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I've got a date this weekend

32 replies

Phillycheesesteak · 23/09/2020 17:14

And I dont want to goHmm I've done online dating for a few months on and off and this guy seems nice but I don't know I can't be arsed

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ImaSababa · 23/09/2020 17:15

Cancel! Life's too short to go on dates you don't want to go on.

Yummyplainscones · 23/09/2020 17:17

If you’re not feeling it let him know kindly and don’t leave it too long. Better to be honest.

Phillycheesesteak · 23/09/2020 17:20

Its not him its just that online dating always ends up a bit crap lol

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Yummyplainscones · 23/09/2020 17:32

Maybe you just need a break from OLD and real life dating.

Phillycheesesteak · 23/09/2020 17:39

I've only been in 3 dates Wink

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Yummyplainscones · 23/09/2020 17:49

Oh!
Just go with your gut, if you don’t feel like going just politely cancel.

Phillycheesesteak · 23/09/2020 17:50

It's the disappointment

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BumBurnerBum · 23/09/2020 17:53

I felt like this about my first date. Forced myself to go and loved it. Now we're married...

Phillycheesesteak · 23/09/2020 17:53
Smile
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MissConductUS · 23/09/2020 17:53

There are lots of frogs to be kissed, no doubt.

When I was OLD'ing back in the late Pleistocene era, I would make myself go on those dates. It's a numbers game. Eventually, I hit the jackpot.

Yummyplainscones · 23/09/2020 18:06

Out of interest OP what kind of date is it? If it’s a casual coffee you could go along and see how it goes, make your excuses if he’s not for you and neither of you have invested much.
Has he said something to make you feel a bit ick? Or do you think you are just nervous he might be another no? The thing is he could be a yes! But go with your gut feeling either way.

Phillycheesesteak · 23/09/2020 18:21

I just feel apathetic about it which is really bad

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Palavah · 23/09/2020 18:22

If youre going to be apathetic on the date then best you cancel. But who knows how it might go?
If youre going to go then you owe it to both of you to not be half-hearted : put some effort in!

Phillycheesesteak · 23/09/2020 18:25

I do try palavah but it's hard work hahaha

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RhymesWithOrange · 23/09/2020 18:26

If you're apathetic about wanting a relationship then stop wasting people's time on OLD.

If you are just not feeling it with this specific person then cancel nicely.

MissConductUS · 23/09/2020 18:28

@Phillycheesesteak

I do try palavah but it's hard work hahaha
Quite true. It would be lovely if decent men just fell out of the sky onto your sofa, but they don't.

You have to hunt them down find them. Smile

MissConductUS · 23/09/2020 18:30

I just noticed your username OP. I had a half of a Philly Cheesesteak sandwich for lunch today. I bought it yesterday but it was so big I couldn't finish it.

Carry On. Grin

Phillycheesesteak · 23/09/2020 18:31

Hahahaha

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Phillycheesesteak · 23/09/2020 18:32

@RhymesWithOrange

If you're apathetic about wanting a relationship then stop wasting people's time on OLD.

If you are just not feeling it with this specific person then cancel nicely.

I'm not wasting anyones time. I've changed my mind that's all
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MayDayHelp · 23/09/2020 18:32

Oh I can relate to this. Very occasionally open a dating app, swipe maybe 5 people (left) and close it again 😂.

Just can’t be arsed with it. Last OLD started talking about marriage on the 1st date, and I had a devil of a job getting rid of him despite being very blunt. And he had really shit tattoos.

Cancel and find something on Netflix.

Phillycheesesteak · 23/09/2020 18:46

He seems nice though so wouldn't it be rude to cancel?

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Yummyplainscones · 23/09/2020 18:48

Come on OP, only you can decide.
If he seems nice what’s the problem?

Phillycheesesteak · 23/09/2020 18:51

Every man I meet appears nice then turns crazy lol

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Yummyplainscones · 23/09/2020 18:52

But they aren’t all like that. Be brave, give him a chance.

Paul72 · 23/09/2020 18:56

I tried on line dating for a few months 18 years ago. I met a few people, most were really nice. I then met someone who I fell for and we have been married for 16 years and are still happy together. Don't give up just keep looking.