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That's why it's best to never flirt.

Versus just going up to someone and asking them if they want to be your lover and companion?

No, I don't ask.

What do you do then?

I don't go in search for a relationship, I do things I enjoy and be social. If I happen to find someone interested so be it.

I didn't even mean to flirt. It wasn't supposed to be a flirtatious thing I just... rubbed his cheek. To feel his stubble. I'm an idiot, aren't I?

No, tactile touch is important in establishing a connection between two people. However in this day and age breaking personal space unwarranted can be shocking.

Yea. I screwed up then. I never have a beard, or stubble. It's not 'proper'. I just wanted to feel and suddenly I'm looking like a freak touching him.

I don't think you screwed up, just remember that not everyone is as comfortable as you in touch. Did you ask?

I asked him how often he shaved.

I meant did you ask if you could touch him.

No. Therefore, I'm looking like a jerk. And a desperate one at that.

Well next time you'll know. Unless, of course, he sends out tone of those secret gay memos to alert everyone to your misstep.

I doubt he would. And next time I will know. Don't be a moron.

Most straight men don't know about the super secret gay memos.

I don't even know about the super secret gay memos! I can't even do that right!

Well I wouldn't be too upset seeing as though I just made them up.

Oh. [smiles] I suppose I shouldn't be.

No, you really shouldn't.

Do you ever let people touch you?

Rarely. If I've been drinking, if I initiate. I don't trust most people's touch.

Why not? Do you ever touch other people?

Past history, the locations I spend in time in have taught me touches tend to hurt more then feel good, or have evil motives behind them.

Yes, I do.

So, for example, you would be allowed to touch me, but I couldn't touch you?

Allowed is such a loaded word. I would feel uncomfortable if you were to suddenly touch me. Do you not feel that way?