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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:
chipstick2810 · 01/12/2015 21:45

My dh is called bruce. He does have red hair and he is 44. And I am freaked out!

lynniep · 01/12/2015 21:50

My dad was called Bruce. We all called him Bruciep. (and I am Lynniep) Bruce is a good strong name. To be fair, we never named our boys after him, but still. Go Bruce!

BeanGirls · 01/12/2015 21:53

BATMAN YABU

viioletsarentblue · 02/12/2015 18:01

Don't bring me down, BRUCE!
Don't bring me dow wow wown. BRUCE!

ELI

Well it's not technically 'Bruce' but it's what I hear Wink

viioletsarentblue · 02/12/2015 18:02

ELO

ChippyOik · 02/12/2015 18:14

Chipstick, he's a great big ride!

SeveredPixieBits · 02/12/2015 18:26

Bruce is a great name! Bruce Parry is the loveliest man in the world.

Now Wayne, or Derek on the other hand...

Oh, and I shagged an Alan once. Cringe.

I am still laughing at StealthBananas post and it was two pages ago.

operaha · 02/12/2015 18:28

My dog is called Bruce, my ex is called Martin, my brother is called Barry and my mates oh is called Neil. Shock

I KNEW Martin would be mentioned, his name made me cringe for 5 years Blush but dont see anything wrong with the rest!!

operaha · 02/12/2015 18:29

and my dad is called Alan Hmm think this thread is out to get me

SeveredPixieBits · 02/12/2015 19:12

If it makes you feel any better it almost certainly wasn't the same Alan. Grin

LynetteScavo · 02/12/2015 20:43

Alan would b an awful name except one of the most gorgeous boys at school was called Alain. Maybe the random i makes all the difference.

patientzero · 02/12/2015 21:32

My dad was called Alan too operaha. So yeah my DH and my dad have awful names but are 2 of the best people ever so I don't mind!

RoboticSealpup · 02/12/2015 21:43

Bruce is cool. Bruce Campbell, Bruce Springsteen, Bruce Willis...

I've dated a white guy called Aynsley. I bet nobody here can beat that. He had a shit personality too so maybe I should have trusted my instincts

LuluJakey1 · 02/12/2015 21:48

Awful name. Like Kevin, Derek, Graham, Geoffrey. 1950s names.

dementedma · 02/12/2015 22:02

Bruce is a cool name here in Scotland . I know a 21 year old Bruce who is awesome.
Confession: I once shagged a Trevor!!!!!

Justaboy · 02/12/2015 23:18

I used to have a friend called Algernon, that didn't stop him having his wicked way with a lot of the ladies;!

Jammy sod;(

Booyaka · 03/12/2015 01:01

Can you call him, I dunno...Caitlyn?

LuluJakey1 · 03/12/2015 06:58

Or Beryl

MummyZELC · 03/12/2015 07:30

Bruce Bogtrotter? GrinGrinGrin

viioletsarentblue · 03/12/2015 09:37

Bruce is a horrible name. There's no getting away from it.

Just call him Bru? as in IronBru Grin

viioletsarentblue · 03/12/2015 09:38

Can you call him, I dunno...Caitlyn?

Grin
TwistInMySobriety · 03/12/2015 11:03

I had a Bernard once... not many of those around these days!

RiverTam · 03/12/2015 11:06

Oh, now, I love the name Bernard. Love it! In fact, if I could have a Bruce and a Bernard together I think I'd be pretty sorted.

Doublebubblebubble · 03/12/2015 11:08

Yabu

ChippyOik · 03/12/2015 12:37

lol at call him Caitlin