Quote Originally Posted by Alleo View Post
Because her advice included clients. It also includes just flirting around which could mean that you are hitting on people that are already in a relationship (which is what happened). Its not like she said: Well if you fall in love with someone even if they are your co-worker show it to them. No she was more like: Just flirt with clients. The other examples have him at least try out something new which in turn can make his life better even if he does not find love. If he knows himself better and looks out for himself then he will make his life better and maybe makes him interesting for others. If he finds a hobby he may finally live a life outside of just work, meet more people (even if they are not love interests) and thus gain more experience.

Astrid was like: Do as you always do, just randomly flirt with clients too..even if that might destroy your business if it goes wrong..
I find it interesting you only respond to my first paragraph when the second deals with your objection. So I will put it out here again as I believe it deals with the main issue I have with those who are not fond of Astrid’ plan. There seems to be this assumption if he looks for love at work he is going to be creepy about it and cause problems. However, in the other scenarios he won’t be creepy. I mean the man is either a creep or not. You can’t have it both ways. :P

We could be dealing with different translations but the NA/English version she doesn’t advise him to flirt with clients but instead begin his search among them. Flirt and begin a search are two vey different things. He might be very curt and reserved at work. He could begin his search simply by opening up a little more, casual conversation, and seeing if there are any connections there. Again there is a right way and wrong way to do things. To assume he will do things the wrong way in the scenario you don’t like but the right way in the scenario you do like is a little disingenuous.