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Mumsnet Discussions: Relationships : i know it's been done before...but can we talk dealbreakers? (9 messages)

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By mamalovesmojitos on Sun 11-May-08 22:43:10

met a nice guy recently. he texted me tonight. all good, but he wrote in his non-abbreviated message 'before it gets to late'. TO late??

i'm not a master of the english language (as the pedant's corner regulars know blush

). but to, two and too. its not difficult for a 29 year old surely? grin

would it put you off?

By mamalovesmojitos on Sun 11-May-08 22:44:00

oops!

By maidamess on Sun 11-May-08 22:44:51

No , Miss Fussy Bum! Sounds like the average English ability of most 29 year old men to me grin

By zippitippitoes on Sun 11-May-08 22:44:59

By muggglewump on Sun 11-May-08 22:47:21

I'd let it go as a typo. If they really couldn't spell or used text talk, even in texts then it would be a dealbreaker.

By HumphreyCushion on Sun 11-May-08 22:47:59

Yes, I always used to give prospective partners a spelling test before I committed to them.

DH is dyslexic, but he managed to gain extra points in the test simply by having a rather marvellous arse. grin

By mamalovesmojitos on Sun 11-May-08 22:51:09

By Scramble on Sun 11-May-08 22:55:07

I decided life is too short to wait for the perfect man and that there is nothing wrong with having fun with a guy who has imperfections.

What are you going to do check their qualifications before you get into bed with them, so whats your minimum qualification O grade english and maths or do they need at least a degree. wink

FGS if they are good at sex, buy me lunch and pay me the odd compliment I'm in there grin

By mamalovesmojitos on Sun 11-May-08 23:02:15

yes well dds dad (xp) is an academic genius yet has no common sense and lacks the ability to even turn on a washing machine.

suppose you are right... grin

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