Honestly, would you date yourself?

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If you met someone who was just like you (personality, lifestyle, ”flaws”, worldview, intrests etc.)
Would you date them?

Goodbye Horses plays quietly

I am easy going, honest, patient, kind and loyal so yes

My husband is the moody one!

Nope, I'm moody and too set in my ways.

Oh absolutely in fact im so fabulous and gorgeous I'm jealous of myself

No, but then I wouldn't date Dh if I were single now and never met him before because I am now older and wiser and realize a lot more about myself than I did at 20.

I would love a close version of me for a best friend.
I've never had a true best friend.
oh, the fun we could have...

I always find this question odd. No i’d not date me as i’d like someone who complemented me and me them not be the same in everything. Unless you would be a different person dating you but then you’d not be you so your parameters for what you like would be different anyway.

Or a less tedious answer - yea i’d date me if i had the energy

Yes. But that's surely not that surprising. After all, I obviously agree with my own worldview and am interested in my interests... because they are my worldview and interests! I suppose I'm also intelligent, low-maintenance, non-confrontational and generally pretty optimistic and easy to get on with. Not a jealous or controlling type at all. I'm averagely attractive I guess, and look maybe a bit younger than my 49 years. Carrying an extra half stone or stone, but who isn't? Flaws... I'm a bit lazy and not very go-getting or a social butterfly. Not sure those are really flaws though.

Thanks for this thread actually, OP. It's made me feel like I'm pretty ok. Happily married though, so not looking for anyone to want to date me!

No way, I need someone more easygoing for balance. I would be really good friends with me though

No way! There is a reason I'm happily single.

I'd date me, I'm attractive and fun to be with. But I would only have a casual relationship with me as I wouldn't be interested in anything more.

I'm married, but if I became single, I'd never live with anyone again. {grin]

unlimiteddilutingjuice
I'd be drawn in by my superficial charm and humour and then dump myself later on when the mood swings and manipulative tendancies became apparent.

😂😂Brilliant

Funnily enough… dating would be a no (I’m bad at dressing up, arranging them, immediately write off ones I don’t like). So not so good at the fluffy stuff.

Relationship - yes! V supportive and loving it’s true!

Oh yes, I'm a catch.

God no, definitely not.

Most definitely not.
Too fat, out of shape, and boring to boot.

Yes - we'd be awful together though. Too idealistic, constantly taken advantage of, skint and possibly social alcoholics.

My other half is sensible, antisocial and financially successful. It balances me out.

@edwinbear

Definitely - but I'd be punching above my weight tbh

🤣🤣🤣

God no, I’m a total bitch!
Fortunately DH is also a massive PITA so we’re well suited. But I couldn’t put up with me.

@the80sweregreat

No, but then I wouldn't date Dh if I were single now and never met him before because I am now older and wiser and realize a lot more about myself than I did at 20.

This is sad... Are you okay?

@ZingDramaQueenOfSheeba

I would love a close version of me for a best friend. I've never had a true best friend. oh, the fun we could have...

My bestie is like me and we laugh after just a look or a word. We only met about five years ago though so there is always time...

Nope, DP balances me out perfectly, two of me would be fire with fire, I rely on his sensible, easygoingnesss to balance out the unpredictability and feistiness. It's fun for him and keeps him charged, but he keeps me grounded and injects a bit of logic into all the emotions. The heart vs the head!

God no. I mean, I'd give myself a try but I think I'd annoy the fuck out of myself. I'd be like Ross and Rachel. When things are going well it'd be fantastic but when things are bad I'd wanna tear strips off myself.

Actually I take that back. I wouldn't be like Ross and Rachel in that on again/off again way. When I dump me it'll be for keeps. I'd move to Yemen if I had to, to avoid running into myself all the time. I might be heartbroken if I saw myself with someone else too 🤔 Best leave myself alone.

@SmidgenofaPigeon

Yeah. I’m quirky, funny, I like an adventure, I’m clever and I have great boobs. I’m not a fussy eater, and I’m not tight, I’m not too close to my mum.

I am a little highly strung, though, and I do like things to go according to plan. I will probably eat the last chocolate and I’m not great at saying sorry.

I’ll still say yes because I’ve never been short of dates or boyfriends, so I guess I’m pretty dateable, but they have to be pretty easygoing to temper things a bit.

@SmidgenofaPigeon you could date me? We sound pretty similar. My boobs aren't great but my arse makes up for it. I'm quirky, witty, bright but slightly highly strung and a bit stubborn. I'm also pedantic, hate to be wrong and a bit judgemental.

Maybe not such a catch after all!

Nope. I’m needy, highly strung, have a LOT of issues and I’m not even that hot. Somehow I have a good looking, kind, patient and wonderful husband. Idk why he puts up with me