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.

really?

I would probably come clean up front. You have nothing to be ashamed of. And if he isn't happy with you having a child then is he really worth dating ? And then you are being open and honest and not having to watch what you say in a conversation.

Ok will tell him now. Was going to tell him first time we met anyway so what difference does it make... off to do it.

Good luck salt.

It's done, will post reaction... assuming I hear from him again.

Still there's always the other one!

Well... he didn't really give an opinion either way, asked how old and her name and that was it.

Although, no name and kiss at the bottom this time - am I over-analysing?

He asked after if I was married - which I am not, I guess that's a good sign

good - you have nothing to be ashamed of but better if he is honest to you all by opting out now rather than in a few weeks - you are in a win win situation.

this is so exciting!
salt I think you should give us a rundown of what you are looking for then we can let you know if we spot a likely ad in the sunday times or if we can offer a friend as potential partner or whatever! the combined force of mumsnet will sort you out

this is exciting - I've got 2 friends you might like but you'd have to come down to Cornwall, which could be a problem!

Wobblyknicks - thanks for the offer but yes Cornwall is a bit far

You guys are making me feel really mischievous I think I'm going to try and date-the-world just so I can keep you all posted!

Lets call the two guys from speeddating "A" and "L"

I gave "A" my mobile number yesterday and he called last night - even after I told him about dd and he wants to meet up on Sunday night (he's away working next week), he's driving up here too - WOOHOO!!! I thought he might have been put off but it doesn't look like he was and he's so sweet and v cute (but it was quite dark). I'm VERY excited.

Can someone tell me not to get over keen - I need grounding!

Must reply to "L" now too...

Ooo, hope I can get a babysitter.

salt - excellent idea, just date everyone and anyone!!!

As long as you keep us updated!!!

This promises to be an excellent read Salty! Great idea.
Wobbly, what are your mates like? I'm in Devon!

norma - one is very sweet but not much to look at and can come across as rather odd until you get to know him. The other one is gorgeous and really funny but bed-hops like its the new national sport! I'd recommend both of them as excellent friends but I wouldn't seriously suggest anyone I knew went out with them!!!

The first one sounds like my dh. the second one sounds like my ex. Right bastard.
Not seriously looking. Quite happy with dh, but libido needs a kick start.
Come on Salty, give us another instalment!

Norma - lol! The second one isn't nasty or anything, he really honestly tries to be nice but he's just the male equivalent of a shopaholic and, although it sounds like a typically male excuse, I've known him for 3 years and he really can't help himself. It's no excuse, and I've told him that loads of times, but he can't settle. As soon as he's chatted up one person, he's on to the next. So as long as you avoid going out with him, he's brill but if you sleep with him, watch out!! At least you've got a nice DH - just watch something with Colin Firth in, that'll start your libido!!!

I have two confirmed dates now, the 1st is on Sunday with "A" the second is on the 29th with "L". Am desperately hunting downa babysitter now... will be dragging a stranger off the street at this rate... Of all the weekends for my parents to go away!!

So what should I wear on a first date then?

Yuare in the Zone Salty.

I am sure that even if these dates were no good that you wil just look more "on form" and will attract them like....iron filings to a magnet...(Hmm need to work on that).

Right - this is like the back page of Bunty magazine.

where are you going and what are the outfit options?

BTW are you supposed to be working?LOL

salty - news please

who's going to babysit then, found anyone yet? Feel excited for you (dont say Im sad)

2 men in one week. Aaaaaaaahhhhhhh those were the days...

I always thought 2 women in a decade was good going, obviously I set my sights too low .

Good luck and have fun salt.

About what to wear, Salty: where are you going on the first date?

Lucky girl!!!!! Good luck!