He’s Been Helping Out At A Homeless Shelter, And He’s Really Attracted To A Girl He Met There
This 20-year-old guy recently began helping out at a local homeless shelter. During his time spent there, he wound up meeting a homeless girl who is 22-years-old.
He says that she is really extremely cool, and she’s been obviously going through a lot. He has had opportunities to chat with her, and she says she’s really sweet.
He also pointed out that she does clean up great.
“I am not saying that because she’s homeless she is automatically unattractive, but you don’t always see many attractive homeless people,” he explained.
“If you saw her in a coffee shop or something you wouldn’t be able to tell that she’s homeless. There are also many other great things about her, she’s a college graduate, and I know she has a stable job and plans on getting an apartment pretty soon.”
“I don’t know everything that’s going on in her life, but I kind of feel attracted to her. How do I go about this situation?”
Many people had some wise advice for him and weighed in on if he should try to make a move on her.
“She’s homeless,” SkittlesPlease said. “She probably doesn’t have very many places to go, so please don’t make the shelter an awkward place for her. Wait until she gets on her feet before you try to make a move.”
“Just don’t do it. She’s a vulnerable person and you’re there to help her,” Kaiisim replied.
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“She’s in a vulnerable position and you’re supposed to be in a supportive role. I know we can help attraction, but she’s not an eligible person to date,” AdLeft4186 weighed in.
“There might be a concern about your using a position of “power and influence” over her to gain her affections. You’re able to provide her extra help or deny it as a helper. Think about how that could look,” CabinetOk4838 added.
“I’m not in any way insinuating that OP is doing this; people’s perceptions are what is important.”
“So don’t do anything different for her at the centre. And as others have said, give it time. Lots of time. Maybe wait until she’s in a slightly better situation, and then discuss it.”
“What you must also do is be clear and open with your supervisors if anything does happen between you. They will wish to be aware to avoid any conflict of interest.”
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