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As the name suggests, I am sadly (but not that sadly) doing a shiney penguin....

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sadlydoingshineypenguins · 24/08/2011 07:52

Quick potted history. With boyfriend 9 months. Not that serious but we had had the exclusive talk. Met on a dating site.

About a month ago had a feeling something wasn't right. Few nights he was supposed to be here and cancelled for dopey reasons that set my spidey sense tingling.

Looked on the dating site and lo and beholdy there is was, active, having logged in in the last 24 hours.

But I am not as stupid as he thinks I am.

I set up a profile called thisblokeliesandcheats (it's been taken down) with all his details except photo and spelled out what he'd done (thanks whoever that was who suggested that one) and I will probably do it again

At this point he's said he's coming here Thursday night to stop for the weekend (he doesn't work Friday)

BUT he has also arranged to meet "Anna" off the dating site at a lovely new restaurant for lunch on the Friday about an hour away from here (half an hour from his house)

Obviously, I am Anna.

So, how long do I keep this going. My teeth are itching I want to tell him so much Grin

Am also a little upset, but I had nothing invested in the relationship, so my pride has taken a hit and I feel a bit of a mug but other than that am grand.

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saffronwblue · 26/08/2011 23:22

Sadly I woke up wondering how your second dump went. Well done! Hope you can fob off any further contact from him and get on with the rest of your life.You should be really proud - you have handled a nasty situation with dignity and humour.

PattySimcox · 26/08/2011 23:31

Don't be tempted to click on this Grin

LeBJOF · 26/08/2011 23:44

Unfortunate turn of phrase there, Saffron...thing is, some people on MN actually would post about that kinda thing Grin

ReadyToDrink · 26/08/2011 23:52

I hate to seem like I'm stalking you BOF, but I'm glad I'm not the only one who sniggered a little at that.

LeBJOF · 27/08/2011 00:01
Grin
GreatNorksOfFire · 27/08/2011 00:02

BOF, there are some people who would post on erm, specialist dating sites about that kind of thing!

sadly you are amazing.

Brilliant thread. MN vipers at their best. It was well worth the hour plus I just spent reading through.

Saggyoldclothcatpuss · 27/08/2011 00:07

Well, you have made my week! Im so glad you didnt let him off the hook and just walk away!
You ROCK! Grin (And will be forever immortalised in 'Classics')

Thumbwitch · 27/08/2011 00:13

Ahhhh, well done sadly!! That's brilliant, that is. But really, don't EVER let him get to know that you set up the Anna scenario. Just not worth it.

Whenever he comes around, don't let him in - but I wouldn't let him think you have a man there either or you lose a bit of the moral high-ground - let him continue to think that he just isn't good enough, not that you found a replacement. It's far harder to understand a break up when no one else is involved - easy when you've found someone else.

Stay strong, don't be sad - who knows how many other internet dating dates he set up while he was with you?! Soooo not worth it.

You totally rock and I think you're brilliant to have carried this out with such aplomb. Grin

NasalCoffeeEnema · 27/08/2011 00:47

I think its funny that ops rather wonderful friend has gone down in mn history as annaannawhothefuckisanna

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sadlydoingshineypenguins · 27/08/2011 08:12

I have been accused on another thread of being a troll.

I only wish I was. At least then it would be funny and everyone could have a right good laugh, me included, instead of it being the end of a relationship which I actually in my stupidity had thought might have a future.

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Thumbwitch · 27/08/2011 08:18

Oh for the love of God, can no one namechange to protect the innocent without being accused of trollery now?? It's getting fucking riDICUlous, this trollhunting.

Sadly, please ignore the trollhunters. I don't know who it is, I don't care - I am :( that you have been picked on for this, which has been a classic thread.

As I said before, chin up, clear away any negative shit left over from this relationship and start afresh - a good'un will come your way soon enough. :)

GreatNorksOfFire · 27/08/2011 08:29

Patently obvious that you are not a troll. Sometimes the troll hunters are worse than the very trolls they try to flush out.

Thumb, as always, has it spot on Smile

Have a fabulous weekend sadly [sadnomore] and enjoy your new found singledom,

havealittlefaithbaby · 27/08/2011 08:52

I have been following from day one.sadly you are a wonderful completely un-troll like brave woman who has shown that stupid man not to underestimate you! Congratulations having the bottle to go through with it. Do not reply to any further communications with him, it'll only encourage him. You've said what needs saying. He'll get the hint. If he turns up at the door just stand there, don't say anything then close it.

Clarabumps · 27/08/2011 09:00

Can I just ask where shiney penguin phrase came from in the first place? I love it though and think i should be put in dictionary for situations such as this. WELL DONE sadly!Hip hip for Mumsnet!

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sadlydoingshineypenguins · 27/08/2011 09:14

Clara the original shiney penguin thread is in classics

I don't know how to prove I'm not a troll. It's impossible. Sad

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LindyHemming · 27/08/2011 09:34

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saffronwblue · 27/08/2011 09:35

Sorry about the unfortunate wording above. Of course you are not a troll. As if!

wibble1 · 27/08/2011 09:38

Pfffft - we know you're not a troll!

Am so proud of you for seeing it through, when you must have been itching to tell him what you knew and have the satisfaction of seeing his reaction. But please don't lead him to make the connection - if he knows that you planned it all, he might rationalise it as "she went to all that effort, she must have been REALLY bothered".

In other words, you might end up feeding his ego instead of stamping on it.

And we wouldn't want that! Wink

HauntedLittleLunatic · 27/08/2011 09:41

I don't think you are a troll, but if it worries you I think you can display the year you joined mn on your profile (which you could otherwise leave blank).

But that leaves you slightly open to people guessing who you really are from.matching you up with other members that joined same year and - perhaps most importantly - you shouldn't have too.

WuzzAndBuddy · 27/08/2011 09:42

I started reading this thread late last night, had to call it a night and finish reading this morning!
Absolutely brilliant, well done Sadly, hopefully you've taught the idiot a lesson!

And for what its worth, it never occurred to me once that you might be a troll Sad
And, even if you were, who cares!? Its not like you came on here and caused upset and hurt like most trolls do!

Hope you have a great Saturday, doing something lovely! Smile

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sadlydoingshineypenguins · 27/08/2011 09:50

Sadlydoinghousework this morning then out this evening to babysit for a friend. Kids are back tomorrow evening so I want to get caught up on the ironing am kidding myself

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sadlydoingshineypenguins · 27/08/2011 10:01

Not tomorrow - Monday - this is Saturday, right? Doh

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Clarabumps · 27/08/2011 10:16

aha! will go look now!

RumourOfAHurricane · 27/08/2011 10:17

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MigratingCoconuts · 27/08/2011 10:29

oh, that's what a shiney penguin is!!!

In the heat of the moment (and trying to keep up with all the posts) I never got round to finding out!

did your friend take photos for you shiney? You and penguins here both rock!!

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