Am thinking of starting internet dating in the new year.(gulp) I need tips, advice, sites to look at etc etc.

[ATortIsForLifeNotJustChristmas]

Of couse i may still chicken out! But it really would be nice to at least start chatting to a man(or two!!)!

Yes yes, do it now, see if it is available!!

Ha! Sexy name! No chance! I have seen some of the names people use and would totally avoid them!

Interests... You see this is where i find it hard. My life has revolved around my 4 DC for so long now i have no idea what interests i have!

Doesn't 'tortoise' conjour up images of slow and not bothered though? iykwim?

I think Dating Direct is probably the best one. I joined it for 3 months a while ago and met some very eligible guys on there. They just didnt float my boat at the time but I might try it again as I'm really sick of being single and only seem to attract losers when I venture out.

Went to a POF meet in my local area. It was dire and couldnt wait to leave. Your photos are great and you should meet someone compatible but do pay to join something reputable. Good luck

what about something neutral like smileywoman, something like that? Or if I were to use my initials and where I live, it would be SGLondon... The name is not a dealbreaker, well, unless a bloke calls himself SuperStud or WildStallion or similar...

No, it's just a user name....Look at all the different names on here
I've used 'magicmummy' before and been asked why - it's what DS1 used to call me. Also kind of gives them a clue that I already have a child.

I agree the name isnt that important. People look at the photos then the profiles. Just be yourself. Dating Direct (or is it Direct Dating?) didnt go in for nicknames but I thinks its changed. I'd avoid anyone who calls himself 'stallion' or such like.

Ah but most of the names on here are clever and witty!
Mummy tortoise isn't good is it!?!

You see, i do look at the names and i would avoid some because of names like 'stallion' etc. I think it does say something about the person.

Ok what about MTgirl?

You could choose your middle name and add some xxx's at the end if acceptable. Then again what about your porn name. The name of your first pet and you mum's maiden name. Mind would be Trixie Benham.

What about:
Starting Over
or
Last Chance
or
1 plus 4
or
5 a Side

Only suggestions !!

lol my middle name is claire. i hate it.
Loving suggestions though. Keep em coming.

(Porn name- erm something coppin. Can't think of first pets name. Probably pickle! Pickle Coppin lol!)

Or how about
Only Me*

ok, I'm going in to do some research on your behalf...

Thanks for helping. much appreciated.
I do like starting over and 1 plus 4.
5 a side makes it look like i like football!
Only me sort of misses out DC.

Fiona656, someone_knows, CWS2977, golf110110, tallcheekylady, MsV1ctoria, amanda33beach, taragold11, NorCalGirlinUK, anadventurousgal (she's doomed). Just a selection. Think Starting Over is the best yet.

Have seen one caled working girl! Why on earth would someone choose that!
And snuffleupakiss pmsl!

They deserve everything they get... no doubt someone will find them irresistible..!

5 a Side might attract more men then !!!!

And some of the photos are truely awful! lol!
Ha look at me judging! lol! Like i am miss perfect! haha!

Do i really want a football mad man? Although DS2 would be happy.

See what you mean about 'Only Me', but meant it as in......you know when you ring someone up and say...'It's only me'.....IYKWIM

Didn't a comedian have a sketch where he said 'Only me'? Can picture his face but not name. (same one who did kevin the teenager i think)

Harry Enfield....Lol
Did I read somewhere that you live in Somerset....? (or did I make that bit up !!)
If you do, how about:
Scrumpy Girl
Cider Lass

Aha that's the one!
yes am in Somerset. From suffolk originally but lived here about 20yrs now.