opinion from the women here

[sinfantasy]

She reached over and patted his lap. “Your shorts keep giving you away.” John thought he might die of embarrassment. “As long as you don’t say anything about it to her, it will be fine. Women know how to turn men on. We know that sometimes we do it without even trying if the guy is interested enough. We just don’t want you to tell us that unless we’ve indicated to you that we are interested in you telling us that.”

What's the fun in explaining? I would rather prefer playful banter and teasing. Keep him guessing.

 

[Cagivagurl]

Husband and wife are having a conversation after their workout. They're sitting in the sauna, and talking about the female trainer they worked with the last couple of times.
The question I have is: how accurate a statement are the last 4 sentences of the scene below (in bold). This is a hypothesis I have, but I want to make sure I'm not completely off base here.

That night, after their workout, they were lounging in the sauna for the first time at Maria’s suggestion.

“She’s got your number,” Monica said. He replied with a grunt for an interrogative. “Every time you start flagging, she gives you a little peek. Just enough to make you push through.”

“So it wasn’t my imagination?”

“Nope.”

“And you think it’s funny?”

“I think it’s hysterical. As long as I keep reaping the benefits of it, I’m okay with it.”

“What do you mean?”

She reached over and patted his lap. “Your shorts keep giving you away.” John thought he might die of embarrassment. “As long as you don’t say anything about it to her, it will be fine. Women know how to turn men on. We know that sometimes we do it without even trying if the guy is interested enough. We just don’t want you to tell us that unless we’ve indicated to you that we are interested in you telling us that.”

This made me laugh.
You asked for female feedback and all you got was Mansplaining.
Was I surprised...
Not one little bit...

Cagivagurl

 

[Audiflex]

Husband and wife are having a conversation after their workout. They're sitting in the sauna, and talking about the female trainer they worked with the last couple of times.
The question I have is: how accurate a statement are the last 4 sentences of the scene below (in bold). This is a hypothesis I have, but I want to make sure I'm not completely off base here.

That night, after their workout, they were lounging in the sauna for the first time at Maria’s suggestion.

“She’s got your number,” Monica said. He replied with a grunt for an interrogative. “Every time you start flagging, she gives you a little peek. Just enough to make you push through.”

“So it wasn’t my imagination?”

“Nope.”

“And you think it’s funny?”

“I think it’s hysterical. As long as I keep reaping the benefits of it, I’m okay with it.”

“What do you mean?”

She reached over and patted his lap. “Your shorts keep giving you away.” John thought he might die of embarrassment. “As long as you don’t say anything about it to her, it will be fine. Women know how to turn men on. We know that sometimes we do it without even trying if the guy is interested enough. We just don’t want you to tell us that unless we’ve indicated to you that we are interested in you telling us that.”

The last four sentences feel pretty accurate! Many women are aware of their effect on others and prefer to keep things unspoken unless there’s mutual interest. Monica’s explanation about not wanting men to point it out unless invited is spot-on, it’s about respecting boundaries. The dynamic feels realistic and grounded. Nice work!