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To be sick of outdoorsy men on dating apps

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Latoureiffel123 · 05/08/2024 22:37

I'm sure they're just trying to seem more interesting/exciting and I can't criticise them for that, but has anyone noticed that 99% of men allegedly climb a mountain every other weekend and are always camping?

I like going on walks, and I have climbed a couple of mountains. I'm a sporty person I guess but I also like just sitting in and watching Netflix!

I don't like camping at all, give me a hotel any day (not saying I'm made of money, it's usually a Travelodge or similar)

It just puts me off a little. I like a balance, but majority of men on there seem to live for the outdoors, and large swathes of them also claim to have been to 50+ countries with only a backpack and staying in various hostels, again not my idea of fun.

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BigPharma · 08/08/2024 15:40

mummypigoink · 06/08/2024 07:42

In my brief foray into online dating, I did think it would be more efficient to just go for a hike as probably 60% of blokes were pictures of them hiking. And I live in the sprawling metropolis 🤣

This 😂

LoveRules · 08/08/2024 16:54

My wonderful wonderful wonderful partner (soon to be DH) was found by me online with lots of outdoorsy pics. Nearly didn't swipe right on him due to them. But he loves being at home as well as mountains. I'm really enjoying co-owning his camper van with him which makes camping very deluxe - heating, comfy bed and feather duvet, high end nosh.
I've been introduced to wild swimming which I wouldn't have thought it was something I'd enjoy. With 6 kids between us and a house needing renovation we don't get a lot of time to enjoy outdoorsy stuff together but he takes the kids for paddle boarding and hikes.

Don't write a fella off on the basis of his pics is my advice. I'd far rather meet someone who is making the most of his single free time. It makes them more interesting than tv/pub/footie fans in my opinion.

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