!

  • RHP

    RHP User

    13 years ago

    I'm doing a little maintenance for a mate this morning. A bloke I know and have not seen for a while walks in the front door. We chatter about this and that. He says he's moved down to Fremantle.There is the Universe, then there is Fremantle. So he's squatting in a tent, in bush, on a quiet cul-de-sac. It turns out it's right next door to the woman who was the cause of this thread!! How fucken small is the world?When we were on talking terms, she told me of the bloke living in her back shed. A fairly reasonable bloke who she'd loaned her vacuum cleaner too. He'd sucked up half a jarrah tree in sawdust form. The poor machine had expired. But he'd been totally inadequate on the repatriation front. This had cause a schism..Today my long lost friend furnished me with the other half of the story. We both agree'd Shed Man was at fault. However, shed man now had enough long, complaining, accusing, bitter text messages in his phone that it nearly weighed 4kg. From what I can gather she was unwilling to talk to him about it (and other problems that had arisen)."The bloke is living 20 meters from your back door Missy!!" Go and bloody talk to him!! What is with these bloody women who will not communicate properly when they have an issue? Fuck me princess, eat some cement and harden the fuck up. Don't be assuming all men are idiots who will not listen to your grievance..And stop hiding behind damn text messages. I swear, I’m getting a T-shirt printed..~rant over~

  • RHP

    RHP User

    13 years ago

    Mine would say Welcome to the age of misinformation and misinterpretation! orPractice speaking to others: conflicts are resolved that way!

  • RHP

    RHP User

    13 years ago

    I took a girl for a Sunday drive... We ended up WAAAAY out in the scrub.. lovely.. green.. smelling of fresh rain.. It really was a lovely drive... so.... When I pull over to a side road..and stop the car.. she says.."Oh NO.. don't tell me.. you are going to pull the running out of petrol stunt?"   Not at all Lovey I say back... Personally I use "The HEREAFTER technique.." "The WHAT?" she asks.. The HEREAFTER technique... it goes like this.... "If you are NOT hereafter what I AM hereafter..... you are going to be hereafter.. LONG after I am gone..."

  • RHP

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    13 years ago

    You two crack me up.. I do like the T-shirt Ideas too. Maybe it should have a "hash tagg" on it? ~smiles~