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To be a little 'WTF' about this?

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NewAtThisMalarky · 10/02/2013 21:30

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...

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IvorHughJangova · 10/02/2013 21:33

Oh dear.

Are you still inclined to meet up?

Oh dear oh dear.

IvorHughJangova · 10/02/2013 21:34

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

thebody · 10/02/2013 21:35

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

LineRunner · 10/02/2013 21:38

Even as a joke that's pathetic.

Branleuse · 10/02/2013 21:38

don't bother meeting up.

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NewAtThisMalarky · 10/02/2013 21:39

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

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LineRunner · 10/02/2013 21:42

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.'

FringeEvent · 10/02/2013 21:43

Err, yuck...

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

Original poster
NewAtThisMalarky · 10/02/2013 21:45

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

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Original poster
NewAtThisMalarky · 10/02/2013 21:46

Lol @ LR!

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50ShadesOfGreggs · 10/02/2013 21:49

Run. Far.

fuckwittery · 10/02/2013 22:01

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FitzgeraldProtagonist · 10/02/2013 22:02

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

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NewAtThisMalarky · 10/02/2013 22:10

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.

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Icelollycraving · 10/02/2013 22:18

Beyond grim. Delete,delete,delete!

DoJo · 11/02/2013 00:06

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

JulietteMontague · 11/02/2013 00:23

Welcome to the world of online dating Hmm

AnyFucker · 11/02/2013 00:32

Am I really bad to find this funny ?

Yes, I am...

< slinks away >

giraffesCantEatNHSPotatoes · 11/02/2013 00:43

Tell him iron tablets help

Flisspaps · 11/02/2013 03:44

It wouldn't have bothered me.

MarjorieAntrobus · 11/02/2013 03:57

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). Grin

Give him another chance.

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