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where have all the fit and interesting available men gone pt.2

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aseriouslyblondemoment · 11/02/2009 19:58

Elmo he sounds as tho he could be quite civilised
are you going to say yes?

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aseriouslyblondemoment · 17/02/2009 09:03

i will read it again
i also get that 'player' sense about him
i noted his apparent expiry date
funny if we find him lurkin again
oh asbm ROFL

Elm
think it's N1 who's tying himself up in knots
personally
i think he's all talk and no action...!

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inthemistsoftime · 17/02/2009 09:34

go girl!

CrackerNut · 17/02/2009 09:39

Argh, this thread is tempting my to try POF or similar again and I swore i'd never join any of them ever again.

HOLLY23 · 17/02/2009 09:41

Why's that Crackernut?

inthemistsoftime · 17/02/2009 09:41

go on cracker, you know you want to!

a little cyber flirting does wonders for self confidence, and you dont even have to post a photo, I haven't but still am chatting to some nice people.

CrackerNut · 17/02/2009 09:43

Well I seem to join and then either only get messaged by men old enough to be my grandad or men that seem absolutly lovely but then dissapear off the face of the earth.

Have never got so far as meeting anyone yet. I am not sure I have the right frame of mind for it though.

CrackerNut · 17/02/2009 09:44

Ahh thats the thing inthemistoftime, it seems to really dent my confidence.

I've had a couple of really negative responses to me having kids (clearly stated in my profile).

inthemistsoftime · 17/02/2009 09:51

oh thats a shame crackernut, 50% of the people I chat to, have children as well, but I always let them mention them first! Its a good ice breaker.

My profile clearly states that I have dcs too, but with the single friends they dont tend to get mentioned until I feel confident that it wont be an issue. Anyone who is negative about dcs are dumped asap.

I did attempt to meet up with a guy a couple of weekends ago but got stood up, I mean how dare he!!!

It did dent my confidence but being on this thread has helped enormously.

HOLLY23 · 17/02/2009 09:54

Maybe its to do with your profile settings, do you stipulate search criteria based on age, location etc? Also perhaps in your profile you couild say something about only interested in responses from men that are not bothered by the fact you have children.
I've also had some strange and old men contact me but I just block them. What part of the country do you live in?

CrackerNut · 17/02/2009 10:01

I am in the West Midlands.

I do mention in my profile that men who are put of by kids need not apply lol, but some don't seem to read the profile before sending a message.

I also put what age range I am interested in but still get messages from 50yr olds. Been there, done that and got the t'shirt and definatly not going there again.

It also seems to put some blokes off that I can't drive . I am having lessons though.

CrackerNut · 17/02/2009 10:02

Perhaps I should just lurk on here for a bit and take tips from you lot , you all seem to know what you are doing .

lou33 · 17/02/2009 10:05

inthemist, he is coming tonight not last night

but last night he said he is definitely coming, am just not sure what time yet, depends how much sleep he catches up on

HOLLY23 · 17/02/2009 10:08

lol don't know about that, I'm in the West Midlands also and though the selection seemed OK, however I've only sent a message to guy yet and waiting for him to respond! Stay on the thread and hopefully you'll decide to try again.

inthemistsoftime · 17/02/2009 10:08

oh lou how exciting, have you got any time to do anymore preening today, nice long batc etc.?

lou33 · 17/02/2009 10:15

nutty am pretty sure you can restrict people from contacting you on pof in your settings

lou33 · 17/02/2009 10:16

think he will be here this afternoon, am just dropping dd1 to the station then popping to see my friend at her salon, she says she will straighten my hair for me as she has noone in, then back for the after breakfast clear up and i will go for a nap i think

inthemistsoftime · 17/02/2009 10:18

lou, I am off out now, so want to wish you much luck. (smile)

lou33 · 17/02/2009 10:22

aw thanks

i've known him a while, if it works it works, if it doesnt , nothing lost eh?

aseriouslyblondemoment · 17/02/2009 11:35

Lou i bet you'll look lush
cracker glad you joined us on this one as i keep on saying to all you ladies
and er you too cyberman
this is a lucky thread
we are all having some action
and a lorra lorra laffs
the children thing is odd tbh
on FRD i have only mentioned them on one of those tick boxes and obviously as no 1 in my most precious things
it doesn't deter men i find
and yes the OAP's
quite WTF they're thinking god only knows
one even said on his profile that he wanted kids so maybe viewed me as a suitable filly

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aseriouslyblondemoment · 17/02/2009 11:42

Holly
i am so tempted to email you some of my blocked list
all 60 of the feckers no hopers
but would have to put my Nick Ross hat on and say
'..don't have nightmares..'

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sincitylover · 17/02/2009 12:21

god this thread moves so quickly I can't keep up. Off out in a minute - not that much to report. Same name 2 is still texting and we have arranged to meet up again early next week. What could possibly go wrong? LOL

He is also online atm which of course he is entitled to do but still gets to me a bit IYKWIM. But I suppose its OK to have those feelings but actually unreasonable of me to do/say anything as we don't at the moment owe each other anything!

Lou - good luck for today/nite. Have fun!

N1 do you have to visit the RCJ in your line of work?

aseriouslyblondemoment · 17/02/2009 12:31

Hi SCL
i guess that samename2 will be online if you're not actually seeing each other and i imagine that he is aware that you are too
do so hope that you two manage to meet up it must be quite frustrating i expect
but i imagine the anticipation is nice!
i have options again
and one of them sent me a few texts whilst i was sleeping a pleasant surprise to wake up to
god isn't it wonderful to be single again
and actually enjoy life

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elmoandella · 17/02/2009 12:54

asbm - it is nice to be single and just be selfish. i.e do what you want and not think about anyone else.

cracker i dont have my pof profile after some weirdo's put me off. in contact with someone i met from there though. might create another profile if that goes tits up.

i'm not so much looking for a relationship as just go on some dates just now. the occasion male company. have a wee day/evening enjoying myself. i'm not even after sex atm. dont think my confidence is ready to go there yet.having issues from damage done by exdp. i only realise that now that i may get some if i keep seeing this current fella. and tbh it's giving me the heeby jeebies at the thought of someone new seeing me in the scud. hopefully the dating (and reassuring words) of nice men will bring my confidence back.

does anyone else get scared shitless by the thought of having actual sexual relations with someone new??

i was always very confident in this department. and dare i say adventurous.....scared now though?

aseriouslyblondemoment · 17/02/2009 13:08

Elmo
i absolutely love being single again
i haven't felt so happy for years tbh
hmm sex
well i can't remember how i felt really as obviously i have since exh
its all part of the adventure of your new life and it's part of that
you just have to go with what feels right for you
and put all thoughts of ex out of your head and what he did if you can

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lou33 · 17/02/2009 13:08

he appears to be on his way, wasnt expecting him for a few hours, am tired tho, wouldnt mind a nap!

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