20 Embarrassing Times People Failed to Realize They Were Being Hit On

Some people do not realize a flirtation is happening until it is far too late. That is exactly why these awkward stories hit so hard, because one person is clearly making a move while the other is busy treating it like a normal conversation, a sleepover, or a harmless favor.

In these retweets, people share the moments they completely missed obvious romantic signals, from a girl climbing into bed to a date invitation that got lost in the shuffle of everyday plans. A few of the stories are painful, a few are surprisingly sweet, and all of them are painfully relatable in the worst possible way.

Keep scrolling for the funniest missed connections, and the one that turned into a marriage is especially hard to beat.

The Inspiration for These Soul-Crushing Memories

TheDavidDrake

"Obv She Wanted to Sleep" Oh Baby, No

cartergill

At Least His Friend Noticed

HP_Chap

That one really slipped right past him.

What a Spectacular Wasted Moment

kuhlthing

That Direct and Yet Still Didn't Hit the Mark

alexsciarra

Nothing Sexier Than a Rule-Follower

GClayMitchell1

Their Own Enemy

stopthinkingan1

It's Not a Bad Question, Though

ToddHoyer

He was so close to getting it.

A Story of Hope in a Sea of Misery

kuhlthing

Focused on the Wrong Thing

thepolishtrifle

She Did Her Best

spaciestdonut

See Ya Later!

visarts

How Would a Cuddle Buddy Be Unsafe?

ryanmacnicol

That answer did not land the way she hoped.

It also echoes the dilemma of whether to reveal a friend’s secret crush for closure and possible love.

Okay, But That Is Actually Wholesome

1andOnlyMickey

He's Seen Them

KevinJBurke

Oh, to Be Young and on AIM Again

MarximusHix

Dude Dadzoned Himself

dav3liu

That Went Straight Over His Head

IAPuntReturner

Somehow, it got even more obvious after that.

Finger Painting Is Serious Business

VincentBrue

Because She Wanted YOU

MetaWootenPeace

If you have your own story about a cluelessly missed opportunity, we’d love to read it! Drop your story in the comment section below.

And be sure to share this with your friends, especially anyone who may have accidentally turned down their crush. Knowing you're not alone in your foolishness can be healing.

Some missed signals are funny, and some are unforgettable.

Can you actually move in on your friend’s crush plan, or is it deceptive? Check out the AITA about helping a friend move to get closer to her crush through a scheme.