Meet the Other Phone. Only the apps you allow.

Meet the Other Phone.
Only the apps you allow.

Buy now

Please or to access all these features

AIBU?

Share your dilemmas and get honest opinions from other Mumsnetters.

Aibu to write this guy off our first night together?

467 replies

KookySnail · 25/08/2025 01:02

I’m considering c

OP posts:
Queenofplants · 25/08/2025 07:47

It's a tale as old as time. He obtained what he was after; the chase is over for him and I'd put money on him sourcing his next shag on the apps. The rhetoric that women must wait three dates before sleeping with a man is so prevalent that he was almost certainly anticipating you sleeping with him.

The ugly truth is, (with a caveat that I don't agree that this is right) plenty of men love the chase and once it is over, they will view you as a challenge conquered. This was exemplified by the shift in your date's mood, demeanor and general body language. Three meetings could be seen as an incredibly short period of time to let a virtual stranger inside of your body. If you are looking for a relationship, it is far better for your soul to take your time and find out if a man is worthy of being so intimate with you.

isitme111 · 25/08/2025 07:48

Go with your gut feeling don't see him again.

SitOnHisFaceIfHeDiesHeDies · 25/08/2025 07:55

I don't think I've ever read a more blatantly obvious scenario of a man giving the woman a clear message! She is no longer required. I imagine him as Patrick Bateman from American Psycho! Everything is about him.

Sorry you've been treated this way OP it must be very hurtful. I'd be gutted to be honest. What an absolute bastard.

AnotherDayAnotherDog · 25/08/2025 07:57

Tell him you don’t want to see him again, and mean it. Why wait for him to start wooing you again because he wants sex? He was rude. Not the getting up early so much as no morning kiss and no cuddle
or nice words after sex. He’s not what you are looking for.

Goody2ShoesAndTheFilthyBeast · 25/08/2025 07:57

I'm surprised he didnt order you a taxi after he'd finished. He couldnt have made it any clearer you were not wanted.

i wouldn't bother with him again.

It's not having plans the following day that's the problem. Its fine for him to have plans. How he treated you was shitty.

Phatgurslyms · 25/08/2025 07:59

KookySnail · 25/08/2025 01:47

Thank you for all the responses so far.

No, he didn’t word it as “can’t wait for the 3rd date” specifically. I guess I wrote it that way for context and to make the timeline clearer for the readers. He said “I’m looking forward to seeing you when you’re back” but you’re properly right in thinking he knew I’d “put out” on the 3rd date.

I just feel very used considered he’d held my hand for a lot of the night, had his arm around me while watching the band. Then the second he was “satisfied” it all switched very suddenly and I had no eye contact since.

God, what a calculating user of a bastard. He led you to believe he was genuine and that you might be developing something. Now it is time for you to turn the tables and behave as though you used him. Do not think of yourself as a victim. You have had good advice from PPs. Use it.

dogcatkitten · 25/08/2025 08:02

Sounds like it was all about the conquest, he may be back looking for a repeat but now you know what he's like I'd give it a miss.

Thortour · 25/08/2025 08:02

He sounds cold. Morning sex is the best thing ever and he prefers the gym?!
Avoid him. You can do better. Seriously a vibrator would give you more emotional satisfaction.

Nannyfannybanny · 25/08/2025 08:07

theoturkeygoeswest. I 100% agree with you. A couple of dates,a few weeks, into bed,sex and people expect romanticism. "Let the man wait till the 3rd date!" Everyone else thinks it's the man's fault,poster was up for it and said she enjoyed it,it takes 2 to tango. Making the man wait!! In a decent relationship,at the start these things would be discussed between the 2 of you.

Mauvehoodie · 25/08/2025 08:08

That’s horrible, I’m so sorry you went through that. I think some men do like to date women into sex (women who are not looking for casual sex) as some sort of ego thing or that they want casual sex but look down on women who want the same so look to have casual sex with women who are looking for a relationship by pretending they are too.

Either way I’d chalk it up as an experience and good that you at least found out early on and didn’t waste more dates and emotion on him.

I imagine he will come up again, IME they tend to pop up when they want more sex and chance their arm even when they’ve been arses. A friend once said “it’s easier for a fisherman to fish the same hole” which is grim but helped remind me why men who weren’t fully interested were still texting intermittently 🫤.

Batelyboo · 25/08/2025 08:08

Aw he sounds awful OP. You’re not BU.

I’ve never slept with a guy I’m not in a relationship with but when I was single I’ve seen some men pile on the pressure on the first few dates because they expected sex within days or weeks. It was ridiculous. Sometimes I’ve almost thought should I just do it to keep the peace or make them hang around which is awful. But seeing stories like this reminds that men who are like that will be unpleasant once the deed is done anyway.

They are still “seeing how it goes” and “don’t want to put a label on it”, but how dare I say no I won’t engage in what can be a very emotionally and physically risky and vulnerable act with them.

It’s unfortunate how so many men are out there just to use women.

The thing is there are women who would be happy with casual sex, but I feel these kind of men actively avoid those ones and target women looking for relationships. Perhaps they find it more gratifying and more of a challenge to get in bed with a woman who is hoping for something more serious/ a relationship? Either way it’s disgusting behaviour really.

Agix · 25/08/2025 08:09

Ooohhh OP this happened to me once! Have no idea if it will be the same explanation but I'll tell you anyway.

So, was seeing this guy. He seemed really keen, a real gentleman, really into me. Slept with him... Boom, he's ignoring me. He goes home, I don't hear from him for days. Total tone shift. I'm in bits because I thought we were at the start of something.

So, next time we spoke (he eventually replied to my text and he asked to meet up) I broke things off via video chat lol. He was shocked and really upset, asked why, I told him exactly why.

It was a long conversation, but he revealed he had read online that the best way to get a woman hooked on you is to ignore her after sleeping with her when you first start sleeping together. He told me that. He read that somewhere. He only did it because he wanted me to like him more, he thought he liked me more than I liked him.

I told him it was bullshit, I liked him well enough before and it hurt me.

Even if this is the case, definitely chuck him cus it's mental.

pontipinemum · 25/08/2025 08:10

Sorry you're feeling used 😞it's not a nice feeling. I think this guy is only looking for sex. I don't think I'd trust him again either

hattie43 · 25/08/2025 08:10

I’d feel the same OP. He is being dismissive of you , like you've served your purpose now go .

Pluvia · 25/08/2025 08:10

Poor you, OP. I imagine he hoped that you'd get up and go after sex. He'd behaved impeccably to get you into bed, got what he wanted and after that you were of no further interest. He'll probably contact you again and be nice next time he wants sex and he hasn't got anyone else on the go. It's not you being over-sensitive, it's a horrible feeling thinking you've been conned by a guy who was only ever after one thing. Don't be sad, get angry!

opencecilgee · 25/08/2025 08:11

i dont think you will hear from him again. This is what many men do.

HatStickBoots · 25/08/2025 08:11

He sounds like an absolute w*nker. All that awkwardness he imposed on you afterwards. You were a guest in his home at the very least, which deserves even the most basic of manners. The fact that you were his lover and not a paid escort seems to have escaped this man. It sounds like the whole date was planned around his needs, with him living so close to the venue etc. A friend would have told you what their Sunday plans were beforehand and asked if that was ok. He couldn’t even do that. No, you’re definitely not overreacting OP.

PollyBell · 25/08/2025 08:12

Anchorage56 · 25/08/2025 07:30

Next time maybe get to know a man for longer than 3 dates before having sex with him, if your not wanting casual. I know waiting longer doesnt guarantee anything but at least gives you longer to gauge how he lives his life and how much effort he puts into making time for you.

Yes, sure sleep with whoever you want when you want but if you wanted something more than a mutual shag why not wait?

NoraButty · 25/08/2025 08:14

Some men are very attentive when you’re on holiday, it’s so you don’t have your head turned by anyone ‘better’.

Some men change how they behave after they’ve slept with you, this is because they have got what they wanted, being nice and attentive no longer serves a purpose.

This man is not for you. You deserve better, but better won’t come along if you get stuck thinking about this one.

My advice. You make the decision that this is not good enough, you deserve better, he’s not good enough. Then block him from everywhere, delete his number and put him out of your mind.

Think of it like having a bad meal at restaurant that you thought would be great as the owner had advertised it well. Would you go back for more? No, you discovered it was style over substance and you’d learn from your own experience and not bother again.

bananafake · 25/08/2025 08:15

KookySnail · 25/08/2025 01:23

posted far too soon.

Im considering calling things off when/if he decides to get in touch again for how he acted towards me after we first slept together. But im unsure if im jumping the gun, so to speak.

Met a guy 3 weeks ago. Had two very good dates. He was a gentleman. Very kind towards me. Late last week I went on holiday for my friends birthday, he remained in contact via text regularly. Told me he can’t wait for our 3rd date once I’m home. My flight back was on Friday, and our 3rd date was last night. I came to his side of the city we live in and we went out for cocktails and to watch a band play. Afterwards we went back to his which was around the corner from the venue. Everything felt right and we slept together for the first time (first time I’d had sex in over 6 months). It was very good, passionate… we both enjoyed it. Everything I thought it would be.

The second it was over and he’d ‘finished’ he exclaimed how good it was, then turned his back to me, grabbed his phone and set his alarm for 7am (on a Sunday morning). He had plans with his friend in the afternoon but wanted to go to the gym beforehand early in the morning. He said “You can stay if you want but just so you know I’ll be up at 7am” he said this while his back to be. Then went straight to sleep, not facing me. I stayed on the other side of the bed and eventually fell asleep myself, I felt awkward being there. I would have expected a hug at least afterwards, but put it down to him being tired I guess.

Alarm went off at 7am, we both woke up. I said good morning, he replied in kind. Again no touching or looking over at me, he jumped straight out of bed. We got to sleep at 2am so I’m pretty tired, but I get up out of bed myself and go to his bathroom. By the time I get out he’s looking through his wardrobe deciding what he wants to wear for the day. I sit on his bed and book my Uber, I attempt to make small talk, and ask more about his plans for the day with his friend. Again doesn’t look at me which replying. At this point I felt like I’d served my purpose the night before and was no longer nessessary.

my uber arrives, he walks me to his door, the uber driver has parked at the end of his street due to road works that had taken place over the week. He says bye to me as I walk down the road.

Ive not heard from him at all. No “did you get home okay?” Or “I had a good night” text. Nothing.

My friend is convinced he’ll eventually text and he was just busy today, but being busy has never stopped him before. And to be honest I’m a put out by how distant he was after we had sex for the first time. He knows I don’t have casual sex and hadn’t slept with anyone for over 6 months, I felt like his behaviour was inconsiderate and I feel quite used. If he does decide to reach out to me again I don’t think I’ll want to continue as this has made me view him in a different light.

my friend thinks I’m overreacting. Am I?

I'm afraid some friends give rubbish advice either because they say what they think you want to hear or because they have a very low bar themselves.

You'd be right not to see him again. He's not a nice guy. Can you imagine him holding your hair back if you were ill or getting up to see to the kids to give you a break? Absolutely not.

I disagree with people saying you slept with him too soon. Why shouldn't you if it felt right? You've actually written him off quickly now and not overly invested in him emotionally. That's a good thing. Don't tell him why. You don't want to teach him just to make breakfast to the next woman he does this to to keep her on ice.

You'll do way better than this jerk.

pilates · 25/08/2025 08:15

Yes he used you for sex. I don’t think you will be hearing from him again. Sorry if you’re feeling shit.

Anchorage56 · 25/08/2025 08:17

PollyBell · 25/08/2025 08:12

Yes, sure sleep with whoever you want when you want but if you wanted something more than a mutual shag why not wait?

Yes sometimes there are no rules for these things, some people have sex on the first date and are happily together many years later but if you dont want casual sex and are looking for something more then ideally you should wait until you know the person better. Would you trust a woman you had only met twice just because she seemed nice? Takes time to get to know people.

opencecilgee · 25/08/2025 08:18

My advice is to move on and chalk up to experience.

Get back on the app. Make sure he sees you online. Then he will assume you’re not interested

If he contacts you again, be vague and say he’s not what you’re looking for.

Do not contact him. Do not dump him. You cant dump someone who doesn’t want you.

Guarantee he will be back in touch in a few weeks when he thinks you got the message about the relationship being casual/sex only . That’s when you dump him.

SummerFrog25 · 25/08/2025 08:18

How convenient the gig was near his place.🙄

He's a twat. I'd just ignore any messages he sends or calls.

im sorry it turned out like this, but better 3 dates in than many months! Waiting wouldn't have changed what a faker he is!

try to reframe it in your head. You had 3 nice dates & good sex.

definitely don't give him another chance to show you what as asswipe he is!!

Isthisit22 · 25/08/2025 08:18

I don’t think you need to worry about whether you’ll decide to see him again. Think he’s made it very clear that you’ll never hear from him again. Unless it’s a late night booty call

Swipe left for the next trending thread