Missed connections, don't you hate that?

***laurreenn*** · 07-18-2008, 12:00 AM

So today I was at Gamestop (if you don't know what Gamestop is it's a video game store) and I got into conversation with this really awesome boy there. I mean he wasn't gorgeous or anything, but we had a strong shared interest in games and he was so fun to talk to (not to mention smart and not just about video games I mean in general). Anyway, we'd been chatting for about 40 minutes when my boyfriend gets a call from his mom and we have to head back home. I say bye and he says bye and I leave. I didn't even find out his name!

I feel like this was a total missed connection. He's someone that I really have a big friend crush on and want to talk to more. What should I do? I called Gamestop twice after that and the other boy who was working there keeps picking up. I feel awkward asking for a guy who I don't even know his name, but the gamer boy won't pick up the phone. I'm planning on dropping in tomorrow and getting a job application. What do you girls think I should do? Is it weird to give him my number and tell him it's just in a friendly way? I want to get to know him and I want him to be my friend!!

***Ashley*** · 07-18-2008, 01:04 AM

Honestly, I think that even if you say it's just friendly, he might not take it that way, especially because it sounds like you're really going out of your way to do this. What does your BF think about this?

***laurafaye*** · 07-18-2008, 01:07 AM

Yeah I agree with Ashley, I know my boyfriend wouldn't be too pleased if I went back to a shop to get some boy's number.

***WhitneyF*** · 07-18-2008, 04:13 AM

Yea, I'm agreeing with the other ladies. Having a boyfriend kind of makes this a sticky situation, even if your intentions are good.

pretty_pink13 · 07-19-2008, 08:39 PM

I agree with everyone else, if you have a bf, what is he gonna think and if you just want to be "friends" how are they both going to think that you just want that. I would just not think about it too much and if you meet again (by chance) then that connection was meant to be...other than that, it would upset my bf if I was doing that..

***Killah Kitty*** · 07-19-2008, 09:20 PM

I agree with the girls that its a bit of a sticky situation, especially since you have a boyfriend. If you start to work there Im sure you will see him again and friendship can happen over time, but don't get worked up about it.

I totally hate missed connections though too. A couple months back I went to driving school for a week and there was this incredibly hot guy in my class. We didn't talk much but he was always nice to me, got me chairs to put my feet up everyday lol, we laughed at the videos together and all that. But after the class ended, I have never seen him again

He never asked for my number or anything, so I guess that was that.

Don't let it bother you. Sure Ive wondered a time or two, what if? But there's no point dwelling on it. It really doesn't accomplish anything lol.

***Adrienne*** · 07-22-2008, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Killah Kitty

Don't let it bother you. Sure Ive wondered a time or two, what if? But there's no point dwelling on it. It really doesn't accomplish anything lol.

I agree. Besides, since you're a gamer, I'm sure this wasnt the first and won't be the last time you'll go there. Personally, i think maybe he's just a talker. When you work in customer service you go the extra mile to associate yourself with the clients and that leads to common interests and things like that but i think i'd be a little wierded out if someone called me and wanted to know me better. I'd feel that they have more than just a friendly intention.

***4getmeNot*** · 07-23-2008, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Adrienne

I agree. Besides, since you're a gamer, I'm sure this wasnt the first and won't be the last time you'll go there. Personally, i think maybe he's just a talker. When you work in customer service you go the extra mile to associate yourself with the clients and that leads to common interests and things like that but i think i'd be a little wierded out if someone called me and wanted to know me better. I'd feel that they have more than just a friendly intention.

i agree!

***laurreenn*** · 07-24-2008, 02:16 PM

actually adrienne, i don't think he was just trying to associate with me, he was actually trying to get to know me. he ignored a lot of other customers in the store who were trying to get his attention, and continued to come up and talk to me when i walked away to look at something.

for me, i just want to avoid all the games. i love to meet new people and make new friends, and he seems like someone i would really enjoy talking to. while it may not be considered "normal" by society's standards to just approach someone of the opposite sex purely for friendship, i think we've all been in a place where we want to get close to someone because they seem interesting (sometimes i get this for girls too).

however i do have to agree with the girls towards the top of this thread. my boyfriend might not necessarily understand my intentions =O

***Killah Kitty*** · 07-25-2008, 12:03 AM

I agree with you, I am simply friends with many guys. I just seem to get along better with them. I think the main reason I dont have a lot of girl friends is I dont seem to find many girls I can have a good conversation or share interests with.

Still... don't dwell on it lol.

***laurreenn*** · 07-25-2008, 06:47 PM

yea i get along well with guys too...oh well