Allergic to the adoring gaze
November 9, 2006 at 7:54 pm | In boys | 2 CommentsYou know how a new boy-pal (I’m not using the compound word boyfriend just yet) will sometimes give you the Adoring Gaze? Like, chin propped up by hand; head tilted back, positioning you slightly above him (this is important, as it leaves no doubt about who is the alpha dog); nostrils flared (thanks, Princess Awesome!); eyes sort of half-closed? The Adoring Gaze, right?
I’ve been the recipient of this look more than once but less than thrice and both times, it’s made me severely uncomfortable. I’m not really into attention of any kind, and the two worst, in my opinion, are the Adoring Gaze and the Really Pissed Off Look. Look at me with jaded indifference and I’m yours; if I even so much as suspect that you’re just not that into me, be you friend or lover, you become much cherished. However, gaze upon me adoringly and it makes me want to run far, far away. Even worse: say sweet, loving things to me and I cringe and turn away. Love poetry makes me a bit nauseous, romantic comedies make me laugh mockingly; even my mother telling me she loves me in person turns me shy and foolish. I’m pretty sure I’m allergic to the adoring gaze, the compliments of a friend, the pride of a parent.
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Comment by sherri — November 9, 2006 #
i think the crux of the matter is that girls nowadays aren’t used to being treated well by a guy, much less with adoration. so while you might be tempted to be disgusted by any outward form of affection, maybe it’s just a defense mechanism because every time in the past someone has tried it on you it wasn’t sincere? these days i’m all about the nice guy. i think they deserve a chance.
Comment by mcgeekan — November 10, 2006 #