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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?

OP posts:
ChippyOikInAWowGuna · 30/11/2015 20:42

I like the name! better than martin or neil or something

Has he got red hair, about 44???

Don't freak out if the answer is yes.

Sallyhasleftthebuilding · 30/11/2015 20:44

Nobody mentioned Bruce Wayne?

(Shakes head .. slinks off)

RiverTam · 30/11/2015 20:48

I knew a very gorgeous Kevin, he was American though so it didn't seen quite so bad Grin. I wouldn't have said 'no' though he fancied my best friend so never got the bloody chance hurumph.

ShellingPeasAgain · 30/11/2015 20:49

Bruce is a good Scottish name, like Murray and Duncan.

I like Bruce for a cat's name. We had a cat called Jock.

Savagebeauty · 30/11/2015 20:50

What's wrong with Kevin??? Grin

ChippyOikInAWowGuna · 30/11/2015 20:52

This thread should be "I met a man and I can't get over the fact that his name is Darren" (or gary).

That'd make more sense.

dementedma · 30/11/2015 20:52

Dd and her bf have a dog called Nigel

seasidesally · 30/11/2015 20:53

i get you op

there is a guy i know aged 30 thats called Mervin,it just dosent seem to fit

bumbleymummy · 30/11/2015 20:53

I like Bruce :) He sounds manly.

ShellingPeasAgain · 30/11/2015 20:54

Oooh, just remembered I had a boyfriend called Bruce in the 80s. Can't believe I'd forgotten that. .

KurriKurri · 30/11/2015 20:56

My XH was a Bruce, it's a good Scottish name (he was something of a shit, but I don't think his name had anything to do with it)

If you're thinking of ditching someone because you don't like his name, you've got ishoos.

CwtchMeQuick · 30/11/2015 20:56

Every time I saw him id have to shout 'NICE TO SEE YOU, TO SEE YOU...'

watches too much strictly

Lweji · 30/11/2015 20:57

Nobody mentioned Bruce Wayne?
(Shakes head .. slinks off)

You beat me to it. Grin

I'd just imagine his last name was Wayne (another, erm, great name) and that he fought evil at night. I might even get a black night time Selina outfit and would have great fun fighting each other.

Helmetbymidnight · 30/11/2015 20:59

Bruce Springsteen?

Doesn't get much better than that!

GreenPotato · 30/11/2015 21:00

Bruce Springsteen is called Bruce! What's not to like? :o

I know another v. nice Bruce too.

I think if you really like someone you can get used to anything (well almost) so I'd give him a chance. Maybe a few years down the line, on your wedding day :o you'll think "how did I almost give up on fabulous Bruce just because of his name!?"

Or maybe not, but you know. Would you like to be rejected for your name?

GreenPotato · 30/11/2015 21:01

No, "Nice to see you, to see you..." is Brucie, not Bruce. Big difference!

Helmetbymidnight · 30/11/2015 21:01

High fives green potato.

Op weren't you 'born to run'?!!! Etc etcetc

Potatoface2 · 30/11/2015 21:02

whats wrong with Kevin?!!!!

GreenPotato · 30/11/2015 21:03

:o

Potatoface2 · 30/11/2015 21:03

to be fair its not too bad....some one i know changed their name to bruce......well he was named orville originally!

Madbengalmum · 30/11/2015 21:03

My kitten is called Bruce, i think its a nice name!

DrewsWife · 30/11/2015 21:04

Fish are friends. Not food!

wintersocks · 30/11/2015 21:04

I think Bruce is quite manly
and Springsteen
YABU

FreeWorker1 · 30/11/2015 21:05

We used to have a Black Labrador called Bruce.

He could hold an egg in his mouth without breaking it and pick up a live pheasant without hurting it.

ShebaShimmyShake · 30/11/2015 21:15

Didn't do Mr Wayne any harm.