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Here's hoping on finding a decent guy/girl under the mistletoe who doesn't use hun or text speak. Dating thread No.7

999 replies

Zanywany · 05/12/2011 14:31

Off you go

You know what to do

Xmas Grin
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adamschic · 12/01/2012 18:34

Time, I really don't. I'm trying to get into the spirit of it because I don't want to stop posting.

Everyone is different and I do understand that it's flattering and a huge ego boost when younger fit guys come onto you but some of the stuff sounds a bit grim.

Any potentials amongst the many and are you still inundated?

TimeForSomeAction · 12/01/2012 18:36

It's not all grim adams, as we have all said there are some nice men on there too. You can't knock it until you've tried it but understand if you don't think it's for you.

watchoutforthatsnail · 12/01/2012 19:21

its certainly not all grim at all. Ive had some lovely messages, and as ive already said, most are far more respectful than the ones from ' normal' dating. Most have snet nice messages, just general chit chat type things, not mentioning the IE thing at all.
I was still inundated, so have hidden my profile for the momment, one im seeing monday and then friday, and the other possibly the saturday. And of course its flattering when younger, fit men come onto you. But we all know why :) but, seeing as its just a shag, i dont see why i shouldnt just pick the fittest one. Plus, its not like any oof us are unattractive anyway, is it?

stayfornoone · 12/01/2012 19:26

Time Grin I am dying at the frozen chicken position! Nope never had to do that one! Hahaha!

Zanywany · 12/01/2012 19:30

Please don't feel that you have to be looking for an IE to post Adams

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TimeForSomeAction · 12/01/2012 20:07

Lucky you stay, it plays havoc with the coccyx! Then you have to clench and breathe in at the same time, takes a lot of work it does Grin

Nope, it's not grim at all, it's much better than the 'regular' side, faster pace, more chat, more variety, more fun and a bloody good ego boost! I don't see the harm in it all all. FGS, the same men who browse the 'regular' profiles are browsing the IE profiles, they are not some unique breed that we have to be more wary of.

hatesponge · 12/01/2012 21:55

Some of it's a bit grim. But to be fair I got dodgy messages just when I was on there as 'dating' so I think certain men just feel entitled to send pervy stuff whatever.

I think I might have found a good one -famous last words I know! But he lives within 5 miles of me, and is a season ticket holder to my favourite football team - and he's just offered to take me to a match and for champagne after Shock Grin

Is anyone around - can I pm someone his username so you can have a look? - am thinking he is prob too good to be true, need a 2nd opinion!

Bloody hell if a FWB means getting to go to home matches and champagne bars every fortnight...

adamschic · 12/01/2012 22:10

Football and champagne? Glad you don't live up north or I would say I know this guy. Go for it Sponge.

You are all attractive people and I reckon it's definitely worth choosing the best looking ones.

SarahStratton · 12/01/2012 22:16

Made it back here. Lord there are some entitled tossers out there. And needy tossers, boring tossers, Walter Mitty tossers.

You name it, I've blocked it. Grin

Shame about MrPlanes. Glad I found out what a first class fuckwit he was so soon though. And I got a day at a Spa out of it, at least.

MsCellophane · 12/01/2012 23:36

Have just got home from my first IE date - pub, drinks and conversation and a snog in the car park and taxi home Grin Wants to see me again on Mon night for more of the same. Tall, handsome, body to die for but not terribly bright (is that a bad thing to say?) but stunning!! Going for monday as I'm not available over the weekend.

So not much different to non IE date, wasn't pervy, didn't spend all night looking at my boobs and didn't mention the actual IE - which was refreshing

Have a few others I'm chatting to who live a bit away and finding time to meet isn't proving easy, this one is local. Might have found a potential FWB Smile

HedleyLamarr · 13/01/2012 08:17

That's fantastic MsC! Doesn't matter about his IQ if he's an FWB.

Hiya Stratters, I think you dodged a bullet there. I thought he played the first two dates ok, but showed his true colours by ignoring you about the third. I said my piece on the other fred.

Sponge, go for it, enjoy the football and champagne. And whatever else.

Snapespeare · 13/01/2012 09:04

well done MsC! really glad it went well!

spent an hour on the phone last night with the doctor. :) lots of texts, an occasional bit of sauciness, but nothing too hardcore. discussed why I had put 'IE' as he is looking for a relationship. told him it was a dare (!) that I'm not just up for a random seeing to and that it's a delicate balance to find someone who has shared interests, is agreeably hot and that sex might be on the cards, let's not be coy, I'm not looking for a pen-pal or months of emails before meeting... but it isn't a foregone conclusion.

we're having coffee saturday afternoon. :) he looks a bit like hugh laurie (so i get double doctors all wrapped up in one!) so far the prognosis is good, although my nit picky grammar pedantary is my only black mark so far.

sponge football and champagne! :) fingers X'd for a good time. :)

Snapespeare · 13/01/2012 09:05

i have FOUR :)'s in that last message. I need a serious word with myself.

Zanywany · 13/01/2012 09:23

Morning everyone.

Sponge Football & Champagne sounds good, don't like football but even I could show enthusiasm if there was bubbly to follow.

Your date sounds good MSCello, I think I would worry that a date would keep referring to IE so its good that he didn't. IQ would matter of you were thnkig long term but seen as you aren't at the moment then I wouldn't worry.

Dont forget Snape doctor sounds promising

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TimeForSomeAction · 13/01/2012 09:25

That's brilliant MrsC, I am so pleased for you and no, IQ doesn't matter at this stage. Thank you too for confirming that there is nothing seedy about the IE side of dating, not if you choose carefully. Have fun! Smile

Snape I am delighted for you!! I can't wait for your update. I so hope he is just what you need/are looking for Smile

Sponge Go for it! Just do it!

TimeForSomeAction · 13/01/2012 09:27

Morning zany Smile

Snape the Smile's are good, it shows you are in a good place and are feeling it so don't you dare go having a serious word with yourself. Just enjoy the moment Smile

watchoutforthatsnail · 13/01/2012 09:28

excellent mrsc - thats fab :)

and snape, i am so excited for you. Will be checking for updates.

sponge - do it :)

HedleyLamarr · 13/01/2012 09:30

Enjoy your coffee Snape! Hope the sparks fly Grin

TimeForSomeAction · 13/01/2012 10:05

Good to have you back Stratters, I'm sorry Mr Planes turned out to be a knob. Obviously that view of side norkage he got had him wanting more! Grin

watchoutforthatsnail · 13/01/2012 10:41

oooh - snape - i had a reply back from that one you passed on:)

i think its safe to say i will be having lots of sex monday. Rules of ' we are not having sex, merely saying hi' have been set. I suspect we will make it as far as the front door and ill be pinned up against the wall quick as a flash. hurrah!

TimeForSomeAction · 13/01/2012 10:42
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SarahStratton · 13/01/2012 10:46

Thank you :)

What is this 'Ie' you are all talking about?

TimeForSomeAction · 13/01/2012 11:06

Well, in the name of research you understand Wink we have changed our 'looking for' thingy from 'relationship/dating' to 'Intimate Encounter'. Research has shown that this produces a massive increase in traffic (aka men!) and so produces a higher (massive!) volume of messages. From these messages we have discovered that there are actually some very nice and also intelligent, yes intelligent, men out there, not all are grim/seedy/perverted, some are actually worth chatting to/meeting. It's fun, it's fast pace and it's a fantastic ego boost Grin

If you decide to give it a go be prepared for a few cock shots and a few idiots but don't let them put you off. Just wade through the messages and you are sure to find a few nice blokes in there Smile

Snapespeare · 13/01/2012 11:15

watch you're very welcome -I am happy to share out my scruffs!

HedleyLamarr · 13/01/2012 11:16

That's great Watch!