Like myself. I know it completely and totally stresses me out, especially since having the cops called on me. I don't know if "rub" would also be a good word, but I've thought about saying, with a smile and a twinge of excitement, "Can I rub your belly for good luck?" It's probably too late for that, though - and I still have to learn how to approach a regular, non-pregnant woman first.

(September 13, 2017, 9:14 pm)preggoluvr4286 At least if she steps back, it won't be my fault (as opposed to seeing them in public) and I could develop the rapport I need to make the approach.

I think your problem is not knowing how to properly initiate conversation with women. It's a tough skill to master and it's pretty easy to come off as creepy when doing it incorrectly. Try to master how to approach nonpregnant women first. Learning the verbal and nonverbal cues women give and how to make them feel comfortable are essential. There are a good number of youtube videos on this subject. You should check them out.

Some things to remember: Humor is a good way to break the ice. So, if you've got a good sense of humor, feel free to make a few jokes. Remember that she is a woman first and your goal should be to make her feel as comfortable as possible. And most importantly, if the woman doesn't seem interested in the conversation, DON'T push it.

(September 14, 2017, 1:36 pm)orta03

(September 13, 2017, 9:14 pm)preggoluvr4286 At least if she steps back, it won't be my fault (as opposed to seeing them in public) and I could develop the rapport I need to make the approach.

I think your problem is not knowing how to properly initiate conversation with women. It's a tough skill to master and it's pretty easy to come off as creepy when doing it incorrectly. Try to master how to approach nonpregnant women first. Learning the verbal and nonverbal cues women give and how to make them feel comfortable are essential. There are a good number of youtube videos on this subject. You should check them out.

Some things to remember: Humor is a good way to break the ice. So, if you've got a good sense of humor, feel free to make a few jokes. Remember that she is a woman first and your goal should be to make her feel as comfortable as possible. And most importantly, if the woman doesn't seem interested in the conversation, DON'T push it.

You're right. Properly initiating conversation with women has ALWAYS been a problem of mine, even online. If it wasn't for that, I would have women all over me, wanting my number. That said, I might just have to check some of those videos out.

A common superstition at Spain is to rubbing a lottery paper on the hump of a humpback or the belly of a pregnant woman attracts luck.

One day I was looking for job, I stopped at a bar to drink a beer and then entered a pregnant lady to have lunch. I asked her to rub a curriculum vitae on her belly and she agreed

A curriculum vitae! I bet I could find something better than that to use!

Europe is also a LOT more touchy-feely, though. Female friends of mine (Americans) have told me about their visits to Italy and how the men were all over them -- almost no concept of personal space or physical boundaries. That shit does NOT fly in the states.

Of course, they also thought these dashing young Italian men were hot. So apparently that makes the whole thing OK. No, that's not hypocritical or anything, not at all... *sigh* Your mileage may vary.

(September 16, 2017, 7:08 pm)Akhenaten Europe is also a LOT more touchy-feely, though. Female friends of mine (Americans) have told me about their visits to Italy and how the men were all over them -- almost no concept of personal space or physical boundaries. That shit does NOT fly in the states.

Of course, they also thought these dashing young Italian men were hot. So apparently that makes the whole thing OK. No, that's not hypocritical or anything, not at all... *sigh* Your mileage may vary.

A lot of times what makes a man creepy or not to a woman is how attractive he is. For those of us who aren't Fabio or Brad Pitt, we have to rely on our communication skills and humor.

Honestly, I think I'm just about ready to give up on pregnant women. I'm talking to a lady online who's six months along; however, with her having been dumped twice during the pregnancy, most recently with her ex last week, I don't think I'll get anywhere with her. And I broke up with my most recent girlfriend last Monday because of the 126-mile distance between us and the fact that she and I will probably never meet.

Oh well. It's back to the drawing board.

(September 17, 2017, 3:47 pm)orta03

(September 16, 2017, 7:08 pm)Akhenaten Europe is also a LOT more touchy-feely, though. Female friends of mine (Americans) have told me about their visits to Italy and how the men were all over them -- almost no concept of personal space or physical boundaries. That shit does NOT fly in the states.

Of course, they also thought these dashing young Italian men were hot. So apparently that makes the whole thing OK. No, that's not hypocritical or anything, not at all... *sigh* Your mileage may vary.

A lot of times what makes a man creepy or not to a woman is how attractive he is. For those of us who aren't Fabio or Brad Pitt, we have to rely on our communication skills and humor.

   

(September 18, 2017, 1:56 am)preggoluvr4286 Honestly, I think I'm just about ready to give up on pregnant women. I'm talking to a lady online who's six months along; however, with her having been dumped twice during the pregnancy, most recently with her ex last week, I don't think I'll get anywhere with her. And I broke up with my most recent girlfriend last Monday because of the 126-mile distance between us and the fact that she and I will probably never meet.

Oh well. It's back to the drawing board.

You may not. Fill the pipeline, though -- keep reaching out to women online (politely) and one of them may pan out. It takes a lot of patience and you're going to grind through a lot of women. No offense to them but damn, they are SUPER flaky and I don't know why they even start talking to me in the first place if they're not serious.

(September 18, 2017, 5:08 pm)Akhenaten

(September 17, 2017, 3:47 pm)orta03

(September 16, 2017, 7:08 pm)Akhenaten Europe is also a LOT more touchy-feely, though. Female friends of mine (Americans) have told me about their visits to Italy and how the men were all over them -- almost no concept of personal space or physical boundaries. That shit does NOT fly in the states.

Of course, they also thought these dashing young Italian men were hot. So apparently that makes the whole thing OK. No, that's not hypocritical or anything, not at all... *sigh* Your mileage may vary.

A lot of times what makes a man creepy or not to a woman is how attractive he is. For those of us who aren't Fabio or Brad Pitt, we have to rely on our communication skills and humor.

(September 18, 2017, 1:56 am)preggoluvr4286 Honestly, I think I'm just about ready to give up on pregnant women. I'm talking to a lady online who's six months along; however, with her having been dumped twice during the pregnancy, most recently with her ex last week, I don't think I'll get anywhere with her. And I broke up with my most recent girlfriend last Monday because of the 126-mile distance between us and the fact that she and I will probably never meet.

Oh well. It's back to the drawing board.

You may not. Fill the pipeline, though -- keep reaching out to women online (politely) and one of them may pan out. It takes a lot of patience and you're going to grind through a lot of women. No offense to them but damn, they are SUPER flaky and I don't know why they even start talking to me in the first place if they're not serious.

IDK. The app on which I was talking to the one girl who was six months along locked me out. I'm trying to add her on Facebook, but that might not pan out, so I may be trying to shift my focus instead from actively looking for pregnant women to exercising, losing weight, and getting my business started. Right now is not the time for me to be getting anywhere with anybody.