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lycheetothestar · 10/05/2025 11:23

I went to a speed dating event last night.

im really proud of myself as it’s the first time and I went alone and actually it was quite fun. Some interesting people and a few slightly odd ones.

I am annoyed with myself as when it ended, the very last person I was talking to asked for my number. You don’t actually need to exchange numbers as you can do it via the website afterwards by choosing who you liked. I wanted to say ‘I’d prefer to do it via the website’ but then I felt uncomfortable so I said ok, and I’m sure he saw I was hesitant. But anyway I gave him my number and I’ve been annoyed the whole evening. It’s showed me I need to work on my boundaries and people pleasing.

anyway this morning, I did send my matches back and put on there no match for him but he’s just messaged me saying “how are you? Did you get back ok last night?”

I know it’s pathetic to ask but what should I reply to shut it down. I feel weirdly exposed by giving my number, and also he was very shady in the 5 min chat about what he did. I’m just feeling quite aggrieved with myself.

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lycheetothestar · 10/05/2025 11:41

Thank you everyone! I’ve just blocked him! I plan to go to another one in a few weeks so hope I don’t see him there at that one!

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mumuseli · 10/05/2025 11:39

Don’t be too hard on yourself. It’s all a learning process (ie the working on boundaries etc). We’ve all done things we wish we had handled better.
Like you said, you did well and were brave to attend! He’s obviously a bit thick skinned, so it will be fine if you’re a bit blunt now – work out a firm (& polite if you want) message to explain that you prefer to do it through the website, send it, then block his number. Or just block him without replying – it’s up to you and you don’t owe him anything. You can do it! 💪

lycheetothestar · 10/05/2025 11:36

Yes. I think my job is a bit public too and I think he can figure out what I do from
my number possibly. Ugh. I am so annoyed with myself. I’ve always put off things like speed dating and online dating for these reasons.

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ForRealCat · 10/05/2025 11:36

Don’t reply, if he messages again just say “who is this” then tell him wrong number. That was if you come across him again you didn’t block him, it was just a mistake.

Fingers crossed for some matches!!!

Witchcraftandhokum · 10/05/2025 11:33

Just block him if you're not feeling it but there could be loads of reasons why he was a "bit shady" when you asked about his job. When I went speed dating I was advised to lie about what I did as I work with children and it might attract paedophile.

He could be a doctor and not want to answer random health questions.

Rosierambles · 10/05/2025 11:29

Exactly this. Just block him and don't be cross at yourself. It's harder than some people think to put boundaries in place but you can maybe practise what you'd say next time if it happened again to give yourself the confidence to say no next time

grievingandhurt · 10/05/2025 11:26

You don’t owe him a reply, just block his number

YesHonestly · 10/05/2025 11:25

Block him.

You don’t owe him anything.

EG94 · 10/05/2025 11:25

Thank you, yes I did, it was lovely to meet however I met with others I felt more of a connection with. I wouldn’t like to pursue this any further.

Edenmum2 · 10/05/2025 11:25

Just block him?

Zippidydoodah · 10/05/2025 11:25

Just don’t reply, and do it differently next time.

If you do reply, I fear you might never get rid of Mr Shady! He will see that you’ve put not a match on whatever app you’re using.

TimeForTeaAndG · 10/05/2025 11:24

Don't reply. Just block him.

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