I've been a single mum for 5 years (since my son was born) during which time I've not had one whiff of a date. I joined an internet dating site (couple of months ago) and not sure if it's actually making me feel worse.
All the contacts I've had from blokes in their 20's (way too young) 60's or are just plain weird or pervy, were at first funny - but now just pissing me off.
There was one bloke I really liked, and after several emails where we seemed to have chemistry, we spoke on the phone - and so called chemistry just went up in a puff of smoke.
Spoke to another guy on the phone which started off well but then tried to have phone sex with me.
Another couple of blokes I liked, who, after some promising emails, just suddenley stopped writing - obviously found someone better.
Another bloke I liked, but don't think he's actually up for DATING. He already admitted he regularly writes to 8 other girls on the site.
Meanwhile, I'm so broke so couldn't afford to go out on a date anyway. For this reason, I even joined a "sugar daddy" type of dating website. But no luck there, as guys with money tend to be, and can be, very very picky. (Got one offer of bloke wanting a mistress - he was gorgeous mind. And another that was just a fat old git).
Obviously all the young, size 10 shiny blondes with no kids are getting all the decent men.
Shall I just give up? It's kind of getting me down. I think I was happier without the false of hope of ever actually being asked out on a date.
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Give up on internet dating???
whethergirl · 24/08/2009 23:05
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