Awful date. Tried to embarrass me the whole evening...

I'm so sorry that you had to thru that. What a complete moron he is. My advice (having dated a few idiots b4 remarrying) is to block and move on. You will laugh about what a moron he is eventually but he's too thick and immature to understand that he wasn't building rapport or connection he was just bring a dick. He wont get it even if you tell him so just.... dont! Think back to the boys who pushed you in the stinging nettles at school... that's him just a bit older.

Have you considered any intros from friends who know you well. I'm certain that a connection of shared values and outlook on life is a useful starter when meeting new people.

Keep calm Mrs, he's made room for Mr Right to show up soon so don't be mad that he's wasted your time, just confirming you don't want a plonker.

Good luck xxx

He's a creepy man. I really wouldn't find that funny and ghost him.

What a horrible pathetic toad of a man he is so glad you realised quickly. These men do really annoy me who the fuck do they think they are

dogs are better company than men and I say this as a cat woman 😊

Ah congratulations on your new dog, what a better choice companion!

The date sounds vile, you were lucky to see his true colours so early on.

Have a fabulous life!

That's not a petty reason to post at all. You're entirely justified in being angry.

Unfortunately, there are a lot of people out there who like to trivialize other people's academic achievements because they have not been able to obtain that professional standard themselves.

I imagine the issue here as that he is intimidated by your success and is trying to demean you to make himself feel better. What he is effectively doing is deflecting and gaslighting and I imagine insecure masculinity is coming into play as welll.

You are a woman, a highly qualified Doctor, very successful and I imagine he finds that threatening. What better way to combat a threat through passive put downs and demeaning references....

Don't let this idiot knock your confidence - that's likely what he was trying to do. Block his number, never meet him again and find someone who will pull you up and not bring you down. Any man worth his salt would never treat the lady in their life in such a belittling way !

The snobby/stuck up bitch type comment is just such a predictable stereotype of a mn emotionally immature man who cannot handle rejection.

You've well amd truly dosgrd a bullet there op. Enjoy your new dog's company.

As a male, I wish to apologise for male kind. Dudes a sap. We've all made bad jokes in our time and carried some of them on too long in the hope of making them good, but he sounds like he's absolutely chronic. I can certainly understand why you've switched your energies to the rescue dog, sounds like a massive upgrade on that. Don't see where the poll is, but 100% not aibu!

When men call women “ snobby bitches” it’s invariably because they’re out of their league. I’ll be the 200th person to say he’s a knob who’s not worthy of cleaning your boots and you are a catch.

Dont bother responding let him wonder

He's seems like a child so treat as a client!

He's trying to neg you, because he's inferior.

Move on OP, you are worth more!

OP, I’m sure your dog will continue to bring you joy.
(watching this thread still, I’m currently trying to adopt a dog).
Dogs are magic
x

I had a date like this shortly before meeting my now DH. He was rude and condescending about the style of my artwork (we both had degrees in a particular interest), didn’t like where we’d met for a drink, wanted food then didn’t like where I’d suggested despite him having no suggestions himself and it being lovely! We bumped into my friend at the bar who had no idea I was there on a date (and I had no idea would be there) - and he accused me of stalking him! The whole evening was awkward and unpleasant. I ended up going back to join my friend at the bar after dinner and that was the best part of the evening!! I felt seriously deflated afterwards and ready to give up - this was around 2 years into being single. Glad I didn’t now obviously!

There is a reason why this bloke is still single and he’s not representative of the whole dating pool. I’d block him and move on. Sorry you had such a shitty experience xxx

On the positive side, this one announced himself as a prize twat on the first date so you didn't have to waste any time on him!

What an absolute bellend 😂Clearly doesn't like intelligent women and feels really threatened by them. He is an embarrassment.

OP, can you post the link to your updated post?

Best update I’ve seen on here in a long time! Well done OP

He sounds 13. I would've walked out. Block him.

Edit: sorry, replied quickly and should've rtft 🙈
Well done for maintaining a dignified silence and blocking blocking blocking. What an absolute arse. Have lots of fun with your new dog!

Well you lost nothing by ditching him. Tho don't know how you have time for a dog! - but hope it all works out of course.

@brackenbury please link your new thread or say what board it's on, or what it's called: I'd love to read about your new pal and the joy you bring each other!

Congratulations & we need a picture! I’m sure your new dog will bring you much joy and happiness.

I love the fact you chose a dog over a very emotionally immature guy. Hope this sends a message to women: sometimes putting your love into a dog can be much more rewarding that internet dating.

This is 100% a case of him being a dick. You do an amazing job both in terms of helping society and in terms of the emotional toll it must take on you spending all day seeing sick kids. I couldn't do it (ignoring the fact I wouldn't have made it into uni on a medical degree to begin with) I just couldn't take the mental and emotional load of seeing how unfair life can be.

So go you for being amazing and find someone who deserves the superstar you are!

OP when you meet for the time while online dating always stick to a quick coffee.

It gives you a chance to get to know the person without having to spend an entire meal/evening with them if there is no attraction or they turn out to be a complete idiot like this one.

Only arrange a proper date once you have met the person face to face for an initial time-limited chat.

He sounds immature and thick. Don’t give him a further thought.