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The honing of the twat radars - dating chat thread number 9

999 replies

lubeybooby · 08/02/2012 20:24

Thread got too big so here's a new one :o

All dating, online or otherwise in here please

Chit chat to serious stuff - off we go!

OP posts:
Sunshinedelacruz · 25/02/2012 12:27

My profile is set to 'anything'.
Time that is so funny. I love apple pie!

TimeForMeAndDD · 25/02/2012 12:32

Grin I was into apple pie back then too, hence the disappointment!

Re the profiles, I asked because we conducted an experiment on POF where we set our profiles to IE and were inundated with messages, not all from fuckmuppets either, there were actually some nice men on there. Just thought if you are looking to increase 'traffic' then IE might be worth a try.

Sunshinedelacruz · 25/02/2012 12:37

Thanks I'll try it. I have been messaging a man who wants to meet. His final message was whether I am a size 10-12. I'm not I'm a 14. That happens a lot too

Sunshinedelacruz · 25/02/2012 12:40

I've change to IE. I await the traffic.

TimeForMeAndDD · 25/02/2012 12:47

You won't have to wait long Sunshine we were all getting messages before we had put the pic up! You might get a few cock pics too so prepare to share them yourself. Grin

If any man asked for my dress size he would be history. After I'd asked him if he was a 9 or 10 inch cock size.

Sunshinedelacruz · 25/02/2012 13:32

Omg you were so right. As soon as I changed it the messages started flowing. No anatomy pics yet though.

Phoenixx · 25/02/2012 14:49

Another one on a first date here, he 46 (I am 37), I feel a bit filled with dread and he seems to think it is going to be amazing, he already suggested changing our quick drink to a hotel with champagne in bed shag, I am not completely opposed to that but I do need to see if I fancy him first Wink If I do fancy him I just know my resolve will go out of the window, it is a very rare occasion when I dont have any kids all night. I scare myself sometimes. This is my first POF date so I am keeping an open mind, scared shitless also a bit excited.

DatingMinefield · 25/02/2012 15:44

Phoenixx I bet he is thrilled to bits if you're 37!
I am only getting lots of old men viewing me on Match. Shame I'm not after another husband. POF is better for a young bit of rough, IMO. Grin Just remember that you call the shots. If he's flirty, make sure it doesn't cross your comfort zone.

lovesineffable · 25/02/2012 15:51

Phoenix, that would make me a bit wary..having a hotel booked ready is like trying to get your implicit agreement to sex before you have chance to see if you fancy him...and trying to jolly you along by making out that he just 'knows' it's going to be amazing.
More like he knows he'll be amazingly lucky if he can get a woman 10 years younger than him to agree to a shag on first meeting.

Excuse me if I sound cynical but I'm 46 and I rarely reply to men older than me, they've usually let themselves go to much for my taste

DatingMinefield · 25/02/2012 15:54

I had an interesting experience last night on POF that I thought I'd share with you.

'twas late and I'd had a bottle glass of wine. Cue, message from 30 something fit bloke, tattoos, posing with shirt off. Lots of shirt off photos. He opened with something a bit flirty with a 'babes' in it. So far, so normal.

I usually delete these straight away. I seized the moment for some fun and replied, but told him he looked like a bad lad. Grin His profile said he comes from a bit of a rough area.

He denies this and asks me what I find important in a man. I reply that a sense of humour and a fantastic backside are essentials.

A number of messages exchange with me getting ruder and him completely ignoring my efforts and chatting politely about what I do etc. I had to apologise in the end. Nice man. Nicer pecs. Grin Don't think I'll be going there though.

Just a reminder not to judge a book by its cover.

lovesineffable · 25/02/2012 16:00

DM, you are clearly too hot for the man to handle! :)

Phoenixx · 25/02/2012 16:06

Thanks ladies I really do need bringing back down to earth sometimes, I get a romantic idea in my head and I am off to cloud cuckoo land getting married barefoot on a tropical beach somewhere. I think it is maybe because I am new to the dating thing, the one I met last week was an utter disaster so I am hoping this one will be lovely to even things out. As for age it doesnt bother me as long as he doesnt look like he has had a tough paper round and is taller than me I am happy.

lovesineffable · 25/02/2012 16:29

I hope he turns out to be what you're looking for Phoenix, but if the guy thought there was a good chance that you'll fancy him he might not feel the need to try and make you feel obligated by shelling out for a hotel and champagne.

A while ago I met a guy who lived a couple of hours drive away and booked a hotel near to me..chatted with him for about an hour in a pub, then I announced that I was going home and I left.
I suspect he had a back up plan..some paid company for the evening

Snapespeare · 25/02/2012 17:41

Ok. It was incredible. He is super-fit, body of a 20 year old. Squelching off to the pub to meet PM, who I missed 3 texts.from while I was otherwise engaged.

I. Did. It.

FreakoidOrganisoid · 25/02/2012 17:49

Yay Snape!!!!!!!!! You go!

My date lasted 19 hours Grin Think I may have a boyfriend soon...

DatingMinefield · 25/02/2012 17:49

Hurray!!!!! There cannot be enough exclamation marks for that post!!!!
I don't know why I had an urge to check the thread, it must have been some sort of sex klaxon. Grin

Was it dead good?

Snapespeare · 25/02/2012 18:01

It was well worth the 2 & a half year wait. I am covered in stubble rash. Texted him with 'sorry to fuck & run, you were incredible. I owe you a blow-job.' He replied straight away, with an affirmative.

Sex makes me rather witty. :-)

PoppaRob · 25/02/2012 18:08

Yay Snapes! Don't you love post-coital text messages? The wittiest I ever got was "Thank you for having me" :)

HedleyLamarr · 25/02/2012 18:09

Well done Snape! :o

HedleyLamarr · 25/02/2012 18:12

And to you Freakoid!

I guess you'll be seeing him again then Snape? :o Wink

TimeForMeAndDD · 25/02/2012 18:19

Grin Way to go Snape! Make sure PM hears the squelching!

MyLittleMiracle · 25/02/2012 20:23

Well sod the decree nisi i dont give a toss any more. Once i put the petition in to the solicitors (monday) I feel i am free to date right?? And tomorrow i have plans with the family. It seems I may well be viewing a property closer to this chaps work (which is complete coincidence!) And they take rent depost bonds and housing benefit. Sounds ideal for me really it does! So maybe we will get to meet a little sooner than we had thought....just need my tooth at the front sorted, and cant afford a new outfit! Oh god, now i really want that top. But no i will stay strong! I have enough to consider and wanted to start "dating" to take my mind off everything else!

He was so sweet when he asked as well! Genuinely seems nice and has told me a few personal details, that i will not repeat to anyone!

MyLittleMiracle · 25/02/2012 20:25

And congrats to everyone who is doing soo well on dating sites!! They arent all creeps! I was starting to think it though

prettypurpledaisy · 25/02/2012 20:29

Off on my coffee date tomorrow lunchtime, he seems nice but I will have to see. In a couple of weeks I am off on another date to see a band with an ex bf, reliving moment from 27 years ago :)

hatesponge · 25/02/2012 20:31

Snape good for you! and freakoid well done too :)

I havent heard anything from my date today. 2.5 hours of texts last night and then nothing. Guess in the cold light of day he wasn't that interested after all Hmm. That will teach me to get over-excited about things.