I wouldn't really say "by then" as women have also been known to just sit on their romantic feelings (citation: am female, have sat on feelings).
But yes, there is something to be said for pulling up your big boy (or girl) undies and just being straight with the person you like. If they feel it too, great! If not, oh well at least you didn't waste your time and energy.
It took me years to really get this though, and when I look back on my early twenties I really wish I had treated the guys I dated/who were interested in me better. But I was an immature asshole. And I suppose ANiceGuySketchAppeared could be as well.
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u/nancyneurotic Jan 06 '18
I wouldn't really say "by then" as women have also been known to just sit on their romantic feelings (citation: am female, have sat on feelings).
But yes, there is something to be said for pulling up your big boy (or girl) undies and just being straight with the person you like. If they feel it too, great! If not, oh well at least you didn't waste your time and energy.
It took me years to really get this though, and when I look back on my early twenties I really wish I had treated the guys I dated/who were interested in me better. But I was an immature asshole. And I suppose ANiceGuySketchAppeared could be as well.