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Is he boring or am do I need to grow up?

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FlameProofNightie · 14/04/2012 14:48

Would appreciate your views on this one.

I have been seeing my new boyfriend for a few months now. We are both 40. He lives local to me and I pop and see him a couple of times a week for a few hours in the evening and we spend weekend time together. I really like him but I sometimes feel a bit 'bored.' Here's why...

He plays golf every Saturday and Sunday during the day. This is fine as I like time to myself but he needs an early night on both of the nights. So, last night for example, we watched a DVD until 11pm, he then yawned and started closing curtains etc.. [ cue for me to leave although I wouldn't have needed to as no kids at home ], quick peck and off i went. No sex.

He spends a lot of time discussing his fitness routines/diet routines/pension provisions/retirement provisions/ the importance of savings/how he likes to allocate special time to household tasks etc etc.. He is fond of lists and he frowns upon any sort of excess in any area of life. We talk about these subjects a lot.

He doesn't drink more than a pint or two at most and then maybe only once a month. So a fun night with a few drinks doesn't happen. I am no lush but it's nice to go to the pub and have a few isn't it?

Sex. It lasts 5 minutes, always in bed, we both stand on opposite sides of the bed removing our own clothes. Always in the same two positions. Sometimes it lasts 8 minutes, maybe. Sometimes there is NO foreplay at all.

He is a careful, fastidious man. I sometimes glance at him and see my father Blush although he is baby faced and looks years younger than he is. I just see.... an old man. It's in his mannerisms I think.

He is really nice though and ...oh GOD- Should I ditch him?

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ImperialBlether · 14/04/2012 14:53

Of course you should ditch him! He's fussy, boring, bad in bed and oh just BORING!

Surely you can't spend any more time with him? Tell him today and get your glad rags on and go for a good night out with some friends.

ImperialBlether · 14/04/2012 14:53

Btw that bit about pulling the curtains being a cue for you to go - wtf?

ImperialBlether · 14/04/2012 14:53

And does he ever go to your house?

RandomMess · 14/04/2012 14:55

Blimey if it's 8 mins now it's not going to improve is it!

Old before his time, wants everything on his terms his own way, run for the hills!

ImperialBlether · 14/04/2012 14:56

And golf. Sorry, but I couldn't do that. Does he wear tartan trousers and a yellow jumper?

GinPalace · 14/04/2012 14:58

What on earth do you see in him? Other than he reminds you of your Dad!

He should make you laugh, entertain you, turn you on, show you things you wouldn't know about on your own (apart from pension provision, important though that is)... any of these happen?

Sounds like he has been on his own too long and isn't adapting.

ENormaSnob · 14/04/2012 14:58

Ditch him.

RandomMess · 14/04/2012 14:58

No foreplay, golf every weekend, dedicates special time to cleaning - wtf????

Crocodilio · 14/04/2012 14:58

If it's like this now, imagine how he'd be when he's not in the early stages of your relationship - this is when he's doing his best to impress!

NettoSuperstar · 14/04/2012 15:01

I almost fell asleep just reading about him.
Ditch Immediately.

GinPalace · 14/04/2012 15:01

The best you can say about him is he is nice?? OK. So there are worse things to be, but really.... will it stop the long dark nights from seeming well, long and dark?

I suppose lots of people keep companions who are nice. Maybe it is better than being alone - who am I to judge. Suppose it depends what the rest of your life is/has been like.

akaemmafrost · 14/04/2012 15:02

GrinGrinGrin @ you both standing removing your clothes at opposite sides of the bed. My most recent relationship didn't work out but we had a lovely four months rolling round ripping each others clothes off at every available opportunity.

Dump him immediately.

fallenpetal · 14/04/2012 15:02

Oh good grief yes walk away, in fact run! Life is too short to be old before your time hun.

I had a dalliance with MR boring "yawn" and whilst yes its nice to know they have some stability for their old age thats years away. I had no intention of being 60 in my middles 30's so I told him I needed more passion and fun, it lasted another week before I went out with my girl friends and he was so down on my behaviour (a few drinks and a bit of dancing in shock horror heels) that I just put the phone down and have not spoken to him since. Grin

Nanny0gg · 14/04/2012 15:06

You really don't need to ask do you?

Couple of months down the road and you are really going to resent the crippling boredom.

adamschic · 14/04/2012 15:10

Hi, does he make you happy? Sounds like he doesn't so I would say ditch him. He's very set in his ways which some women would love, as he's a steady chap, as my mum would have said. If you are starting to resent his livestyle then it's time to get out and find someone you can have fun with as well as a relationship.

FlameProofNightie · 14/04/2012 15:13

Look, why do you think i name changed?!

He is good looking! [ umm, bit of a weak jaw but only in certain lights ] and err... he is nice. And sensible! I am not sensible at all and wonder if it's me ?

I am more used to the sex frenzy, yes. He is meticulous and well... I don't know.. Reserved is a good word for him. I once caught him folding his trousers before sex after taking them off. Plus he had his pj bottoms folded up on his pillow.

I had nearly a bottle of wine last time we went out and was up for a laugh- but he just carefully had his second pint and declared that he 'knew when to stop '

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FlameProofNightie · 14/04/2012 15:15

we just sat there last night watching a DVD and sipping our herbal teas [ no, im not joking ] and i suddenly felt.... old? staid? He then crossed his arms and just..sat there. Sometimes he puts a hand on my knee.

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startail · 14/04/2012 15:15

Sorry I dozed off, you know the answer to this one, you don't need MN to tell you.

FlameProofNightie · 14/04/2012 15:16

imperial - I have kids, he doesnt. I dont introduce new men to the kids for a long time so he comes here when i am without kids sometimes. that bit is not an issue.

tonight we are going to the cinema and having a meal. i might stay over but i know he is not keen on this as neither of us sleep properly- it doesnt bother me- but he likes to be asleep by 11 ish

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akaemmafrost · 14/04/2012 15:16

Christ on a bike I'm dying inside just reading your posts. Dump him NOW! In fact pm me his number and I'll do it for you, I've dumped a fair few in my time I'll be gentle I promise Grin.

FlameProofNightie · 14/04/2012 15:17

thanks star tail

sigh!

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GinPalace · 14/04/2012 15:17

Has he ever made you properly laugh? That would be my show stopper if the answer was no I'm afraid.

I love your mn name if that is a quick name change - inspired! Wish my main name was that witty! Hardly going to be needing it with this one though are you?

FlameProofNightie · 14/04/2012 15:17

emma- tonight what id really like to do is go and have a few drinks, a good chat and a laugh- then lots of sex. im not sure if i fancy another fucking film really and a peppermint tea.

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akaemmafrost · 14/04/2012 15:18

Grin PMSL ginpalace

FlameProofNightie · 14/04/2012 15:18

Gin, yes a very quick name change as i just KNOW that a few of you will recognise this guy as ive posted before albeit slightly different issue. Loving gin palace too- i fucking wish!

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