What is the worse First date you have ever been on?

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I am newly single and in the future I will want to date again, but I feel like I am out of touch with the whole dating scene. There are several unspoken rules that you try to follow when it comes to a first date - not eating garlic and who pays for the food etc

But does anyone have any stories of the worse first date they have ever been on?

Oh come on, Hurricain! We need to know!

Not me, a friend. Her date took her to a lapdancing club where he was on first name terms with all the dancers because that's where he spent all his free time. He offered to buy her a dance though...

@Mrskeats So was he seperated and 'playing the field' or were they still together? Either way, what an awful man!

@HollowTalk I am in full agreement!

Never got to the first date but this has bought back memories of when I was about 18, I met a bloke in a club. All I remember was he had an eyebrow ring and was 21ish. I apparently flirted and snogged him and we swapped numbers. He phoned me at 3am begging me to meet him. I remember thinking he was coming across as needy and desperate and wishing I hadn’t gone there. Then he told me he had a young daughter and he was ok if that put me off. It DID put me off and I let him down gently.
He phoned and text me everyday for a week, not quite believing me! I had to get my friend to lie to him to tell him I had a boyfriend and was well known for leading people on. He then sent me a text saying something like, “I know now what you are and you don’t deserve to hear from me again”. Thank god! I didn’t dare go out for weeks after that.

Also the one where we were set up by a friend and he sent a very fuzzy picture. He drove 2 hours to meet me and I didn’t find him remotely attractive but because he had driven a long way, I had to endure a painful drink with him. He then openly lifted an arse cheek and farted.

Thank god I'm married.

Took me to his favourite pub then offered me Drugs

@HurricainBiancaDelRio now we need to know!

Mine is about 2/3 years ago I saw a guy on Tinder that I had dealt with through work so already knew him and knew that we had lots in common so when we matched and he asked me out I jumped at the chance. We went for a meal at a 'street food' type place on a Saturday night that was super busy so we were basically being rushed to eat and leave by the staff. Also the only alcoholic drinks they had were bottles of lager (which I don't normally drink but he ordered) so not a great combination for my delicate constitution. After we had inhaled our food/lagers he suggested we go across the road for cocktails. As we were walking we were chatting away and I didn't notice the kerb and proceeded to trip down into the gutter. I managed to not fall and balance myself, but not before I had emitted the loudest 'shock' fart you have ever heard. I was horrified but over compensated by talking even louder and faster til we had got to the other side of the road to the cocktail bar. I said 'is this the place?' And he just looked at me, stony faced and said ' I think we should call it a night'. I asked why and he replied 'I need to be with a lady' then gave me the filthiest look and walked away! I must admit I laughed a lot and went home. I've been single ever since. (And it's great!)

One sided conversation. He was very cagey. He thought his money/car would be enough.

Reading the Newspaper a couple of weeks later, I found out why, he was a major Gun/Drugs distributor. At least I would have known exactly where he was and who he would be mixing with for the next 22 years, though.

Met a man who seemed great, Psc Nurse, own house.

Having a conversation about what I had been doing and chatted about watching Dr Who with my youngest.

Next thing, an eruption as if I had said I'd been drop kicking newborns off a roof.

He calmed down and asked about my children. My youngest's only interest was dinosaurs, again an explosion of temper came.

I had to leg it. He was a Creationist.

My first ever proper date spent the whole time telling me how he was an important banker in London and he had special access to an overnight club that he stays in often. Then he tells me that he’s looking for a wife to stay at home with the kids all day whilst he does important bank business. I properly dodged his kiss at the end and he STILL said he thought it went really well and asked me for a second date

Mine was when I was 15 and got.invited to the cinema by a guy I worked with ( I had a waitressing job and he was a chef). I was a bit reluctant as at work he literally never spoke one word to anyone - whether they were waiting staff or kitchen staff! Being young and naive I decided perhaps he was shy and decided to give him a chance.

We went to the cinema - he didnt speak on the journey! Each paid ourselves in and ordered our own food and drink.

In the cinema he left a seat between us, announcing that he usually went to see films alone (I wonder why!).

The film was totally rubbish and to be honest, I don't know why I didn't just leave but I was only 15 and in a strange part of town.

Journey home was silent as well.

Needless to say, I turned down his offer of a second data (yep, he actually asked me again!)

We went out for dinner and he continually used the word 'yummy' to describe his food. He was arrogant and stingy, but saying 'yummy' over and over was the nail in the coffin.

Went on a date with a guy I'd liked for a couple of years, but who had had a girlfriend.

Had a very awkward dinner, followed by a visit to a bar where he insisted on ordering me a cocktail, despite the fact that I said I really didn't like one of the ingredients. Got a bit sulky when I wouldn't drink it because I didn't like it.

In line to go into the cinema we saw some mutual friends and he basically denied we were on a date.

After the film, we got a cab back to mine (why?!) and I said I'd pay for it and he said "well I hope so, as I've paid for everything else". Fair enough, but not really necessary.

We lay awkwardly in bed together, he wouldn't touch me, and then he left at 2am muttering about not being over his ex.

I really liked this guy and was devastated at the time! 15 years later, i wonder why on earth I ever invited him back I now have much higher standards - my husband is testament to this

Oh another one...I was 18 and I really fancied the lad who worked in our local Spar. One night when me and the bestie were pissed we went in to get fags and my mate said 'she really fancies you. We're going to XXX club in town now so you should come after work' (it was a super cool indie club). A few hours later my mate grabbed me and said '"S" from the shop is here.' And I was excited until I saw him. He looked super awkward wearing a checked shirt, smart black pants and shiny shoes and SO MUCH gel in his hair. I'd only ever seen him in his uniform so didn't know he was a 'trendy' (this was the 90's. You were either a smelly or a trendy - I was a full on indie gal) and I knew we would have nothing in common and after talking to him for a bit it was obvious we didn't as he was completely arrogant and thought 60's music was crap so I snuck away without saying goodbye. I avoided the shop when he was in, and then a few months later I saw him in a bar with some people I kind of knew. He had longer hair and sideburns and looked like absolutely stunning (think Kings of Leon!). I went over to say hello (because I am shallow and he was fit) and started asking about his change of style whilst touching his suede jacket and necklace. He was looking at me bemused, and it was only when I called him "S" that he started laughing. Of course it wasn't "S". It was his identical twin brother. We went out for quite a while after that.

Met a guy through Guardian Soulmates. He seemed really nice with a nice sense of humour. Turned up for our blind date- and he looked EXACTLY like the subway ghost in 'Ghost'. I mean, the height, the scary eyes- all of it.

I had not expected this and was so freaked the date rapidly went downhill...

He suggested we meet at his office on a Saturday as he was just finishing off a project. Well, all I did was sit there and sit there...

I feel a bit mean about mine but oh well...

I was 18 and worked in a pub and this guy who was sat at the bar asked me out. He seemed quite nice so I agreed and we arranged to meet in town a few days later.

I got dressed up, platforms were in fashion so put some on, nice dress etc etc. When I walked into the bar to meet him I suddenly realised he was all of 5ft tall. As a proper adult now I wouldn’t be so shocked but the 18 year old me was very embarrassed - I was 5ft 9 without my platforms, so I was about 6ft odd in them and towered above him.

I gave it a go and we chatted and walked about a bit but didn’t really click and I spent the entire time desperately searching for a chair so I could sit down so I didn’t feel like the Incredible Hulk next to him. Cringe.

Shock fart is my favourite so far

I met a guy at a work thing who actually lived a couple of hours away but messaged me after and invited me to his a couple of weeks later. I was only 19, thought he was cool but didn't really fancy him so thought fuck it; traveled to his, went for drinks, all going well, head back to his. He was a bit older, turned out he lived with his mom still (not a problem but would've liked a warning) and he snuck me in straight to his bedroom. Again, fine, sex was meh, but went for a wee and there were pube trimmings EVERYWHERE. All over the toilet seat, sink, floor... I had my hover wee and realised the toilet wouldn't flush, went back to tell him and he then informed me it didn't work and they had to pour buckets of water down. I was staying there for 2 nights and ended up weeing in his sink the entire time and being snuck downstairs to eat when his mom was in bed.

I told some people back at work, he had another visit and asked someone else out, she told him what I had said and he messaged me about it....awkward. Hasn't put him off though, he still messages me from time to time asking if I'm single and about the 'fun' we had. Nope.

Met an OLD date who wanted to spank me, he was actually quite nice and a good laugh so went back to his flat. He showed me his bag of tricks, I examined and vetoed them all. He complained I was too dominant so I nicked his fags and left. Still mates, he's actually really nice apart from being a sexual sadist.

I was so desperate to get away from a 1st date weirdo once that I pretended to go to the bathroom but actually crashed an evening wedding reception being held in the country pub we were at! It was the only route to a set of doors that didn't involve me having to get past him! I burst through that fire exit & ran like the bloody wind to my car - didn't feel in the least bit guilty!!

@HurricainBiancaDelRio are you the Tinder poo girl?

Here's some more (I was a prolific OLDater for about 3 years before I resigned myself to spinsterdom)

1. the guy I had chatted to for about 6 weeks, got along great, finally decide to meet. Was standing at our designated meeting point. He walked up to me...looked me up and down and just said 'no' and walked away. (He followed me on IG so knew what I looked like btw.)

2. the guy who had used his son's dating profile to meet younger women ( he was also about 5' tall) who then I did a #1 to (karma)

3. the guy who turned up drunk and immediately started trying to manhandle the barmaid, was promptly thrown out by bouncers, and then loudly shouted from outside 'but my fanny's still in there!' whilst pointing at me.

4. the guy whose ex wife showed up drunk half way through the night and threw herself on the table of food (she was with her new partner too) and it took both of them to get her home. I gave him the benefit of the doubt and she did something similar the second time too.

Don't let these put you off!

A few years ago I was set up with the brother in law of a friend of mine. I reluctantly agreed because I felt awkward about saying no to my friend 🙈
He seemed nice enough over text and we had arranged to go and watch an ice hockey match - never been before so already thought it was an imaginative first date. I offered to drive, he said we should get the train so we could have a drink. He said he knew where the ice hockey arena as in relation to the train station - excellent
We get there and it turns out the stadium was being demolished and rebuilt but we had turned up during the demolition phase. We laughed about it and said what a funny first date story it would be. In fact he would go on to blog about his ‘eventful dating history’ and use this an example of a funny evening.
He didn’t go on to blog about what happened after and how it was the worst evening ever
We go to a pub to have a drink, turns out he doesn’t drink so that was awkward. We are chatting away and after 10 minutes or so he excuses himself and goes to the toilet. So I sit and wait. And wait. And wait. It gets to the point where I think he has climbed out of the toilet window and I’m wondering how long to leave it. He returns after about 20 minutes and literally makes nothing of it. We carry on chatting, he does the same thing again. Only it’s 30 minutes and I’m just sat alone again. He returns again and makes nothing of it and I suggest maybe it’s getting late and we should go. We get outside, we are maybe a ten minute walk from the station, it’s very late and dark. We are 200 yards from the pub when he makes his excuses again and basically tells me to see myself to the station.
And he runs off
So I’m alone in a strange town in the dark and I’m fucking livid. I make it to the train station and get on the train only for him to appear and get on the same train 🤯 awkward journey home as he offers no explanation for the last few hours. When we get off he makes a suggestion about another date and I do an awkward nod and hope to never see him again
Plot twist: turns out he has IBS and it’s worsened by nerves, I reluctantly agree to a second date because I don’t want to be a bitch. We went to a comedy show and when he went to the toilet in the intermission I said if he was more than five minutes I was off (as a joke) it was not well received. Second and last date ever!

I went on a date that I didn't even know was a date??

I was in my 20s, a guy I knew who was friends with my cousin called me up, my cousin had been going through rough patch so when he said he wanted to speak to me about him and he was worried I said cool...

he said let's meet at Liverpool St station after work for a drink and chat...so I went home after work changed and met up with him...first thing he said was how I wasn't very dressed up and that he thought I would have made more of an effort??(I was wearing jeans and top) ..I was like Oook??...

So somehow we ended up in a Chinese restaurant in Islington, where he spent most of his time talking/moaning about what he wants in a woman/wife and other incredibly irritating subjects, we almost had an argument, I think he said everything he could ever say to rub me up the wrong way and every time I brought up my cousin, he would bypass and say let's talk about 'us' THERE IS NO 'US'!!

He moaned about the dishes I had picked and the price of the food 'YOU TRICKED ME INTO COMING HERE YOU NUMPTY' and he was facially challenged and badly dressed too just to top it off!

In the end he said something like things didn't go as well as he expected and I should have behaved better on the date 'THERE WAS NO... I REPEAT... NO DATE YOU PRAT!!'..or some other trash...by then I could have kicked him in the giblets...I think I walked after that..it's so deep in the recesses of my mind I have blocked some of the night out

15+ years ago, long before online dating became a thing, I had a blind date with some bloke through a dating agency . We'd arranged to meet at the bush station. He was a bit late so when I saw his car coming up I crossed the street to meet him. He asked where he could park, I showed him and he drove off and never came back! I laugh when I think about it now because it just seemed so surreal

Another time, with some other bloke, I did the same thing. I saw him there waiting for me but decided I didn't like the look of him so when he asked if I was [my name] I said no and got on the 1st bus that came.

I can't imagine why I was single for so long before meeting my husband

bush bus station