Awkward OLD situation

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So I matched with this guy online, I'm late 20's, he's 30.

we got on well and had a date planned for tomorrow night. On his profile he only has one picture, and it was taken from the side, think a candid shot. But he looked good.

anyway, so chatting today and he says he will send some more pics of himself so I can recognise him for our date. I feel awful to say it but I am not attracted to him at all. I can't tell wether he's used a fake picture on his profile, it could plausibly be him (same hair colour, same length stubbley beard) but I dunno, the face on photos don't look good and he also looks older. if I were to see these photos I would guess late 30's possibly 40

I feel really awkward now and tbh I don't really want to meet him anymore. That sounds really shallow but there's no physical attraction there at all, but it's going to be really obvious if I drop out now that it will be because of his looks.

not sure what to do / say really!

I’d say go. Have a casual coffee, but keep it brief. If you’ve liked him from messaging maybe his personality will shine through and you will be attracted to him? After years of OLD I’ve realised I’ve been too influenced by looks and not spent enough time thinking about the other qualities a person has. I’m currently seeing some I first met OLD a few years ago but discounted because he’s not my usual physical type - but we stayed in touch, became friends and I am now massively attracted to him. It’s been a slow burn but I think he might be my person. Despite the fact he’s not 6 foot tall 🤣.

Singlepringle1980 this thread is from April last year 😁. OP cancelled the date.