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I am recently divorced...How do I get an old boyfriend to notice me?

Every Thursday when I take my daughter to cheerleading practice I see an old boyfriend of mine. We dated 12 years ago. He is not married and he has a son that plays basketball. (That's why I see him, because his son is practicing while my daughter is.) I also have a son that is the same age as his. (They are in the same class at school and are good friends.) I really don't remember why we split up 12 years ago. I do know we didn't have a fight. I think we just kinda went our separate ways. I would really like to see him again, he is a great father to his son. What can I do (if anything) to get his attention?

Update:

He has never been married. His ex Girlfriend went bad. He has custody of his son.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Sounds like you already have something in common, your children. So start there, concentrate on the things in common now, don't start the conversation with stuff from the past. You don't want to look like you are stuck on what 'used to be'. Leave that stuff for a later date. But just start talking to him, you may find that he could just be a great friend, but you won't know until you make the move. Good Luck!

  • 1 decade ago

    have a hi's and hello's first so that not very awkward, and then progress it to few minute talk with him while walking along the way or just standing while waiting for something, and then progress it to a sit down conversation, nothings special or romantic, just like old acquaintances, this would build up slowly the years that gapped between you, and then just keep on doing that until you feel both of you are comfortable to each other and then have playful talk about your past and laugh together often. i hope this works. just take it slow, but sure.

  • 1 decade ago

    Maybe he remembers why you broke it off 12 years ago. If you just ended a relationship keep it light and just talk to him start off as friends.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    You're recently divorced for a reason...you have no idea how to interact with the opposite sex. If a women needs tips/help on

    attracting" guys, that comes off as desperate. Do you think you have to have a guy or need one to complete you? You must be a whole person who's worth noticing without having to resort to doing tricks. Time to stop worrying how to attract boyfriends and work on yourself.

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  • Why are women so friggin' afraid to ASK for what they want? Are you really that much of a jellyfish? Just go up to the boy and say "Hey, how about a coffee sometime?"

  • 1 decade ago

    strike up a conversation, be yourself, and don't talk too much about yourself, ask him questions that aren't too forward or stalking-like....easy, simple, honest, relaxed conversation would be the best way to get his attention and keep it in the long run

    Source(s): personal experience
  • 1 decade ago

    go up to him and talk to him about the good old times. then ask him if he wants to go out for lunch or something some time if you guys hit it off again.

  • 1 decade ago

    if you like him then why don't you make the first move? also...(since i don't know what you look like) make sure that your appearnce is not that of a 'mommy' and to make sure that you look like a 'successful woman that takes care of her own needs.' don't go out in public looking ragged and tired (even on the weekend). make sure that your hair is nice and neat (even if it is pulled back into a ponytail). hope this helps.

  • 1 decade ago

    talk to him, ask him if he would like to go out some time to catch up on old times.

    Source(s): been there
  • 1 decade ago

    grab his junk...im totally kidding i would say hey how are you....its been a long time wanna go to dinner and catch up on things??

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