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Re: I don't know what's going on and I need some advice
« Reply #30 on: September 03, 2007, 07:57:37 PM »
He showed up at her house after dark a few days ago with his girls (they have girls the same age) and ingredients for making smoothies.  She was really uncomfortable but didn't want to be rude so she let him in.  Guys like that are really good at making you doubt your own radar.  This one didn't do anything (the girls were playing in the same room for goodness sakes) but he kept asking about her schedule, when her boyfriend is around, if the boyfriend's dog is ever at the house with her etc.  We talked about it and she is just going to be straight with him.

I can't even count all the red flags in that scenario. "Hey, I've already determined that you'll let me in, even if I'm not invited or welcome, for fear of appearing rude. Now I just need to know when you're alone and unprotected."
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Re: I don't know what's going on and I need some advice
« Reply #31 on: September 03, 2007, 08:55:48 PM »
I can't even count all the red flags in that scenario. "Hey, I've already determined that you'll let me in, even if I'm not invited or welcome, for fear of appearing rude. Now I just need to know when you're alone and unprotected."

The part where he wanted to know if the dog was going to be there is really disturbing.  You know--a dog that would presumably protect her if she were being attacked...

She should tell him that she's getting a Rottweiler and it will be in the house at all times.

The nature of these questions demonstrate that he does not have her best interests at heart.  As wazzie pointed out, the question about the dog is especially disturbing.  Why would he need to know where the dog is?   

Considering that he does not have her best interests at heart, she does not need to worry about being "rude" to him.  She should never ever let him in her house ever again, even if he does have his daughters with him (some sexual offenders do use children to get close to their victims).  She should instruct her daughters to do the same.     

If she decides to have this little talk with him, she should do so only in the presence of her boyfriend. 

I agree with everyone here and appreciate the input.  She was taken off-guard when he showed up and has been kicking herself (and mightily creeped out) about letting him in ever since.  We had a neighbor-gal pow-wow and have worked out codes and strategies to send SOS's to each other if anything of the sort happens again and she has trouble getting rid of him.  Her boyfriend is aware of the problem as well and we are all being just a little careful until we determine if he is just a sad sack lookin' for love in all the wrong places or, well, Ted Bundy.

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