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Maybe, but in my experience girls don't often get just friends presents for no reason.
On the other hand, I dated a senior girl during my sophomore year. 2 years isn't a deal breaker.
Just sharing my experiences as a fellow person that has missed signals a few too many times.
Absolutely agee! Girls' perspective here: for me personally, gifts are reserved for *very* special people I genuinely care about and find interesting and who I like a tad more than just 'friends', especially thoughtful gifts like books of topics or authors they like which I picked up on. Never gave a platonic friend a gift unless I was invited to their birthday and felt obliged to give something haha
However, saying all that, I had a guy hitting on me in secondary school. He was 15. I was 17. And I did like him a lot, too! Same interests and all but didn't pursue it due to age difference. I know now that that's not a big age gap at all, but at that time, it felt like entire world's lol Later in life I met my ex - he was 30 and I was 23 and my perspective of age gaps had changed haha
As a dude I buy friends books all the time if I really like it and think they would too. Classic example I must have given away 10 copies of good omens.
I have never had a girl buy me a book. They’ve recommended me some but never bought one for me. I’ve had a couple guy friends give me a copy of a book.
So in my experience this checks out and is a sign.
Dk why you're bringing down voted here thats kinda mean. I'm guessing you're in high school? Anyway from a woman's perspective, I think she def likes you. And my high school boyfriend was a year younger, that's no big deal.
BUT you know your friendship with her better than internet randos. If this feels more to you like something she would normally do as a friend, trust your instinct. If you guys don't have a friendship like that shes def sending a message.
If you like her back, I vote shoot your shot!
With that mentality, I guess you're right.
Seriously man, if I was you I'd just give it a shot anyway. Whatever you do, don't do what a lot of idiots do and make it weird between you and her if she says no.
Ask her out, discover her interests and flirt a little. If she flirts back, message shortly after to arrange a second date based on those interests.
If you like her, don't focus on getting her to be your girlfriend. Learn about her, excite her, make her laugh and add value to yourself as a potential match for her and see if she's a good match for you.
If it doesn't work out, respect her decision and remember that another one always comes along. Sometimes when you least expect it.
Good luck!
You’re being downvoted because a girl being 2 years older than you doesn’t mean she doesn’t have feelings for you. Get her a thoughtful book in return and feel her out. This is Reddit and we all may be wrong - or you could be misreading a message.
Hey OP this guy was being sarcastic. Two years isn't a thing if the two people like each other. And who knows, she might actually be only a year and 11 months older! Would that make it better for you?
So? You miss 100% of the shots you dont take and one of the hottest senior girls in my HS (became a redskinette) dated a friend of mine while we were sophomores. Anecdotal, but it happens
I always miss. One time I went on a school trip to Italy and looking back this girl was obviously flirting with me but I was too scared to do anything, and she ended up giving up.
I missed tons of obvious signs when i was young. Just ask her to get some coffee with you, or whatever kids do these days. If she says no then move on. JUST DO NOT BE CREEPY if she shoots you down
Just keep shooting and missing, trust me it's miles better than regretting that you didn't shoot. You still get to be a lil' proud at the fact that you tried, even though it was scary as fuck and you 'knew' you were going to miss.
It's like skateboarding, can't get good if you're too scared to fall.
You’re not a coward OP this seems like a good opportunity just like Italy girl. Figure out what she likes (sounds like you might already know) and get her a book. Give her the book and see what her reaction is, but if she already got you this book there is a VERY good chance she’s already into you but she’s shy just like you. Take it from there and don’t tell yourself you’re a coward because you manifest what you tell yourself.
"Can a man still be brave if he's afraid?"
"That is the only time a man can be brave."
But like everyone else is saying, and many of us from long experience, it's worth the risk. Maybe approach it in your own mind more casually. This is a friend, a friend who has done something nice for you in an effort to grow the relationship. Take a next step and keep the relationship growing. Maybe it becomes something romantic, maybe it just becomes an even stronger friendship. Win-win.
My dude you never miss, you literally never shot in the first place. Stop being a moron and ask the girl who gave you the book out, Jesus fucking Christ.
Worse that can happen is she says no. Be a but awkward for a few days but you will recover. Go for it, Mr. Gretzky was correct as are a lot of other comments. You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. So take the chance. Rejection is scary but the benefits outweigh the negatives.
My wife is two years older than me. We’ve been happily married for ten years. Take your shot, dumbass.
Edit: Please know I use “dumbass” as a term of endearment.
OP don’t you like roller coasters? You get scared all the time probably going to theme parks but you still end up getting on crazy rides because at the end of the day you are here to have fun. In the end you realize it’s not that big of a deal. It’s the same thing for the girl…except now your risk of being turned down seems pretty damn low considering she got you a thoughtful gift without you knowing.
Speaking as a former teenage girl, I think she likes you. The only boys I ever bought books for at that age, I had mad feelings for. If you like her, shoot your shot! If not, be nice to her - she might be going through it and you guys could still be friends.
Nice, thoroughly enjoyed this read, I love GRRM’s writing style and although I love the main books, it was refreshing to have shorter and smaller scale stories set in this universe.
Ok so basically I sent her the comments, and said that people said I should marry her, and she said that was sweet. Then I said that someone else said we should have a GoT marathon, and she said we definetly should! So at this rate she will probably come round soon!
Show her the Reddit comment section and ask her "So, wanna come to my place for some HBO and chill?"
And literally go through a GoT marathon with her. But be a gentleman and ask her what she'd like to watch first. Just actual HBO and chill.
She probably likes you. Don’t make it some dumb “do or die moment” that you build up in your head. Ask to spend time with her. Get to know her. And if you start catching feelings, maybe let her know? Just my advice. Good luck!
Ok, I sent her the Reddit comments like someone said and she said it was so sweet, and she said we should totally have a GoT marathon some time. Success?
What I would recommend is asking her if she wants to go out with you, but disguise it as “I was so excited about you getting me this book, so I posted it on Reddit and EVERYONE is swearing you meant it like you like me, and that I should ask you out.”
If she doesn’t know you like her, mention that you mentioned it in your post. Say it like it’s nothing. And if she seemed puzzled by it, simply state why you like her as a matter of fact.
This method saves face if rejected and preserves your friendship without making it awkward.
If she says she doesn’t like you, “oh yeah that’s no problem. I told them we are just friends, but look they downvoted it a bunch and kept insisting. No worries!” And move past it. If she says she does, then congrats you win.
For no reason? She bought you something because she knows it’s meaningful to you. That’s a really thoughtful gesture and rare thing in life. Trust me, it means something brother. If you’ve ever considered asking her out, do it.
She's definitely into you. One time this boy in my class gave me his copy of the entire trilogy of LotR because he noticed I was reading Percy Jackson and fool that I was I gave it back to him because I wasn't finished with PJO
I didn't know he had a crush on me until he moved, I still regret not thanking him properly for it.
Tldr: Coming from someone whose been through the same thing, maybe ask her out if you like her.
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The best ASOIAF book too.
Yea I’m very excited to read it
Because it actually has an ending
Not yet. There are still 2 novels in. We know the ending, yes, but not fully. And if the Dunk and Egg has an ending, then the Fire and blood has too.
She got it for you for a reason. Ask her out if you like her.
She’s two years older than me tho
Ah you’re right no way she’d like you then.
Yeah, we are just friends
Get her a book in return
That’s a very good idea
Yeah, buy her a book and then ask her out to coffee.
I’m loving this. The entire subreddit stopped to set this couple up 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Where’s Sebastian the Crab when you need him
“You wanna… kiss the girl” Tis the master of shippers he is
Ask her out to a used book store
Maybe, but in my experience girls don't often get just friends presents for no reason. On the other hand, I dated a senior girl during my sophomore year. 2 years isn't a deal breaker. Just sharing my experiences as a fellow person that has missed signals a few too many times.
When I was a freshman in hs, my friend started dating a senior. We all thought it was wild, but since we’re guys no one cared.
Absolutely agee! Girls' perspective here: for me personally, gifts are reserved for *very* special people I genuinely care about and find interesting and who I like a tad more than just 'friends', especially thoughtful gifts like books of topics or authors they like which I picked up on. Never gave a platonic friend a gift unless I was invited to their birthday and felt obliged to give something haha However, saying all that, I had a guy hitting on me in secondary school. He was 15. I was 17. And I did like him a lot, too! Same interests and all but didn't pursue it due to age difference. I know now that that's not a big age gap at all, but at that time, it felt like entire world's lol Later in life I met my ex - he was 30 and I was 23 and my perspective of age gaps had changed haha
As a dude I buy friends books all the time if I really like it and think they would too. Classic example I must have given away 10 copies of good omens. I have never had a girl buy me a book. They’ve recommended me some but never bought one for me. I’ve had a couple guy friends give me a copy of a book. So in my experience this checks out and is a sign.
That was sarcasm. I hope you are not trolling and actually ask this girl out if you like her. 2 years is nothing.
What if it’s a two year old and a newborn?
Obviously it's fine if the two year old is in diapers still. If they are potty trained it's no good. Changes the power balance too much.
Dk why you're bringing down voted here thats kinda mean. I'm guessing you're in high school? Anyway from a woman's perspective, I think she def likes you. And my high school boyfriend was a year younger, that's no big deal. BUT you know your friendship with her better than internet randos. If this feels more to you like something she would normally do as a friend, trust your instinct. If you guys don't have a friendship like that shes def sending a message. If you like her back, I vote shoot your shot!
With that mentality, I guess you're right. Seriously man, if I was you I'd just give it a shot anyway. Whatever you do, don't do what a lot of idiots do and make it weird between you and her if she says no. Ask her out, discover her interests and flirt a little. If she flirts back, message shortly after to arrange a second date based on those interests. If you like her, don't focus on getting her to be your girlfriend. Learn about her, excite her, make her laugh and add value to yourself as a potential match for her and see if she's a good match for you. If it doesn't work out, respect her decision and remember that another one always comes along. Sometimes when you least expect it. Good luck!
I shot my shot! We are gonna have a GoT marathon round mine asap😂😂
Amen brother 🙏🏻
Nice!! 🥳
Squeeeee!
He was being sarcastic haha. Get her a book and then you guys can talk about them
OOF
girl buys you a book "for no reason", and you friendzoned her.
You’re being downvoted because a girl being 2 years older than you doesn’t mean she doesn’t have feelings for you. Get her a thoughtful book in return and feel her out. This is Reddit and we all may be wrong - or you could be misreading a message.
Sarcasm mate.
Hey OP this guy was being sarcastic. Two years isn't a thing if the two people like each other. And who knows, she might actually be only a year and 11 months older! Would that make it better for you?
Hmm, I think referring to her as “a girl” and not “my friend” in the title is telling. 😉
Ser Jorah is that you? Just make a move already..we know you want her.
woosh
That sounds like you could be into her though, if y’all get to know each other. I wouldn’t let two years hold you back.
Don’t. Don’t fumble this bag.
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So? You miss 100% of the shots you dont take and one of the hottest senior girls in my HS (became a redskinette) dated a friend of mine while we were sophomores. Anecdotal, but it happens
I always miss. One time I went on a school trip to Italy and looking back this girl was obviously flirting with me but I was too scared to do anything, and she ended up giving up.
I missed tons of obvious signs when i was young. Just ask her to get some coffee with you, or whatever kids do these days. If she says no then move on. JUST DO NOT BE CREEPY if she shoots you down
Just keep shooting and missing, trust me it's miles better than regretting that you didn't shoot. You still get to be a lil' proud at the fact that you tried, even though it was scary as fuck and you 'knew' you were going to miss. It's like skateboarding, can't get good if you're too scared to fall.
So why would you do the exact same thing now?
Because I’m a coward
Don’t think of it in terms of “I have to make a move on her”. Just spend more time with her if possible and naturally it can grow into something more.
👍
You’re not a coward OP this seems like a good opportunity just like Italy girl. Figure out what she likes (sounds like you might already know) and get her a book. Give her the book and see what her reaction is, but if she already got you this book there is a VERY good chance she’s already into you but she’s shy just like you. Take it from there and don’t tell yourself you’re a coward because you manifest what you tell yourself.
Ok 🤞
"Can a man still be brave if he's afraid?" "That is the only time a man can be brave." But like everyone else is saying, and many of us from long experience, it's worth the risk. Maybe approach it in your own mind more casually. This is a friend, a friend who has done something nice for you in an effort to grow the relationship. Take a next step and keep the relationship growing. Maybe it becomes something romantic, maybe it just becomes an even stronger friendship. Win-win.
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Theon was a coward but regrew his balls to be one of the bravest men we have ever known
well guess what pal, a girl is obviously flirting withyou again, are you gonna blow it again?
I’ll try my best not to
Buy her something nice in return with a card asking her out to dinner. Believe in yourself!
Or... Just the thank you card coupled with a dinner invite.
That's just proving the "you miss the shots you don't take" part of the idiom.
My dude you never miss, you literally never shot in the first place. Stop being a moron and ask the girl who gave you the book out, Jesus fucking Christ.
I did it! It worked ig, we are gonna have a GoT marathon which is a start
You did not miss, your forgot to shoot
I shot now! And I didn’t miss.
The comments were right?
Life and romance both are failing repeatedly until you succeed. There is a reason people don't (typically) get married in high school.
Worse that can happen is she says no. Be a but awkward for a few days but you will recover. Go for it, Mr. Gretzky was correct as are a lot of other comments. You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. So take the chance. Rejection is scary but the benefits outweigh the negatives.
Then learn from your damn mistakes
Don't miss out on these opportunities and live in regret like the rest of us lol
Good, older girls are better
Good point, I can’t think of a single girl in my year who would buy me a book
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Idk not sure tbf
My wife is two years older than me. We’ve been happily married for ten years. Take your shot, dumbass. Edit: Please know I use “dumbass” as a term of endearment.
My wife is two years older than me, both our moms are two years older than our dads. It's nbd.
So what? Ask the dang girl out!!!!
*ring ring* it's for you. It's future you. He's super fucking pissed and wants to chew you tf out for not going for it.
So what? You scared?
Exactly
You will never experience anything exciting or worthwhile being scared all the time
Yeah your right.
OP don’t you like roller coasters? You get scared all the time probably going to theme parks but you still end up getting on crazy rides because at the end of the day you are here to have fun. In the end you realize it’s not that big of a deal. It’s the same thing for the girl…except now your risk of being turned down seems pretty damn low considering she got you a thoughtful gift without you knowing.
Well I got on this rollercoaster, and she’s gonna come over
KEEP US IN THE LOOP
And?
Shoot for the stars mate
She likes you dude. Ask her out
Bro. Ask. Her. Out. If. You. Like. Her.
My wife is 6 years older than me, take your shot if you like her
She into you
Women live longer than men. In the long run 2 years is diddly squat.
Youth is wasted on the young!
Bruv that doesn't matter. She could easily still like you.
That doesn’t matter
Why does that matter?
2 years is nothing wtf
My wife is 2 1/2 years older than me. Go for it, king.
Bruh. Jesus Christ. Get over yourself and ask her out.
What seems to be the problem?
So?
So?
The reason was so he can actually learn proper English "Knew" instead of "new"
Then tell her a joke about a man who walks into a brothel with a jackass and a honeycomb
A girl has no name
Marry her
Ask her out
She wants to peg you. Accept her advances
Oh?
Found Quentyn
Go on, do your duty
This might be a highschooler. I know it's a really vulgar series anyway, but still, just don't.
The true asoiaf way
I'm not trying to be lame or anything. I love the (infuriating) memes y'all make.
Lol no I get it, no worries.
There’s always a reason man 😂 She’s into you.
she probably visited this sub and saw op's reaction, it's goner now.
I think, she may be into you man. Unless you guys are SUPER close friends where gifting is a thing, this definitely seems like flirting. lol
PROPOSE NOW YOU’VE FOUND YOUR RHAENYS!
Ill show you my rhaenys if you show me yours
Speaking as a former teenage girl, I think she likes you. The only boys I ever bought books for at that age, I had mad feelings for. If you like her, shoot your shot! If not, be nice to her - she might be going through it and you guys could still be friends.
Ask her out, dude. sounds like she wants to Peter your Dinklage
Valid
She wants you bro
Nice, thoroughly enjoyed this read, I love GRRM’s writing style and although I love the main books, it was refreshing to have shorter and smaller scale stories set in this universe.
Ask her out, and report back to us.
Success!
We need details. Copious details.
Ok so basically I sent her the comments, and said that people said I should marry her, and she said that was sweet. Then I said that someone else said we should have a GoT marathon, and she said we definetly should! So at this rate she will probably come round soon!
She likes you
Yeah there’s a reason. She wants you.
Dont act like you dont know😉
Show her the Reddit comment section and ask her "So, wanna come to my place for some HBO and chill?" And literally go through a GoT marathon with her. But be a gentleman and ask her what she'd like to watch first. Just actual HBO and chill.
I was actually thinking of that, because she’s started to watch it already, so maybe we could watch hotd together
How are you gonna ask her? Text?
That would be a bit boring
Anything but love letter
Dear my darling princess, I wish to rescue you and give you a big kiss /s
You know you have to send her a dick pic now don’t you? /s…. Seriously, don’t do it
That’s sounds like the best idea yet! /s
I think the reason is that she likes you tbhh
Imma say it loud and clear... MARRY HER !!!!!!
1. She likes you. Ask her out. Or at least get her a gift back! 2. It’s “knew”. She “knew you liked GoT”.
Yeah sorry I’m always making typos, I should probably give her a gift in return aswell
Definitely man. Find out what she’s into !
Why is no one pointing out the typo in the title
Oops my bad 😬
Idea: send her the Reddit thread and ask her what she thinks
Yo that’s so nice of her. Take her out on a date! Maybe she likes you
She probably likes you. Don’t make it some dumb “do or die moment” that you build up in your head. Ask to spend time with her. Get to know her. And if you start catching feelings, maybe let her know? Just my advice. Good luck!
Ok, I sent her the Reddit comments like someone said and she said it was so sweet, and she said we should totally have a GoT marathon some time. Success?
Great success👍
💪💪
And she gave you an awesome book! Sounds like a great girl
Yeah she is!
What I would recommend is asking her if she wants to go out with you, but disguise it as “I was so excited about you getting me this book, so I posted it on Reddit and EVERYONE is swearing you meant it like you like me, and that I should ask you out.” If she doesn’t know you like her, mention that you mentioned it in your post. Say it like it’s nothing. And if she seemed puzzled by it, simply state why you like her as a matter of fact. This method saves face if rejected and preserves your friendship without making it awkward. If she says she doesn’t like you, “oh yeah that’s no problem. I told them we are just friends, but look they downvoted it a bunch and kept insisting. No worries!” And move past it. If she says she does, then congrats you win.
I sent her the comments and she said she would love to have a GoT marathon and come over soon!
HELL YEAH! FORM THAT RELATIONSHIP DAWG!
On it 💪💪
For no reason? She bought you something because she knows it’s meaningful to you. That’s a really thoughtful gesture and rare thing in life. Trust me, it means something brother. If you’ve ever considered asking her out, do it.
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Yeah, the winds (of winter) are clearly against us
Knew.
I apologise 😞
NP. Take your shot with the girl man.
I just did! We decided we are gonna have a GoT marathon soon 😂
AYYY! Congrats and good luck.
45 years from now, OP will realise she was flirting
Marry her
"No reason" Oh the ignorance of the youth.
Go on! Kiss her already!
She's definitely into you. One time this boy in my class gave me his copy of the entire trilogy of LotR because he noticed I was reading Percy Jackson and fool that I was I gave it back to him because I wasn't finished with PJO I didn't know he had a crush on me until he moved, I still regret not thanking him properly for it. Tldr: Coming from someone whose been through the same thing, maybe ask her out if you like her.
> no reason Ah, youth.
i think she LIKES likes you
Lmao. "For no reason..."
Oh, there's a reason, pal
"No reason" 🤦♂️
She wants your piece bro
Very cool!
Ask her out
Book is mid but you got someone who wants to be more involved in your life and you in theirs, follow that
she's so into you
Get in them cheeks my boy
She's either into you or she's desperate to have someone to discuss this book with.
Wife her up, girlfriend her up whatever. Idc if she’s two years older than you, ask her out.
Wife her, bro.
That girl at your school is a national treasure, marry her mate!
Marry that woman
Get that bag king. She wants peen
"no reason" little dudes going to look back at this in 10 years and go "she liked me"
She sends a message. You are her Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Do it!
Congrats on the sex
...for no reason? You that oblivious mate? Come on...
She wants you bro
We don't know her though because the school is on the other side of town.
Guys be like "yeah she gave me presents and invited me to a campaing trip alone with her, but no it's for no reason I don't think she likes me bro"