- Sat Sep 14, 2013 1:43 pm
#29702
My last trip was great, but there is something that I noticed that day as well as my last trip out. First, let me start by saying that I love going out for many reasons, mainly for some peace and quiet. When my wife and I go together, we understand that being a couple brings on a little more attention than normal. When I went out Tuesday, there was a couple setup and I walked behind them, giving a nod, and continued down to a spot where I felt they would not feel as if I was going to be bothering them in any way.
Later the couple packed up and headed out and another couple came in from the dunes and went for a swim. A single guy walked past them and decided to setup about 15 feet from me. Now, there was no one else in the area and an entire beach to pick a spot, but he plopped down right next to me. I didn't really care at that point, but anytime I got up for a swim or to take a walk he got up as well and came to chat. Still no real issue, except I was now the only one there besides him as the second couple left. He was a nice enough guy, but I cant understand why you would want to bother someone who is obviously there to relax (as I stated to him numerous times) I know some guys there are gay and are hoping for something (I suppose?) but when it is clear that I am not only straight, but not wanting to be bothered why continue to pester? Even asked if he could sit closer!
Same thing on the previous trip. Guys walking up from behind you from the dunes, plopping down about 5 feet from you and watching you. Then get up and walk to someone else, do the same thing and come back to you.
My concerns here are....how do you let someone know politely that they are creepy and that there is an entire beach for them to hang out at? I am all for chatting with other beach goers and exchanging pleasantries, but there comes a point where you just want to hang out and relax. Its actually shocking how when my wife and I are together, there are less creeps stalking around you then when I am alone!