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For being mad at 'date' for his behaviour?

191 replies

Wanshu · 24/09/2015 14:45

Met a guy online. Met up one night and he seemed alright so I arranged date number 2. That one went ok so this brings us to date number 3 ...

We went to cinema and he talked all the way through the movie. People were turning around and I was getting embarrassed. He was actually talking about the movie to be fair but even so! Anyway I said to him politely "let's talk about it later when we leave". He made a stupid "oooo! Ive been told off!" comment and I heard tutting from behind us. So uncomfortable as I hate drawing attention to myself.

So - moving forward we got out (finally!) and as we were leaving he was loudly discussing the plot whilst people were queuing up to see it!! I said playfully "shh you'll spoil it for this lot!" and he did the same "ooo you are miss authoritative tonight!" at this point I was so wound up I just wanted to shout "fuck off!!!" at him (but didn't).

So I admit I may have been a bit tetchy from this point on ...

We walked into our chosen restaraunt were we were told to sit at the bar whilst a table became available. Gladly I sat down. He sat beside me, started raking into his pockets and then dumped a load of change onto the bar and said "what do you reckon we could get with that?" Shock Jesus H Christ. I was mortified. A group of blokes were looking and laughing, he seemed completely oblivious. I said "just put the money away and we'll just order something! if we don't have enough on us they accept card!". I may have been a bit snappy at this point. He looked offended. collected the change and asked what I wanted. I told him I'd buy the drinks and I did so. As we were sat drinking in awkward silence he asked me if he'd done something wrong as I'd seemed quite stand offish and snappy all night!!! Not wanting a full on conversation in front of the bar staff and the group of blokes I said "no, don't worry about it, I just don't like getting money out in public." At this point he said "oh don't worry I'm not skint, I have ... " and then he proceeded to rake a load of £10 and £20 notes out of his pocket and counted them in front of me!!!!! is it me or what??? How embarrassing. So I said "you're doing it again! people are looking! just put the money away and let's enjoy our drinks and food without thinking about money".

Anyway this conversation went on and on ...

Final straw, we sat down and I ordered fajita wraps. He ordered something different. When it arrived my serving was huge and basically it looked like it would be a military operation turning this huge plate of meat and veg into wraps (it was a DIY job!). So I laughed and said "oh wow! where do I start here?!" so he asked what I meant. Hmm. I said "I just don't know where to start. looks nice though doesn't it?" - well he immediately caught the attention of the waitress and asked her to come across before telling her that I wasnt sure how to make the wraps and could she show me how to do it! I mean for fucks sake, I've never felt so ridiculous in all my life. I told her I was fine and could manage. When she'd left I asked him why he'd done that and he said he was trying to be helpful. I told him he'd really embarrassed me and he said I'd been off with him all night and he wished I'd just told him what was wrong.

I can be a moody cow. I'm not denying that but was my frustration warranted on this occasion and AIBU to now be considering calling it all off? We're meant to be going out this weekend and he keeps texting saying how he's looking forward to it and has changed his hours at work for it. The other dates were fine, just the last one which was a nightmare. Am I being harsh?

OP posts:
throwingpebbles · 24/09/2015 21:59

He sounds a bit like Sheldon Cooper

ohtheholidays · 24/09/2015 22:06

I was going to sayno,no more dates,run.

But I've just read your last post and you've gone on another date with him.How has this one gone?

razmataz · 24/09/2015 22:15

Sorry but I think YABU.

Yes, him talking through the cinema is annoying - but it sounds like you were snappy and hard work all evening, and it sounds he was trying his best, even if he was a bit gauche.

ScrambledEggAndToast · 24/09/2015 22:18

That date does sound pretty rubbish OP. However, you say yourself that the other two dates were good so it may be worth giving him one final chance, maybe just say you only have time for a coffee this time. I am a veteran of online dating and am aware that there are some right weirdos out there. You can meet some lovely people though.

HavingAnOffDAy · 24/09/2015 22:23

T.

RainbowRoses · 24/09/2015 22:28

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galletti · 24/09/2015 22:36

Has anyone asked how old you are OP and your date? Sorry if it has ben mentioned before.

Excited101 · 24/09/2015 22:44

He doesn't live in a city and name starting with H does he...??

thenightsky · 24/09/2015 22:53

Excited101 Does that city end in D?

Wanshu · 24/09/2015 23:11

Yes he does live in a city beginning with H!!!

Tonight went ok and we've agreed a Friday night date, cinema again Grin and drinks so I'll update tomorrow if anyone is interested!

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Excited101 · 24/09/2015 23:29

Ah no, I meant a city, and HIS name beginning with H... He's not who I thought! Glad this date went well op!

definiteissues · 24/09/2015 23:31

Glad tonight went OK.
I'm interested, I want to know how your date goes on friday

MrsJuice · 24/09/2015 23:37

Cringing on your behalf, and empathising too.

To make you feel better, my EX HUSBAND:

  1. Tried to use his AA card to pay for a meal. Insisted twice that it was a valid form of payment, as the poor Chinese lady tried to explain that it didn't work.
  2. Purposefully dropped the remnants of his curry all over the table, covered it with his plate, and then fucked off when the waiter came to clear the table.

I died a little inside on both occasions. He thought he was so bloody hilarious.
In the end, it was shagging the admin assistant that properly buggered the marriage. The other stuff didn't help though.

ScarletRuby · 24/09/2015 23:47

No, no, no. I'd have decided never to see him again just for talking during the film.

VimFuego101 · 24/09/2015 23:52

As someone else said, you like to not stand out, he likes to draw people's attention to him - it doesn't sound like you're suited. My ex was like this (he once screamed 'FALL OVER!' at someone running for a train at a busy station; I almost died of embarrassment). It started off being quirky and endearing but ended up driving me crazy. I couldn't take him anywhere.

rockabillyruby82 · 25/09/2015 00:13

I'm afraid I'm guilty of talking in the cinema! I can't stop myself and DH hates it.

It sounds like he cottoned on to your embarrassment, tried to joke around at the bar, saw you weren't impressed and than tried a little too hard.

Do you find anything about him attractive? If so, give him another chance. If not, let the poor fella down gently.

Aeroflotgirl · 25/09/2015 00:35

You sound like you like him, we all make mistakes, hope Friday goes well. Mabey he was having a bad day, you both did not help the situation.

LovelyFriend · 25/09/2015 00:50

I would have desperately wanted to move seats in the cinema. Too annoying and unaware v

Next!

Hamiltoes · 25/09/2015 00:51

We have dated the same guy.

Did he turn up with a pirate-esque open front oversized white frilly shirt and a sash tied around his head? Mines did. And then procedeed to swig wine from a plastic carrier bag all the way through the film.

And work colleague clocked me while we were swiftly leaving Blush i never went on another one, take from that what you will.

Italiangreyhound · 25/09/2015 01:24

Wanshu if you need talking into seeing him again it may not work ... but.... when I was going through a rough patch with dh (before we married) a friend pointed out what a great match he was for me. And he is, he still annoys me but I love him. Work out what you feel, and if you feel enough to want to see him again, then do.

In your shoes I would explain, when yo are in the right place to talk normally and not be overheard, that you felt a bit uncomfortable last date. In your shoes I would get it out in the open, that some things embarrass you, you are self concious (it is just who you are) and it doesn't mean you are trying to be bossy or anything, it just makes an evening out a bit uncomfortable if your date is saying things that draw attention (talking in the cinema and then making comments when people rightly ask them to be quiet) or do things that draw attention like flashing money or asking the waitress to help you (you would presumably ask the waitress/waiter if you needed help yourself!). But in you shoes I would also add something you like about him, because criticism is hard to handle, if you cannot think of anything you do like about him then we are back to my first point!

Good luck, do tell us how it works out!

snoozum · 25/09/2015 01:42

Ahhh I kind of feel sorry for him Blush, sounds like he may be trying too hard.

partialderivative · 25/09/2015 02:45

Obviously you dont match as a pair.

But I'm not sure it's the fault of either one of you.

It's not a blame thing

CatsAndCatsAndCats · 25/09/2015 05:47

fucking hell he sounds annoying, you sound like you handled it well though.
I would not give him another chance tbh and i think you should tell him why, dont be nasty about it but just say so he will learn for next time.
date from hell!

Ohwhatfuckeryisthis · 25/09/2015 06:47

Talking through a film. That would be it from there for me.

ladygoingGaga · 25/09/2015 06:58

The fact you are even asking says enough.

Move on, life is too short

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