Hey all,
For basically my entire adult life I have noticed that one particular demographic has given me a lot of attention when I am out. For whatever reason I get looked up and down by middle aged black women (I’m white, blonde hair, blue eyes, by the way). I have noticed it a lot over the years. Just quick up and downs, but I’ve actually had a few people make mild comments to me as I walk by.
I never gave this much thought, but it sort of dawned on me in a split second that I don’t have anything to lose from going with the situation next time. Last week I was in Target just grabbing a few things when I noticed a woman giving me a few looks. We made eye contact and I smiled, she smiled, but was obviously a little embarrassed and looked away. My heart rate was up a little, but I decided to just go for it. As I walked by I said hi and introduced myself. I could tell she was very surprised that I said something. I was just completely honest about it. I mentioned we had made a little eye contact, and while I didn’t know what her situation was, if she would ever be interested in getting to know each other she could have my number. It all happened really fast, but she put my number in her phone and left.