Mumsnet Talk

I am new to Internet dating, not new to mumsnet. I have name changed because my daughter knows my usual nickname.

Ok, I've been chatting to this guy online for a couple of weeks. We are planning to meet up this coming weekend.

I am a physio assistant - it mainly involves dealing with equipment, but I've gained some knowledge as well while I'm there.

He was complaining of sciatica, so I gave him a simple self-help tip as to how he could help ease it a bit - nothing that could hurt him.

We spoke last night. And he said 'oh, I have a question. Do you have any tips to deal with constipation?'

AIBU to be a bit 'wtf, did you really ask me that?'

It's not even as if it's linked to my job, although I guess he thinks it might be...

Oh dear.

Are you still inclined to meet up?

Oh dear oh dear.

I mean, you want a little bit of mystery in the beginning, surely

No unless it was a joke then no.. Needy and wants a mum/ nurse.

Even as a joke that's pathetic.

don't bother meeting up.

I'm glad it's not just me! No, I have lost the inclination to chat to him online, never mind actually meet him.

You could just say, 'I don't think we are going to hit it off after all. Good luck. Hope you work everything out of your arse and have a nice life.'

Err, yuck...

Don't suppose he has a young child in his care, and he's asking for them rather than himself? <clutches at straws>

No, no children. Lives alone. Can't think why...

Lol @ LR!

Run. Far.

Woah. What did you say, did you not call him up on it (as in, errr, ha ha, you are joking telling me about your bowel habits now, yes?!)

Mwhahahaaa. Sorry, but hahaaaa! Dating don't 101

I really didn't say much - my first comment was 'I can't believe you just asked me that' followed by a recommendation for google - and I haven't spoken to him since...

I thought I might be overreacting because I had given some previous advice, I'm so glad to read everyone's response.

Beyond grim. Delete,delete,delete!

No - this suggests someone with no flair for social niceties, so unless you are comfortable with that then I would imagine you're done.

Welcome to the world of online dating

Am I really bad to find this funny ?

Yes, I am...

< slinks away >

Tell him iron tablets help

It wouldn't have bothered me.

Constipation is fairly common, and unremarkable isn't it? He asked you a question on one topic, and is now asking another.

We all poo (or not, in his case).

Give him another chance.