The Wonderful World of Dating - 'Salts' Diary

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Due to popular demand, Well actually the demand of Codswollop you will now ALL be able to follow me through this epic adventure in life.

Roll up, Roll up for this ONCE in a lifetime opportunity and follow me in this no-holds barred, hopefully colourful and VERY detailed diary of my dating experiences...

... I'll tell all, I promise.

What a brilliant idea for a thread! When is the first date?

Ok, so you may or may not have seen my "How do I meet men" thread and my "I Went Speed Dating Thread" so you might want to reed these to catch up.

Am working on my first date at the moment, three possibilities came out of the speed dating and I am currently talking to 2 very nice young men... It might be a few days before I can add a proper installment.

me too - been with dh for 12 years - only have my memories and other people's stories to live on these days.

Goood luck Salt - have fun

Oh and of course...

...feel free to ask questions, anytime.

wonderful! so describe the two very nice young men please...

Well one was a little shy but very cute and very sweet he wasn't what I'd normally go for but there was something about him that intrigued me and once we got chatting he seemed really laid back.

The other was v posh, same age as me, quite tall and NICE body. Didn't really get to know much about him as he was the first guy I saw and we ended up giggling about what we should be doing etc.

There was a third match but I haven't heard from him yet, he was great... v. cocky, stock broker but I think he might have just been there to get laid. As he kept implying that we should 'shag' basically. Couldn't work out if he was very funny or very cocky but I was intrigued (and he was fit) so I ticked him. He ticked me too but hasn't made any effort to contact (as yet!)

Oh god - can add my first 'proper' installment...

I just got a text from my Friday night blind date, bugger!!!!!!!

I hadn't heard form him so had (gratefully) assumed that he hadn't been that keen on me either and so there would be no awkwardness and I wouldn't have to tell him that I wasn't interested.

He was a really nice guy and everything but we just didn't click. Anyway now he has sent a text asking if I want to do it again... I'll have to either not reply or reply saying thanks but no thanks (basically).

Would you like an interactive thread, where you guys make all the decisions for me

...actually, perhaps that's not such a good idea... I have this image of a vicar asking why we're getting married and me reply "...because mumsnet told me to"

say np thanks - you don't go out with people who text rather than pick up the phone to ask you out!

Dinosaur I am with you

this is quite good salt! Now how young is young?

Not sure how young is young yet, I'm 25 and I'd guess he was only my ages (max)... he certainly looked like he needed corrupting!

Am talking to him over email, he only got one tick (me) so I don't have to worry about competition!

So should tell blind date 'no' then. Can't be horrid as friend works with him - dunno what to say!

best to tell him straight salt - its not nice if you just dont ring him

Love the thread btw

Go on Salt, you will never know unless you try! This sounds like great fun, sahll be tuning in regularly to see if you have found Mr Right

salt, the only thing I wouldn't mention to your dates is that you go on mumsnet.... carrie bradshaw/candace bushnell move over!

I would say - thanks but it wasnt right. No explanations no guilt - you havent got time

Yep, will text blind date today. I feel I have to say something to him... can't just leave him hanging.

Perhaps "Thanks for a nice evening but I'm not sure I want to take things further. Will however try your tip about toothpaste! ) - Salt"

Although, I just read his text again and it says to call him if I want to go out for a drink again... perhaps I could take that to mean - If you don't want to, don't get in touch - hmmmm

Salt, I would do the thanks but no thanks text reply. Then you are not leaving it open for him to start stalking you with texts!!

Oh and by the way on your oroginal thread 'How do I meet men?' I suggested a dating agency as my best friend tried one, well she got engaged a week ago!! The 5th man she met, his first date (!), and 5 months after she joined!!!

They do work

Oooh Cruchie, there's hope for me yet.

Thought I might be couragous and look at some adds this week!!

Feel more gung-ho and adventurous about it now that I am reporting back to you girls. Don't mind trying out different things as I can think of it as a service to you all, give you all something to laugh about.

cruchie = Crunchie (sorry)

OH NO - Need help quick

Have just been chatting to the speed dating guy that I like (who is really growing on me too) and he asked if I lived with my family. I'm assuming he means parents but should I tell him I live with dd or should I just let the question go without comment?!?!?

Feel I should tell him but want to meet him again before I tell him. WOuld rather tell face-to-face so can gage reaction better...

Quick answers welcome as need to reply...