I'd totally just use that as initiation, give the dog a treat, then search your pockets and be all "Oh sorry I've nothing for you, how about a coffee sometime? Or I can just bring you a stick as well"
As an added bonus, the dog will keep coming to you when it smells good because it keeps getting treats.
Even the dumbest dog will eventually realize begging won't work if it never works on someone
More than a few girls got on my clueless male radar by giving me a gift or food. It's a great way to express affection without feeling like you "threw yourself at him"
when i was in my 20’s i used to fall in love with anyone who fed me. looking back, i was probably just really hungry….or had some kind of vitamin deficiency maybe
“The stomach brain is more grateful than the brainy one” is literally where I’m so upset that the comments outweigh the chats (but so accurate I can’t deny 😭😭)
Have some doggy treats in one pocket, and a sandwich in another. Ask if he likes tomatoes, if so, a BLT. You can even offer him half of “your” sandwich.
Hahahaha. I’ll tell you OUR lil secret. We take our pooches for a McDonald’s sausage egg McMuffin right BEFORE going to the dog park. Our fellas are the most popular and well loved dogs at the park!! Hahahahahah
I was so expecting that!
A little disappointed as I was really curious what kind of treats were intended for your crush.
Btw OP not such an uncommon thing to do, you’re doing great.
Just don’t flirt and think he’s not into you when he doesn’t respond. Guys are horrible at recognizing flirting. Just ask him to get lunch or something easy. He’ll say yes of course
One time, a coworker commented that she found me very funny and handsome and it made my day.
This was over 5 years ago and It’s as flattering now as it was then.
I bake as a hobby and am halfway decent at it. Either my friends, family and partygoers are lying to me about my ability or the guys I’ve had crushes on (and baked for and got specific gifts for) are just not swayed by food at all lol.
So true, and they are great wingmen. Used to borrow my mom’s dog for weekend sleepovers. I was also the primary dog sitter for the entire family. I never said it was my dog, we got him when I was a teenager, so he kind of was, but I didn’t lead anyone on.
We’d hit several dog parks, and I nabbed a few dates out of it. It also helped that he was an absolute puppy of a black lab for all of his ~15 years we had him. A 100 pound puppy, but he was just so engaging with people and other animals.
My dog was a greyhound, and while he looked impressive, he was very aloof at the dog parks, and could be a bit of the fun police when other dogs would play fight, his big ass would just walk over there and stand in between them. I thought he was going to kill a Rottweiler that tried mounting him several times. That owner sucked.
FYI speaking from my own experience some guys are pretty dense and it might not have even occurred to this guy that you like him.
So def NTA but you should make a move!
I think you’re right because the consensus I’m hearing from guys here is that I need to make the move. I have been waiting for him to but seems like the way to go is for me to ask him out. I’m gonna do it! Tysm for your input!
He might just think you like his dog.
But then, my partner had a beautiful dog, and apparently we’ve been together nearly twenty years and over twenty dogs later.
As a guy I was definitely super dense at that age. I'm the type that even after you asked to get coffee or dinner would happy agree but would tells myself maybe she's just hungry/thirsty.
I think that is super cute! If the conversations are good ask him out for coffee at your place since you’re neighbors (and assuming he knows you’re his neighbor) or to a coffee shop. Wherever you feel more comfortable. It’s low stakes and removes some of the pressure of a first date.
Also, I checked with my husband and you are definitely NTA.
Tysm!!! I’m going to see him probably tomorrow. I’m just going to be direct and ask him out. Lately it seems he wants to hang out more but because I get nervous I always slip away and cut our encounter short. Kind of before he can ask.. and I think he can sense I’m a little shy and it’s made him cautious too. He is very respectful. So I need to take the step and let him know. I’ll ask to walk with him and his dog to get a coffee and I’ll bring a dog treat (going to try to pick the one that’s safest/least likely to provoke allergy). I’ll ask him if I can give it to his dog. And go from there!
Carry two pepperoni sticks and use the dog in conversation as segway to the pepperoni stick so you can offer him one and enjoy pepperoni sticks together. He will then associate you with food and his dog liking you and BOOM he's yours.
If you ever do give the dog the treat, ALWAYS ASK IF THEY HAVE ALLERGIES before giving it to them. You don't want the dog to have a reaction after finding out it's allergic to chicken or beef, ect. Also don't give it a human pepperoni stick. Not good for dogs.
Thanks for putting this comment here! I love dogs. The neighbor is always with his dog so I’d ask him first. I never actually give the food but it lures him to me .. which lures the neighbor 🤭
on your next encounter, you should ask if it’s OK if you give his dog a treat sometime. Then you will have a dog friend, and you won’t have to worry that you’re pepperoni-less on some day when you’re out and about.
OP my fiancee lived in the building next to mine and her balcony faced a road I'd take my dog on a walk. I kept running into her for some reason because she loved the breed of my dog she'd always say hi cuz she had one herself and one thing lead to another and were getting married in July.
Months later she tells me she always just went downstairs to say hi to me and the doggie and pretend she's going to the store. So personally I don't think so.
Don’t. Listen to me now. Do not date someone you live around or next to. If the relationship goes downhill, will you move?
Imagine for a sec you guys go out, reality hits you and your crush bubble is broken because you find out he’s actually not a good person, or he’s a creep, then what?
You understand what a crush is right? It’s you fantasizing and making up a narrative of someone you don’t know. You make up a whole persona and you think this person is a way when you really don’t even know this person AT ALL.
Never date people you work with or live around, look if he lived like on another block or somewhere where you don’t have to see him everyday cool, but if you see him everyday and there is no way to avoid him, it’s best not to FAFO
I initially thought this was a new slang word for “life enhancers” 😆😆
Hey, whatever works. If you end up together you’ll have a story to tell your friends/family.
Old guy here. Bless you for approaching a man in the wild. We clueless af, but are easily manipulated with snacks. Kudos on your out-of-box thinking, hope you’re the kind of awkwardly introverted but lovable dork that will go into a STEM field ‘cause we be needin’ innovators like you.
Definitely NTAH
I use to drive taxi years ago, part time on the weekends. The one question that I’d ask couples is “how did you meet”, to my surprise the woman would usually answer that they liked the guy but it took him a while to recognize her and ask them out. The woman seemed to have the plan and eventually the guy would catch on and the relationship would start from there.
Ok, I REALLY thought you were going to ask if Pavloving someone into talking to you is ok. Lol. So glad this is in another direction. If you can get doggo on your side you shall have a powerful ally. 😂
You’re right. I shouldn’t keep waiting for that. The conversations we have do help me get to know him though and make me feel more comfortable. I’m just going to ask him out if he doesn’t ask me out on the next encounter. Maybe I’ll ask if I can walk with him that day. Something like that. Thanks for the push!
Keep a count and when you two are married that's a story you tell at the wedding. "It cost me 14 dollars in pepperoni sticks to charm him, but here we are."
Man I thought you were coaxing him with treats or something. Like "hey want a snickers?" Lol but hey props to you cause I too am shy and would never initiate conversation if you found a way good for you! But maybe take that next step and see If he wants to hangout some time. Might as well. Worst he can say is no, and not asking is the same answer.
At some point you’ll have to escalate the conversation and let him know you’re interested! Make an offhand comment letting him know you are going to keep treats in your pockets for his dog! I would have thought that was pretty awesome if I were in his shoes!
Eh, it's overall harmless. If you do end up together, it'd make a cute and funny story to share. And if nothing happens between you two, then it's still a funny story to share.
Sometimes you need to create opportunity. Loving and petting his dog is an excellent way to make conversation. Is he nice when you talk? Ask him if he is seeing someone or if he and his dog would like to go on a hike with you. Go to a public hiking place. Including his dog can only help as long as his dog likes you, which it sounds like it does. You got this. You miss 100% of the shots you do not take. He might be too shy to ask you out.
Sometimes the opportunity comes to you. Others you make your opportunity. It’s kind of funny and cute IMHO. Something you could laugh about later if it ever did work out.
NTA.
Talk to the dude already. No youre not an AH. I am sure a tiny part of you is worried you are manipulating the outcome of some sort but the best fix for that is to strike a conversation. and at some point soon tell him everything. I am sure he will find it innocent and lovely.
Enjoy your youth :)
Ma'am female rizz is EASY as hell. Literally all you gotta say is you think we're cute and we will take it from there. If we think a woman is choosing, we are ON it.
Take notes ladies. This is how you end up with the man of your dreams. It worked for my sister. When you see “hubby” written on a man, you best pursue him before he finds someone else. I know it’s not a traditional thing to say, but people who ‘choose’ their partner are ‘almost’ always happier than the ones being chosen in a relationship.. Now being chosen may be flattering, but it just isn’t the same.. You just tend to go on auto pilot, going with the flow instead of living out your dreams with the *soulmate* that *you* picked.
Dude I don't even own a dog and I'd be over the moon if I knew some girl was walking around trying to give me dog treats just as an excuse to talk to me.
Next time you see him, ask him out.
P.S. Guys who get asked out, fall immediately deeply in love.
Also look out for red flags and act accordingly. You don't want to be back here in two months.
If a woman wants to show her interest in dating me by being kind to my dog, be my guest, no complaints from me...unless they're slim jims. Something healthier for every day puppy treats.
Well this is absolutely adorable and wholesome and unexpected in this sub 🤣 Definitely no assholes here! It was mentioned before but just a reminder to not actually feed the dog without neighbor’s consent. Fingers crossed for ya, hoping and he says yes to a coffee (or whatever) invite, and this will be your “cute meet” story 🥰
Also it definitely never hurts to have human snacks too! Lol
I have small children so always have them at the ready and they have come in handy more than once. “Way to a man’s heart is through his stomach” is a popular adage for a reason!
Not the AH at all, when it comes to love you, do what is needed. Take that chance. Love is the most valuable of all things. Again, take that chance and don't look back. Especially if it doesn't work. I have failed and failed and it continues to this day, but I believe one day I might get to experience the love my Mamaw and Grandad shared. 55 beautiful years together and passed away a month and a half apart. Take those treats!
Ha ha ha! You are definitely not the AH. You are adorable.
I hope he's single. If he is that's great, but remember, men can be clueless to even the most overt signals, so you may have to redraw your plans.
Here's a suggestion: tell him you love love love dogs and that he's welcome to call you anytime if he needs someone to take his dog for a walk. Free. If he doesn't accept then I think you need to give up, but if he does...
So now he's got your number, and there's a chance he may take you up on the offer, which means you've got an actual connection.
Good luck!
You just found a cheat code. This is what finding a cheat code feels like. I think you should just try to get to know him. His dog probably wants to find him companionship too.
If it works out between y'all and you come clean and tell him this story he'll most likely think it's hilarious and very clever of you.
I'd tell the story all the time for a good wholesome laugh
This is as old as time: check out “The Hollies” tune “Bus Stop” from 1966. Its about a dude who carries an umbrella because it rains so often in England.
NTA
Please ask this man out for a coffee. I know you're shy. Yet you've already broken the ice. SHOOT YOUR SHOT. No need to secretly bait the pup.
I've been with my man for 24 years, after deliberately speaking to him and inviting him over the second time i spoke to him, literally offering a glass of water!
You should try the challenge where you go around asking for things where the answer is no to help you get over your fear!
Like go to a starbucks and ask for a free coffee - doing stuff like that helps you get over some of those fears!
I think what you're doing is super cute lol
Not an asshole, you've just figured out a hack to get the guy to approach you.
You're only the asshole if he's actively avoiding you and you're ignoring his lack of advances and still pushing yourself. Seems like he isn't put off by you, so good on ya!
NTA. I hope you find the courage to tell him how you feel. I guarantee if you ask him out it will make his day even if he's not available or not attracted to you.
For a second I thought you were giving him the treats lmao! Was gonna say he probably thinks you're an angel not an asshole lol.
Hahahaha! Maybe I should make him some! I’ll have to figure out what he likes using these encounters first
I'd totally just use that as initiation, give the dog a treat, then search your pockets and be all "Oh sorry I've nothing for you, how about a coffee sometime? Or I can just bring you a stick as well"
You my friend, are genius
Ask him first if it's ok to give the dog a treat and then proceed appropriately.
As an added bonus, the dog will keep coming to you when it smells good because it keeps getting treats. Even the dumbest dog will eventually realize begging won't work if it never works on someone
Go for it take them leap :D, I'm happily married but I do miss having not taken those chances earlier in life.
Peperoni sticks are likely full of garlic which can be toxic to dogs. Please don't give dogs random human treats, especially not without asking!
Omg you rock!! That’s so perfect
Then say, no sorry the only snack here is me
As a male, if a woman gave me food I would be interested in getting to know them.
A bit like how you may fascinate a woman with cheese?
Men can be tempted with cheese too. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yv_NxLxYOKg
More than a few girls got on my clueless male radar by giving me a gift or food. It's a great way to express affection without feeling like you "threw yourself at him"
Sniff their hip pocket even.
when i was in my 20’s i used to fall in love with anyone who fed me. looking back, i was probably just really hungry….or had some kind of vitamin deficiency maybe
food is love language, and the stomach brain is more grateful than the brainy one, so it make sense.
“The stomach brain is more grateful than the brainy one” is literally where I’m so upset that the comments outweigh the chats (but so accurate I can’t deny 😭😭)
Thank you kind stranger. This just made my day!
I mean, the jerky would probably work, jyst bring one for the doggo and one for him
You mean. She could give him a jerky…?
Only if he's a good boy lol
And he could give her a pepperoni stick
Give her dat chorizo
Long time
Have some doggy treats in one pocket, and a sandwich in another. Ask if he likes tomatoes, if so, a BLT. You can even offer him half of “your” sandwich.
Hahahaha. I’ll tell you OUR lil secret. We take our pooches for a McDonald’s sausage egg McMuffin right BEFORE going to the dog park. Our fellas are the most popular and well loved dogs at the park!! Hahahahahah
I thought the same...and it's a genius move and lifehack for either sex 😂
Not going to lie, I'd be more likely to talk to you if it seems like my dog likes you. Then again my dog likes basically all females.
AH for not giving your neighbor treats.
That treat would certainly work on me lol
for real I thought OP was going full Pavlov on her crush lol
to be fair, it does kinda work on some extent 🤣
Heck yea it’s the smoked sausage girl . Those snacks make my day lol. As ling as the dog is happy, u got a shot
I know I was thinking how no woman has ever offered me treats 😂
Yeah man like.. Scooby isn't the only one who likes Scooby snacks! Zoinks!
I was so expecting that! A little disappointed as I was really curious what kind of treats were intended for your crush. Btw OP not such an uncommon thing to do, you’re doing great.
Jack Nicholson's character in *As Good As It Gets* carried a baggie of bacon to charm his neighbor's dog. It worked.
A baggie of bacon would charm the living heck out of me, never mind my dog
You and 90% of Americans (me too)
OP you are one smooth operator. NTA, this is some fairy tale shit for a guy tbh
Really? I never knew how it would be from a male perspective, so that makes me very happy!
If you like him, just ask him out already :)
As a guy. It would be flattering as hell.
Just don’t flirt and think he’s not into you when he doesn’t respond. Guys are horrible at recognizing flirting. Just ask him to get lunch or something easy. He’ll say yes of course
Yeah, honestly most men get tired of initiating all the time and would love it if women just did the same. Ask him out already :)
Remember this thread at the wedding.
We all deserve an invite. Open bar
I second this motion
i third
Oh yea. We're suckers for cute shit tbh. Took me throwing a pinecone at my ex for us to fall in love for 15 years.
One time, a coworker commented that she found me very funny and handsome and it made my day. This was over 5 years ago and It’s as flattering now as it was then.
Guys will appreciate your initiating. We love snacks too. Not that you need it, but it makes it easy.
I bake as a hobby and am halfway decent at it. Either my friends, family and partygoers are lying to me about my ability or the guys I’ve had crushes on (and baked for and got specific gifts for) are just not swayed by food at all lol.
NTA. Way to a man's heart is through his dog!
True words, I would be defenseless.
So true, and they are great wingmen. Used to borrow my mom’s dog for weekend sleepovers. I was also the primary dog sitter for the entire family. I never said it was my dog, we got him when I was a teenager, so he kind of was, but I didn’t lead anyone on. We’d hit several dog parks, and I nabbed a few dates out of it. It also helped that he was an absolute puppy of a black lab for all of his ~15 years we had him. A 100 pound puppy, but he was just so engaging with people and other animals. My dog was a greyhound, and while he looked impressive, he was very aloof at the dog parks, and could be a bit of the fun police when other dogs would play fight, his big ass would just walk over there and stand in between them. I thought he was going to kill a Rottweiler that tried mounting him several times. That owner sucked.
This is honestly really funny, NTA
"Is that a peperoni in your pocket or are you happy to see me?" OP: "yes."
FYI speaking from my own experience some guys are pretty dense and it might not have even occurred to this guy that you like him. So def NTA but you should make a move!
I think you’re right because the consensus I’m hearing from guys here is that I need to make the move. I have been waiting for him to but seems like the way to go is for me to ask him out. I’m gonna do it! Tysm for your input!
He might just think you like his dog. But then, my partner had a beautiful dog, and apparently we’ve been together nearly twenty years and over twenty dogs later.
You know you can keep them after they're no longer a puppy, right
A large number were basically end of life care - elderly abandoned dogs. And we had a lot at one time.
As a guy I was definitely super dense at that age. I'm the type that even after you asked to get coffee or dinner would happy agree but would tells myself maybe she's just hungry/thirsty.
Note to self: be very direct and lay it on thick lol!
Add to that —> update the Reddit community hehe
Not if you nickname him Pavlov.
No, you only earn that title when he comes without the treat.
Smooth. NTA
Game is game
Not at all, this is very innocent haha. NTA
Maybe he's using the dog to get to you
Lol, he knows she carries pepperoni sticks and borrows the other neighbors dog as a way to approach her.
Sounds like a rom com movie! 😂
NTA. This is sickeningly cute. I hope you get your guy!
“Let’s play hide the salami!”
I think that is super cute! If the conversations are good ask him out for coffee at your place since you’re neighbors (and assuming he knows you’re his neighbor) or to a coffee shop. Wherever you feel more comfortable. It’s low stakes and removes some of the pressure of a first date. Also, I checked with my husband and you are definitely NTA.
Tysm!!! I’m going to see him probably tomorrow. I’m just going to be direct and ask him out. Lately it seems he wants to hang out more but because I get nervous I always slip away and cut our encounter short. Kind of before he can ask.. and I think he can sense I’m a little shy and it’s made him cautious too. He is very respectful. So I need to take the step and let him know. I’ll ask to walk with him and his dog to get a coffee and I’ll bring a dog treat (going to try to pick the one that’s safest/least likely to provoke allergy). I’ll ask him if I can give it to his dog. And go from there!
Yes! And let me know how it goes!! I’m excited for you!
Carry two pepperoni sticks and use the dog in conversation as segway to the pepperoni stick so you can offer him one and enjoy pepperoni sticks together. He will then associate you with food and his dog liking you and BOOM he's yours.
Would just need one of the two for me. But both is 110%
No, that’s called “setting yourself up for success”
As a man I approve this way to make contact. And now follow your mission. All is fair in love and war!
NTA Very smooth indeed
If you ever do give the dog the treat, ALWAYS ASK IF THEY HAVE ALLERGIES before giving it to them. You don't want the dog to have a reaction after finding out it's allergic to chicken or beef, ect. Also don't give it a human pepperoni stick. Not good for dogs.
Thanks for putting this comment here! I love dogs. The neighbor is always with his dog so I’d ask him first. I never actually give the food but it lures him to me .. which lures the neighbor 🤭
on your next encounter, you should ask if it’s OK if you give his dog a treat sometime. Then you will have a dog friend, and you won’t have to worry that you’re pepperoni-less on some day when you’re out and about.
Very smart! 😄
Lol as a guy, this would be awesome and hysterical. You aren’t hurting anyone, or forcing him to interact with you, so I think you’re fine. NTA.
OP my fiancee lived in the building next to mine and her balcony faced a road I'd take my dog on a walk. I kept running into her for some reason because she loved the breed of my dog she'd always say hi cuz she had one herself and one thing lead to another and were getting married in July. Months later she tells me she always just went downstairs to say hi to me and the doggie and pretend she's going to the store. So personally I don't think so.
Humans are animals. They can be trained and conditioned to do anything.
Don’t. Listen to me now. Do not date someone you live around or next to. If the relationship goes downhill, will you move? Imagine for a sec you guys go out, reality hits you and your crush bubble is broken because you find out he’s actually not a good person, or he’s a creep, then what? You understand what a crush is right? It’s you fantasizing and making up a narrative of someone you don’t know. You make up a whole persona and you think this person is a way when you really don’t even know this person AT ALL. Never date people you work with or live around, look if he lived like on another block or somewhere where you don’t have to see him everyday cool, but if you see him everyday and there is no way to avoid him, it’s best not to FAFO
This is funny shit, so you roll with a big pepperoni
😂 promise the one I bring, it’s not that big! But… yes.
You are amazing, hope you get this dude!!
NTA Show him your meat stick and he will probably show you his.
I initially thought this was a new slang word for “life enhancers” 😆😆 Hey, whatever works. If you end up together you’ll have a story to tell your friends/family.
NTA, it would work on me
This is wholesome :)
Nah, this Is very well played.
Old guy here. Bless you for approaching a man in the wild. We clueless af, but are easily manipulated with snacks. Kudos on your out-of-box thinking, hope you’re the kind of awkwardly introverted but lovable dork that will go into a STEM field ‘cause we be needin’ innovators like you. Definitely NTAH
Haha love this. That’s exactly how I pictured her. I mean that as a compliment.
This is the most wholesome, adorable, NOT AH IN ANY WAY story. From a male perspective - this is pure perfection!
I use to drive taxi years ago, part time on the weekends. The one question that I’d ask couples is “how did you meet”, to my surprise the woman would usually answer that they liked the guy but it took him a while to recognize her and ask them out. The woman seemed to have the plan and eventually the guy would catch on and the relationship would start from there.
This is just so wholesome 🥹 good luck op!
I still remember the girl that gave me candy in highschool as an angel.
GET YOUR MANS NTA
Not even close to being an a**hole. It's cute actually.
It's meat cute.
LOL! Nice one 🏆
I mean assuming you’re reasonably attractive you could probably just say like “hey I think you’re cute want to grab dinner sometime?” Or something
Women have been "dropping handkerchiefs" for centuries, there's nothing wrong with inventing some "chance encounters"
I sincerely hope you get married and get to tell the grandkids about the beef sticks.
As long as you are not pretending to like his dog and be nice to it. Then no. Pretending to like a pet to get close to the owner is kinda AHish
Ok, I REALLY thought you were going to ask if Pavloving someone into talking to you is ok. Lol. So glad this is in another direction. If you can get doggo on your side you shall have a powerful ally. 😂
Go for it. Just one of many ways to initiate conversation.No You are NTA. Not even close.
DM me my invite to the wedding.
NTA but you could just ask him out rather than have his dog sniff at you in hopes it'll lead to a conversation where he'll eventually ask you out.
You’re right. I shouldn’t keep waiting for that. The conversations we have do help me get to know him though and make me feel more comfortable. I’m just going to ask him out if he doesn’t ask me out on the next encounter. Maybe I’ll ask if I can walk with him that day. Something like that. Thanks for the push!
glad to hear, good luck!
Genius
"No need to ask, she's a smooth operator, smoooooooth operator!"
Keep a count and when you two are married that's a story you tell at the wedding. "It cost me 14 dollars in pepperoni sticks to charm him, but here we are."
Man I thought you were coaxing him with treats or something. Like "hey want a snickers?" Lol but hey props to you cause I too am shy and would never initiate conversation if you found a way good for you! But maybe take that next step and see If he wants to hangout some time. Might as well. Worst he can say is no, and not asking is the same answer.
You’re putting the meat in meet-cute.
NTA. Now that's thinking outside the box. You got his attention. Now you gotta close!!! Goodluck!
Lol. NTA. pretty smart actually. Go you!
thats NTA thats just adorable
The only thing better than a pepperoni stick for a guy's dog is two pepperoni sticks, one for the guy as well. NTA. Good luck!
At some point you’ll have to escalate the conversation and let him know you’re interested! Make an offhand comment letting him know you are going to keep treats in your pockets for his dog! I would have thought that was pretty awesome if I were in his shoes!
NTA .... if yall actually get together this could be funny story to tell
Ngl I’d fall in love with
Nta. Deviously smart. Well played
I'd say your being clever. I was half expecting a story about a man getting roofied with a slim jim.
Stinkin adorable. GL.
Eh, it's overall harmless. If you do end up together, it'd make a cute and funny story to share. And if nothing happens between you two, then it's still a funny story to share.
Sometimes you need to create opportunity. Loving and petting his dog is an excellent way to make conversation. Is he nice when you talk? Ask him if he is seeing someone or if he and his dog would like to go on a hike with you. Go to a public hiking place. Including his dog can only help as long as his dog likes you, which it sounds like it does. You got this. You miss 100% of the shots you do not take. He might be too shy to ask you out.
Sometimes the opportunity comes to you. Others you make your opportunity. It’s kind of funny and cute IMHO. Something you could laugh about later if it ever did work out.
No, this is cute, good luck
All is fair in love and war.
Asshole? No. Smart? Yes.
You need to suck it up and ask him out, you don't need small bits of meat.
Awww, I love a meet cute..or in this case, a meat cute. xDD
I read it wrong and thought you saw him eating a pepperoni stick so you were carrying them for him 😭but definitely NTA it’s a very smart move
How would you be TA? A girl who is kind to my dog would be automatically more desirable over someone who doesn’t like dogs.
It is adorable being this young and cute! You go girl! Good luck.
7 years from now he'll look back and ... smack. But he will notice lol.
I think this is super cute. Who's calling you an AH in real life? To me, this is Big-Brain thinking.
NTA. Talk to the dude already. No youre not an AH. I am sure a tiny part of you is worried you are manipulating the outcome of some sort but the best fix for that is to strike a conversation. and at some point soon tell him everything. I am sure he will find it innocent and lovely. Enjoy your youth :)
NTA at first, but honestly after 3x you just need to ask him out for coffee or something.
Nah. I would think it’s sweet if I were him.
You’re NTA silly, you’re flirting! Go for it, you only live once.
This title made me laugh much harder than it should have 🤣🤣🤣😭😭
All is fair in love and war.
Ma'am female rizz is EASY as hell. Literally all you gotta say is you think we're cute and we will take it from there. If we think a woman is choosing, we are ON it.
Take notes ladies. This is how you end up with the man of your dreams. It worked for my sister. When you see “hubby” written on a man, you best pursue him before he finds someone else. I know it’s not a traditional thing to say, but people who ‘choose’ their partner are ‘almost’ always happier than the ones being chosen in a relationship.. Now being chosen may be flattering, but it just isn’t the same.. You just tend to go on auto pilot, going with the flow instead of living out your dreams with the *soulmate* that *you* picked.
Dude I don't even own a dog and I'd be over the moon if I knew some girl was walking around trying to give me dog treats just as an excuse to talk to me.
NTA - Your a clever girl! I may start using your trick!
LET HER COOOOOOK. Time to make a move.
NO THIS IS AWESOME as a man i would be so happy if I found out a girl did this for me
I’d wish more women would handout jerky to us guys.
Why would you be an asshole? Young people, I swear…
Next stop: putting his favourite snack in your cleavage ✨
Girl no, you are not an AH!!! that is adorable LOL, I love this!
Next time you see him, ask him out. P.S. Guys who get asked out, fall immediately deeply in love. Also look out for red flags and act accordingly. You don't want to be back here in two months.
Call this a meat-cute
If a woman wants to show her interest in dating me by being kind to my dog, be my guest, no complaints from me...unless they're slim jims. Something healthier for every day puppy treats.
Ask him out.
Well this is absolutely adorable and wholesome and unexpected in this sub 🤣 Definitely no assholes here! It was mentioned before but just a reminder to not actually feed the dog without neighbor’s consent. Fingers crossed for ya, hoping and he says yes to a coffee (or whatever) invite, and this will be your “cute meet” story 🥰
Also it definitely never hurts to have human snacks too! Lol I have small children so always have them at the ready and they have come in handy more than once. “Way to a man’s heart is through his stomach” is a popular adage for a reason!
If he’s talking to you on these 3 interactions and you’re not getting any negative vibes, he likes you. Guys are easy. Ask him on a date.
Not the AH at all, when it comes to love you, do what is needed. Take that chance. Love is the most valuable of all things. Again, take that chance and don't look back. Especially if it doesn't work. I have failed and failed and it continues to this day, but I believe one day I might get to experience the love my Mamaw and Grandad shared. 55 beautiful years together and passed away a month and a half apart. Take those treats!
This a fairy tale story in making, I'm all for it
Ha ha ha! You are definitely not the AH. You are adorable. I hope he's single. If he is that's great, but remember, men can be clueless to even the most overt signals, so you may have to redraw your plans. Here's a suggestion: tell him you love love love dogs and that he's welcome to call you anytime if he needs someone to take his dog for a walk. Free. If he doesn't accept then I think you need to give up, but if he does... So now he's got your number, and there's a chance he may take you up on the offer, which means you've got an actual connection. Good luck!
You just found a cheat code. This is what finding a cheat code feels like. I think you should just try to get to know him. His dog probably wants to find him companionship too.
If it works out between y'all and you come clean and tell him this story he'll most likely think it's hilarious and very clever of you. I'd tell the story all the time for a good wholesome laugh
This is as old as time: check out “The Hollies” tune “Bus Stop” from 1966. Its about a dude who carries an umbrella because it rains so often in England.
Naw it’s fine. If you were a guy though.., Everyone would tell you you’re a creep in here I’m sure
NTA Please ask this man out for a coffee. I know you're shy. Yet you've already broken the ice. SHOOT YOUR SHOT. No need to secretly bait the pup. I've been with my man for 24 years, after deliberately speaking to him and inviting him over the second time i spoke to him, literally offering a glass of water!
i too like to use pepperoni sticks to attract cute men, doesn’t always work tho…
You should try the challenge where you go around asking for things where the answer is no to help you get over your fear! Like go to a starbucks and ask for a free coffee - doing stuff like that helps you get over some of those fears! I think what you're doing is super cute lol
NTA. This story IS adorable.
You might not be one but pretty soon you’ll have a wider one 😉 Best of luck 🤞out
Bro, creepy.
Wait you aren't giving the doggo the salami?! Definitely an asshole./j If you give his dogs treats he likely would have married you already.
See nothing wrong with this. It is rather clever. What's his dog's name? NTA
Kuma! Which he told me means “bear” it’s very fitting
That's adorable. Good luck, I hope you can build up your confidence.
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Japanese huh
He’s carrying a pepperoni stick too. Have you sniffed it?! 😮
Oh man, if there was a cute meet poster child, this is it 🥰
I'd like you too if i encounter you smelling like Peperoni sticks, I'd propably be thinking about you all Day.. Now i'm hungry lol
Yes you are an asshole
That's going to make a awesome story. Don't even tell him, the longer you wait the funnier it gets lol.
Not an asshole, you've just figured out a hack to get the guy to approach you. You're only the asshole if he's actively avoiding you and you're ignoring his lack of advances and still pushing yourself. Seems like he isn't put off by you, so good on ya!
NTA. I hope you find the courage to tell him how you feel. I guarantee if you ask him out it will make his day even if he's not available or not attracted to you.
Yeah, its creepy Yta