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Is it possible to make a go of things with someone who you dont find physically attractive?

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CanThisWork · 07/12/2008 18:58

Firstly, I've namechanged as some of my RL friends know my nickname.

I've been chatting to a guy for a few months now via a dating site (plenty of fish). We exchanged mobile numbers about 3 weeks ago and have been texting/ringing ever since.

We've met up a couple of times now, he took me out for a meal and we've also had a couple of coffees together at different places.

The second time we met up, he came to pick me up and take me for a meal. He brought with him the biggest bouquet of flowers I've ever seen in my life . He's a lovely guy, says and does all the right things, doesn't want to rush things, keeps telling me that he wont ever push me and that we'll do things when I'm ready etc.

But the problem is, I dont find him physically attractive. When we're emailing/texting/talking on the fone, I really fancy him, he makes me smile and makes me feel like I'm the only woman in the whole world. He actually may be the 'perfect man' for me in that respect!

I'd love to make this work as we really do get on great etc. but I'm not sure if it can work when I'm not attracted to him physically. Can this come with time? Can I 'learn' to be attracted to him? Or is this potential relationship dead before its even started?

I really am at a loss as to what to do with this, please tell me I can work on how I feel when I'm actually with him

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imaginaryfriend · 11/12/2008 21:15

That's fantastic news CTW

LostinOz · 11/12/2008 21:41

Fan-bloody-tastic!!!!!

Well done you!!! Your story is really similar to mine on how you feel etc and how he makes me feel I feel sexier than I have in years, really womanly and comfortable with myself. He actually LIKES my lumps and bumps.Previous postings I have put on here have mentioned that I am also very body conscious and have tried to stay impossibly slim thinking it would make me more attractive. I have worked out it doesn't!! Feeling attractive makes you attractive.

Hope that it continues to go well, keep us all posted, well done again you

Big hugs

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CanThisWork · 11/12/2008 21:48

Thanks If and LiO, I feel like a teenager again and can't get rid of the off my face!!

xx

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christmaseve · 11/12/2008 22:25

Amazing how taking the leap into bed can change things.

CurlyhairedAssassin · 11/12/2008 23:08

Awwwww.......that is so lovely! Glad it all went well. There is obviously chemistry there as you just wouldn't have enjoyed it otherwise! Hope it continues to develop nicely.

rosieposeyxmaspuddingandpie · 12/12/2008 08:47

Yay! The rest will come if you really were that adverse to him you wouldnt be able to stomach him touching you so i would say that it sounds like a go-er, good luck for the future hun!

NowICanSpellGeansaiNollaig · 12/12/2008 18:39

ooh glad this is the ending! I'm jealous! But happy for you. I like to read happy endingS!

CrushWithEyeliner · 12/12/2008 18:42

what a lovely outcome! - no pun intended lol

skrimbo · 13/12/2008 01:13

oh so glad to hear it went well, actual tear in my eye for you.

My DP still has the scars from out first night of tipsy passion .

CanThisWork · 13/12/2008 12:39

Thanks all, this is one of the reasons why I heart mumsnet

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Pinkchampagne · 13/12/2008 15:24

Oh wow, I have just caught up with this & what a great outcome! all sounds good to me!

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