The Get Me A Girlfriend in 2012 Thread

[MRT144]

I'd say you're quite good looking, but then maybe that's just your confidence shining through...

Anyone looks good compared to a Welshman.

[Dinner]

Aimee Ann Duffy is one Welsh girl I would love to get to know better.

[Al B. Sure!]

Aimee Ann Duffy is one Welsh girl I would love to get to know better.

When's the Welsh ploughing season?

[MikeH]

I'd say you're quite good looking, but then maybe that's just your confidence shining through...

He is. Even to girls.

[OzzyKP]

I think giving Alby advice is is not the right approach to take. He is who he is. Trying to change him isn't going to work. We need to work within the constraints of who he is. Therefore, to truly assist him, we need to find girls for him who may be good fits for him as he is.

My opening gambit:

http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/w4m/2956912951.html

[onodera]

I think giving Alby advice is is not the right approach to take. He is who he is. Trying to change him isn't going to work. We need to work within the constraints of who he is. Therefore, to truly assist him, we need to find girls for him who may be good fits for him as he is.

My opening gambit:
http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/w4m/2956912951.html

Nice

[Provost Harrison]

This:

Taller, in better shape, better looking, etc. etc. Some dudes I've seen and am like, yeah, that's cool. He trumps me. But not this cat.

is correctly countered with this:

From what I have seen girls favor:
1. being funny
2. being romantic
3. confidence
4. being stable (which generally relates to having a good job/prospects/etc)
more than looks.

JM

Your treasured traits such as your fitness should be done for yourself and not for trying to impress the ladies. I've seen no evidence that women (and not FEMAAAALES!) are really that arsed by them, nice as they are. I look after myself. Because I prefer being fit and good shape. But you never learn. OK, I'm no Casanova, more through my own insecurity than the reality of my situation. But I have discovered I am remarkably popular with women. Why? I'm not tall at just under 5'7" and I'm not particularly thin either (but stocky, quite muscular, bit podgy around the edges which I am working on...haha...always working on...but never mind). But because I have PERSONALITY! I am OUTGOING! Everyone tells me I should be a stand up comedian because of how I come across. And I am genuine. And guess what, my extra years and maturity (and being in a very comfortable position in my life - self employed, wealthy, self assured and confident) have made me far more attractive than I was 10 years ago

Al, for Christ's sake, think about it. You know, sometimes, I should listen to myself and stop being so self doubting too.

[Provost Harrison]

This may explain why I've hardly ever been single despite looking like a yak's ballbag.

For the same explanation given above, I can see why you're not. I wish I was going grey rather than going slaphead...it's a good look for the more mature gentleman

[Az]

Your treasured traits such as your fitness should be done for yourself and not for trying to impress the ladies. I've seen no evidence that women (and not FEMAAAALES!) are really that arsed by them, nice as they are.

I'd say more - there is a simple subconscious mechanism going on here:
-In great shape and good-looking
-At the same time awkward and non-sociable.
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-I guess there is something really ****ed up about him.

Guess what? This reasoning is actually true - because of your improper positioning with regards to life, Al has a huge entitlement complex. However, Al is not completely deluded, so he has a deep sense of insecurity about himself and his place in life.

Solution?
-Rebuild a life path, mentally, with achievable goals, and plan-Bs. He seems to be stuck at the "go Marine" stage at this point, which is like refusing to play until he gets just 'that right' certain thing in life. Meanwhile, the clock is ticking.

Al, set logical, ambitious goals about your life, start fullfilling, and the self confidence will follow.

Great Bod + Self-Confidence = Endless supply of *****.

[Pax]

Al I agree with Az.

[rah]

Over two months and 280 posts, and what does he have to show for it. NADA. I think we can safely admit that we're wasting our time. He will not take directions.

[Flubber]

Over two months and 280 posts, and what does he have to show for it. NADA. I think we can safely admit that we're wasting our time. He will not take directions.

and many threads before that

I think the Alby character has played out the "cannot get a girl" storyline-- Its simply repetitive now

Maybe you should get an "unique " or interesting girl. I am thinking an " Amy Farrah Fowler" type (google Big Bang Theory)-- We just need her to stay with Alby for a period of time for some reason so that hilarity ensues-- I am sure the apolytoners can come up with potential threasd titles for many of the relationship topics

My girlfriend wants to talk about her feelings
WE have our our third date tomorrow and she just texted me "Hows it going" should I ignore her
FEMALES- dating trwo weeks and she still isn't doing my laundry


and on and on

[giblets]

Pam Shaw: 70-Year-Old British Virgin Looks For Suitor

Steve Carell's character in Judd Apatow's "The 40-Year-Old Virgin" can breathe a sigh of relief; he's no longer the oldest virgin capturing pop culture's attention.

Cabaret singer "The Sexational Pam" (or perhaps interested suitors should call her Pam Shaw, her real name) has announced that at 70 years old, she's ready to lose her virginity, UK's The Sun reports.

Shaw said she has yet to lose her virginity because she believes in waiting for marriage. But Mr. Right never showed, though there was one close call, she told The Sun:

"In 1976 I was proposed to by an oil rig worker in Blackpool. I said yes but later broke it off when I realised I didn’t fancy him."

With more than 50 years of performing under her chastity belt, it's not that the vivacious Shaw didn't have her share of offers:

“Men saw the outfits I wore on stage and thought I would be easy. But I’ve never really been intimate with a man, just a bit of kissing. I had a sexy stage name and dressed sexy but that was all for my career."

From the oil rig worker in Blackpool to stars like singers Tom Jones and Englebert Humperdinck, Shaw's charms attracted flirtations, but never went further than that. But she remains optimistic:

“I feel I am ready to give marriage a go and maybe go to bed with a man. You are never too old for anything. Just look at Joan Collins.”

Do you have any advice for "The Sexational Pam" as she searches for a husband and some late-in-life passion? Let us know in the comments!

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/10/the-70-year-old-virgin-pam-shaw_n_1506224.html

This could be your year!