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SantasStrapon · 23/12/2011 10:06

Firstly, I have only been on 2 dating sites for just over a week. These are the 5 men who I am talking to. All other unsuitable/disinterested advances blocked and deleted.

I have: Not used my real name; not volunteered any information, apart from what is on my profile, until they have; read all their profiles very carefully. My profile only states that I have 2 children, and am divorced with a good relationship with my ex. Nothing else about my family life.

Mr Finance - Director of finance company. has asked me for coffee next week. I have moved it back to after the New Year. Masses in common - we grew up in the same area and his ex comes from the same large village I grew up in. Very similar likes, very easy to talk to. Talks a lot about his children, who are similar ages to mine, has good relationship with ex wife. He makes me laugh.I'd stress that he has volunteered all this information first, and there is nothing in my profile that would enable him to 'fish' for this information on the internet. My only flag is that he is very keen and messages a lot. Gave me his number day before yesterday, I have not used it yet. Not exchanged email yet. Number 3 on the list.

Mr Planes - avionics engineer. Has also asked me for coffee next week, again I have rearranged for the New Year. Again, a lot in common, but not as much as Mr Finance. Comes across as very dependable and serious. I like him, and he is Number 4 on the list. Not exchanged phone number yet, or email.

Mr Snow - Owns construction company, makes ski slopes amongst other things. I really like him, he seems kind and funny and volunteered a lot of information about his life and his family. Masses of photos, of him but also ones he has taken of where he lives. Not exchanged numbers/emails. Messages long and chatty, messages at least once a day. Very similar interests and outlooks on life. Number 2 on list.

Mr A bit Mysterious - has no photo on his profile as he does not want to be identified. Know his name though. Hysterically funny, never married, good job in management. I know the least about this one, he is far more wary than the others. Lack of photo makes me Xmas Hmm but it is early days. Last on list for photo reasons.

Mr Army Officer - I have serious hots for this one. Again wary, divorced 2 years, talks a lot about his daughter. A lot of information on his profile, and a lot of photos. He comes across as very genuine and is very proud of his job. Well travelled, well educated, very much my type. Number 1 on list - I could do very bad things to him. Xmas Blush

Questions, critiques, and opinions sought, and very much appreciated.

OP posts:
SarahStratton · 30/12/2011 22:55

Mr Planes messaged today too. We are going to have coffee when he gets home in the New Year. Grin

He is my second favourite.

SarahStratton · 30/12/2011 22:56

Oh and Mr Snow sent me a link to some lovely music.

SarahStratton · 03/01/2012 17:46

I have a date with Mr Planes next week. Grin

He has a voice like liquid chocolate.

bigTillyMint · 03/01/2012 17:55

I was just wondering about you and your dates Grin

Liquid chocolate.... mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.......... Keep us posted!

HedleyLamarr · 03/01/2012 17:57

Good luck Stratters!

GrinWink

SarahStratton · 03/01/2012 17:58

Thank you Hedley! Grin

Geordieminx · 03/01/2012 19:52

Ooooh this is all exciting!!

FabbyChic · 03/01/2012 19:55

Me I have no luck. Im too fat seriously people just think Ive a pregnant belly and they only get a head shot.

SarahStratton · 03/01/2012 20:51

I'm fatter than you Fab. But I think I'm gorgeous, and a bit of tub doesn't put men off. Sexy is a state of mind.

Get help on here writing your profile, I thought mine was ok, but it got changed a lot. And make them chase you. I added the ones I liked to my list so they got notified, but I left it to them to make contact. And I made sure I only ever replied, I never initiated a conversation. Neediness is scary to men.

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