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

A lot of single people seem to be afraid to make the first move with someone they like, whether due to fear of rejection, ridicule, or overstepping a comfortable friendship boundary. Whatever the case may be, if you’re not going to make the first move, it’s pretty important to recognize when someone else is trying to initiate any sort of romantic contact with you. According to relationship expert Dr. Sue Johnson, “The ability to recognize and respond to romantic signals is crucial for building connections.” This insight emphasizes the importance of being aware of social cues in romantic interactions. Many people have shared their own stories of being utterly clueless about very blatant come-ons. One such story involves a high school sleepover where a girl climbed into bed and started tickling a boy, who responded with, “Haha, okay, well, time for bed!” Ouch. I feel second-hand embarrassment for him AND the girl involved in that situation. The solidarity in similar stories can definitely make you feel better about your own missed opportunities, but the shared stories aren’t all bad! One reply tells a story about an almost missed connection, where he turned down an opportunity for a date because he had plans with his sister. Later, the same girl directly asked him out on a date, and he happily reports that they’re now married. We gathered the 20 best retweets sharing their own moments of obliviousness for you. Keep scrolling to see more.

The Inspiration for These Soul-Crushing Memories

TheDavidDrake

"Obv She Wanted to Sleep" Oh Baby, No

cartergill

At Least His Friend Noticed

HP_Chap

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

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

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

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.