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I can't get over the fact that he's called Bruce

176 replies

BenMichellsGlasses · 30/11/2015 20:30

Met a nice guy, been out a couple of times but he's called Bruce and it angers me! It makes me cringe and I can't seem to get over it. AIBU to just give up on him over it?

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LittleBearPad · 30/11/2015 20:31

Well it could be worse. Give him a nickname if he's worth it.

BondJayneBond · 30/11/2015 20:31

Yes, YABU.

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doceodocere · 30/11/2015 20:32

What's wrong with Bruce?

whattheseithakasmean · 30/11/2015 20:32

YANBU. If his name annoys you so much, he obviously not the one for you. Throw him back for another woman to have, plenty more fish in the sea.

RiverTam · 30/11/2015 20:32

I think Bruce is quite a sexy name.

ZenNudist · 30/11/2015 20:33

Have you said 'nice to see you' to him yet?

Or just g'day. (For some reason I also associate Bruce with Australians

DancingDinosaur · 30/11/2015 20:34

I used to go out with a Bruce. He was cool, loads of fun. The name suited him. Whats wrong with Bruce?

DevonFolk · 30/11/2015 20:34

I have two friends who are married to a Bruce. Both are hard workers and great dads. I think it's quite manly actually.

CerseiHeartsJaime4ever · 30/11/2015 20:34

Sorry, I'd have to sing at him all the time, I'd find a nickname pronto!

"Lets call a truce, Bruce. The time has come to put that tumberly tum to use.

Come on Bruce be our hero! Cover yourself in chocolate mousse!"

CharleyDavidson · 30/11/2015 20:34

Awwww. I like the name Bruce.

Our late cat was called Bruce. :)

dementedma · 30/11/2015 20:34

Lots of Bruces here in Scotland. It's cool!

ThroughThickAndThin01 · 30/11/2015 20:34

Yes! He doesn't deserve you.

Eva50 · 30/11/2015 20:34

My neighbour is Bruce. My friends son is Bruce. What's wrong with it. I would ditch him if I were you - do him a favour!

RoseDog · 30/11/2015 20:35

I know 2 Bruce's, they are good people!

SwedishEdith · 30/11/2015 20:35

I quite like it.

I did have an ex that I referred to for nearly 2 years as "my boyfriend" to avoid saying his name out loud.

TudorTrace · 30/11/2015 20:35

My childhood sweetheart was a Bruce.

Most genuine, realistic and kind person I've ever known, I often wonder what he's doing now Smile

YABVU shouts my 14 year old self

patienceisvirtuous · 30/11/2015 20:36

Call him B 😄

I went out with a Barry and a Gary. Hated their names.

Refused to be set up with a Nigel once based on his name 😳

scratchandsniff · 30/11/2015 20:36

At least it's not Kevin Grin

Seeyounearertime · 30/11/2015 20:37

Bruce is an awesome name, why?

Bruce Campbell, awesome actor.
Bruce Dickinson, awesome singer.

Grin
NellyTimes · 30/11/2015 20:38

"So your name's not Bruce then...that's gonna cause a little confusion around here"

SirChenjin · 30/11/2015 20:39

As demented says, it's quite common up here - no big deal.

Now Nigel or Trevor.... Grin

magpie17 · 30/11/2015 20:40

Just don't use his name! I hardly ever call my DH by his actual name, I just use a series of pet names. (His name is fine though and so is Bruce)

cantgonofurther · 30/11/2015 20:41

Makes me think of sweet Valley high books.

toffeeboffin · 30/11/2015 20:41

Bruce? Quite sexy.

I imagine a guy with a beard and broad shoulders and a nice, cheeky smile.

I'd shag Bruce.

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