M67

Best Missed Opportunities?

February 26 2022

So there I was, around 20 (many years ago), with a group of friends in a pizza place. Opposite us sat another group around the same age. Our group chatted a while. I glanced across at the other group. Caught the eye of a lovely girl. You know that moment when you both catch each other's eye and look away. Yeah, that. She was beautiful. A minute passed and our eyes met again. In that fraction of a second when choices are made, I decided I wasn't going to do the usual, turn away embarrassed. This time I kept my eyes on her eyes. She turned away. Moments later, she turned back and looked at me. I gave her a smile. She turned away, then turned back, returning my smile. Each time after that, our eyes met for longer and we stared appreciatively at each other. I could tell she enjoyed our almost secret encounter. We would turn back to the conversations in our groups, and then come back to looking into each other's eyes, across the room. Both of our groups were oblivious. After maybe an hour, I got up and went to the men's room. When I got back, her group had left, taking her out of my life. I always remember that moment as something very special, a silent connection, and have never had anything like it before or since. Sometimes I wonder 'what if.'

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Obi1kenietzsche

3 years ago

Ah! That is a very special moment indeed is it not. And really well expressed, thank you for sharing. That ignition of the senses, an unspoken connection, an intuitive and mutual understanding of both offer and acceptance across a crowded room. The poignant, bitter sweet acceptance of a lost moment, hanging fleetingly in the air, then consigned to everlasting memory. I love it. 🙏

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DoItRight

3 years ago

It's called a "sliding doors" moment or that fork in road situation, what if!!

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Sawadee

3 years ago

Really ' that could of been me describing that exact same situation. Down to her leaving when l went to the mens. Reading that bought it all back to me even though it was probally 7 - 8 years ago..

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MsSuperFoxy

3 years ago

Yeah, what if! I sometimes wonder about the what ifs, about the road not taken What if I married my high school sweetheart? Our time lines have been exactly the same since we parted. Married other people, had a child, divorced etc all around the same time as each other. It's just bizzare! What if I married him? Would our time lines be the same? What if we did have a child? Would we be divorced? (🤷‍♀️) 35yrs later...we have discussed and laughed about our "What if's", of our missed apporunity. Ohhh hummm life goes on. Ms Foxy

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teamaj2

3 years ago

Over our 16 years together we have had a few occasions to wonder -what if we had been brave and acted on what seemed a wonderful sexual attraction . This was all pre exploration when we were still in the space of contemplation and consideration . We both wanted to explore together but we didn’t want to ruin our wonderful relationship. Once we were shopping for a suit for Mr J . It was only the sales person, us and gorgeous well dressed very sexy black man . The customer kept commenting on what my husband was trying on and making very friendly chat with us both . We got to the car , looked at each other and shrugged our shoulders. There was many smouldering glances and sexual overtones . We were very green and had no idea what to do . We did nothing sadly . Another time we were at a party . They had a DJ , lots of good food and alcohol . They actually were neighbours of friends , not really our friends. A gorgeous single lady took a shine to us , danced with us all night very up close and sensual , kept planting kisses on us both and giving us lots of attention. Again we were interested but unsure how to proceed. We both felt it and now sadly look back and wonder if only we had been brave . Ax

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Rising_Phoenix

3 years ago

Hahaha, I had a similar situation with a contractor at work, we did end up speaking though and once he told me what he was actually thinking I regretted it 😂 yikes! Some things are better left unexplored.

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Obi1kenietzsche

3 years ago

“Still round the corner there may wait A hidden road, or secret gate And though we pass them by today We may return another day And take the hidden paths that run Towards the Moon, or to the Sun” J R R Tolkien

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countrytouch82

3 years ago

Missed once but briefly revisited: When about 17 years old, at an interdistrict highschool camp, I shared a connection with a girl from another school located a couple of hours away. We kept finding each other for scheduled activities including things like writing and imagination workshops etc (I kept some small related writings from her), then at the dance social. Both still being innocent but obviously loving being near each other, and exploring mutual eye gazing. Which I clearly remember doing so as we parted on our seperate school buses home. I had really hoped to make it to the next year's event to see her again (school council event), but alas I couldn't make it, however did manage to check an attendance list and she wasn't on it anyway. That was the end. Until... Many (ie 7ish) years later I was seriously thinking of her again. Pre-facebook, was going to have to be the old fashioned way, and I eventually found her via phone/letter enquiries to family surnames in the phone listings from her last known school area. We shared some innocent handwritten, then typed, snail mail letters for a little while (which I have still), but some things had changed of course. Years later again she was able to found on Facebook with a family etc.

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MsSuperFoxy

3 years ago

What if, I could revisit a certain time again? Would I say NO to them, again? ABSOF&CKINGLUTLY!!! What if I made that right choice back then? If they behaved badly with a No, I imagine they would be a down right proper c*nt to a yes. What a complete head f*ck that would be! 🙈🙈 What if, somethings are best left were they are. Ms Foxy

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Ex007

3 years ago

When someone you’ve been admiring walks right up to you and gives you a little spank. Others will get you by surprise. Then there’s those who know you best, they have a well established spank bank. Who likes a good spanking?

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Sawadee

3 years ago

Was all packed waiting for taxi to take me to Dempasar ( bali ) Airport. Had a hour to kill so wandered down to local supermarket.. There in a small stall selling cakes was the most beautiful girl l ever seen.. We locked eyes , she smiled and l couldnt control myself telling her" you are beautiful " Eyes still locked she thanked me and wanted to know if l was staying nearby. When l explained i was , and was about to head to the airport to go home .. she genuinely looked sad , We chatted for a few minutes , then l told her l better go and l left ... I walked off still on cloud 9 and sad l would never see her again .. Then ' to my surprise ' on my way to the hotel, she caught up and asked if she could walk with me.. Of course l was stoked .. When we got to the hotel ' the taxi was there waiting ( he was early ) so we had to say goodbye once again.. All this happened within 45 minutes and left me like a first time teen... Needless to say , l had her on my mind cursing we didnt meet earlier..

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