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Honestly, would you date yourself?

106 replies

YouShouldLeave · 10/06/2021 14:01

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

OP posts:
DinosaurDiana · 10/06/2021 16:27

No, I’m a peri menopausal night mare!

TheSockMonster · 10/06/2021 16:31

Totally, I’m a great catch WinkGrin

But seriously, I’m very easy going and get on brilliantly with my DB who is basically a male version of me. In the long term, I think the lack of balance/challenge might make the sex a bit dull though and we’d probably amicably split after a few years. Just to be absolutely clear, I’m not talking about DB in that last sentence…

Rebuildingconfidence · 10/06/2021 16:48

Hell no.

I have standards.

AuntMasha · 10/06/2021 16:48

No, I wouldn’t touch me with a bargepole. I’m too intense.

steakandcheeseplease · 10/06/2021 16:50

Yeah I'm a right laugh.

Mynextname · 10/06/2021 16:54

Absolutely. I'm selfless, generous, reliable, kind hearted, ambitious, caring, patient...

Unfortunately, most people seem to take advantage of these qualities. At least I wouldn't take advantage of myself.

EmeraldShamrock · 10/06/2021 17:00

No definitely not.
My heart is in the right place, I'm loyal however I can be a cow with high expectations from a partner.

dayswithaY · 10/06/2021 17:06

No, I would run a mile from this opinionated, self-obsessed bore. I am quite pretty though, so that might initially draw me in.

lemonsaretheonlyfruit · 10/06/2021 17:08

@unlimiteddilutingjuice your response me me laugh so much I spat my tea out.

What a good thread. I would mainly date myself but there are a few things that would annoy me.
I try really hard to be tidy and put things away straight away but I struggle a bit. I think that might piss me off.

I would also think that I drank too much wine (but don't often get drunk)

Plus I come across as a really secure person but can get a bit insecure in relationships (I don't tend to have them) but don't let the other person know that. In which case maybe I wouldn't see that part of me 🤔

CatBumJuice · 10/06/2021 17:12

I'd enjoy hanging out with me, but not having sex with me. I'm a bit lazy in bed.

Strokethefurrywall · 10/06/2021 17:13

Fuck yes, I’m fantastic.

Itsacakebaby · 10/06/2021 18:08

No way. I'm emotionally hard work and quite grumpy alot of the time.

Id definitely be better on my own.

UnitedRoad · 10/06/2021 18:10

No. I’ve been married 24 years, but I can’t think anyone would touch me with a barge pole now.

FindingMeno · 10/06/2021 18:13

Damn right.

1FootInTheRave · 10/06/2021 18:15

Yes absolutely.

My good points far outweigh my bad.

Really happy with the person I am tbh.

lljkk · 10/06/2021 18:20

neah, I'm too moody & scruffy.

Sparklfairy · 10/06/2021 18:21

Of course, I'm fucking delightful.

Raindropumbrella · 10/06/2021 18:21

Without a doubt I would

MiddleParking · 10/06/2021 18:30

No because I can’t/won’t do stuff like use a can opener or put the bins out. I am hot though.

MaloInAnAppleTree · 10/06/2021 18:35

Yes, we’ve got so much in common!

And we like all the same food/movies/theatre, which makes picking places to go on a date a doddle.

Mugsen · 10/06/2021 18:39

In a word no.

cappuccinoandcats · 10/06/2021 18:39

Yes. I'm a pleasant , well spoken blonde. Low maintenance and love cuddles 🤣

MrsJuliaGulia · 10/06/2021 18:41

I’d probably fancy me initially and on a superficial level I’d probably think I was on to a good thing. Then once I saw my true colours: irrational, moody, selfish, can’t-do attitude while still thinking I’m more clever than most people, it’d not be long before I’d be out of there.
My husband is a saint.

Ilovelove · 10/06/2021 23:29

Yes - definitely go on a date and would be a little bit in awe and amazed someone like me would go out with errr me!!

But get married? Hmmm no. Such hard work and high maintenance!!

FastFood · 10/06/2021 23:39

I'm bloody amazing so yes.

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