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When life throws you potatoes, make chips! Be disappointed but never defeated! Dating thread No:13

999 replies

ChaoticAngel · 26/04/2012 21:31

"you say potato, I say potatNO"

Down with potatoes Grin

As you were....

OP posts:
hatesponge · 30/04/2012 19:51

Watch hope all ok re ykw and he's not taken the email too badly.

Snape i'm guessing not well?...

Have been on the phone to the soldier for half an hour tonight (that'a a big deal for me as I never speak to people I don't know on the phone, and certainly not for more than 5 mins). Cannot read him at all. Not as expected. Very polite. Quite funny. Not at all laddish.

He probably has still got a girlfriend though. In fact the nicer he seems the more inevitable that becomes Hmm

Snapespeare · 30/04/2012 20:22

He had enough teeth to cancel out mr-no-teeth from january....and he had a sovereign ring.

Seriously.

Snapespeare · 30/04/2012 20:23

Ugh at typos. 26 old. cock pic. (clearly)

watchoutforthatsnail · 30/04/2012 20:24

Snape, stealth date... How did that happen?

Its going weird.
I got a text saying he is coming next week..I msned him to tell him to read his messages.
He said he didn't get it and the gf is moving out and he wants us to go for it.

I don't know if I should feel elated or sick..I'm really confused. And terrified..

TimeForMeAndDD · 30/04/2012 20:29

watch I would tell him to contact you again when the girlfriend has actually moved out and he has spent a decent period of time establishing himself as a single man. Just as you are no man's reserve, you are no man's rebound. That also gives you a bit of time to work out how you feel.

Snape Were you bored or something? Grin

watchoutforthatsnail · 30/04/2012 20:33

Snape, stealth date... How did that happen?

Its going weird.
I got a text saying he is coming next week..I msned him to tell him to read his messages.
He said he didn't get it and the gf is moving out and he wants us to go for it.

I don't know if I should feel elated or sick..I'm really confused. And terrified..

MyLittleMiracle · 30/04/2012 20:43

Doing well not to text him, want to sooo much, but what to say? I am having a few drinks alone indoors with a film too get drunk and relax block it all out

hatesponge · 30/04/2012 20:47

watch I agree with times advice, especially 'you are no mans rebound' :)

watchoutforthatsnail · 30/04/2012 21:05

Haha, Time, thats exactly what I said. Or actually it was ' oh, I do so love being the fall back girl'

He Said it wasn't that at all and he had told me he wouid get out of his situation when he could.

I just don't know what to do. I cant work out what is the stupid option, because I need to take the other one.

MyLittleMiracle · 30/04/2012 21:06

How about this for selling oneself. "i am going to be completely honest" brain goes great then comes "i am married and looking for a bit of fun" he sent a request to me on oasis, no pic well obvious reasons there, and 34 I am 23, so out of my age group.

I mean come on, go home to your wife and most likely kids

TimeForMeAndDD · 30/04/2012 21:09

Well, I don't think you have to do anything. He however, has to prove that he is serious about wanting things to work with you. So far the only thing he has proved is that he lies, is selfish and thinks only of his own feelings and nothing of yours. If you are seriously contemplating giving things a go with him then don't make it easy for him. Make him work for you Smile

Snapespeare · 30/04/2012 21:18

Meh. He was in london for work, texted me yesterday to see if i was around for a coffee after work... obstentiably we have a bit in common (theatre, doctor who...). Was easy to chat to him, christ he was repulsive though, bless him.

watch. (sigh). Monkey looking for a branch. I know he has a special place in your heart, even if you're not in love with him... And we dont want to hurt people we love, because we're good people, but he's either incredibly niace or daft.

TimeForMeAndDD · 30/04/2012 21:25

Questions I would be asking myself watch, why has it taken him so long to 'get out of the situation' he was in? Can you really trust that he is actually the one getting out of the situation and it isn't the girlfriend who has made the decision. from me too. Just be careful, aware and alert. Please.

Snape it was kind of you to give up your time to someone so aesthetically challenged Grin

hatesponge · 30/04/2012 21:26

aw snape , sorry but lol at'christ he was repulsive'

A definite pota-NO then? Grin

ChaoticismyLife · 30/04/2012 21:31

watch agree with Time re ykw

MyLittleMiracle · 30/04/2012 21:50

Have to agree, keep your guard up watch we don't want to see you getting hurt.

MyLittleMiracle · 30/04/2012 21:50

Have to agree, keep your guard up watch we don't want to see you getting hurt.

Snapespeare · 30/04/2012 21:51

He didnt really look like a spud, not bald, not hugely overweight, not like phil mitchell. He had huge teeth... & giant ears... & he was...wearing...a ...pink shirt... & a matching big shiny pink kipper tie.

Snapespeare · 30/04/2012 21:52

AND HE HAD A SOVVY!

TimeForMeAndDD · 30/04/2012 21:53

Grin He sounds gawguss!!

I'm not surprised he sent you a pic of his cock, it's probably his best feature.

MyLittleMiracle · 30/04/2012 21:59

That's a little harsh, but he certainly isn't ny type!

Snapespeare · 30/04/2012 21:59

It was like expecting justin timberlake & ending up with del -boy.

MyLittleMiracle · 30/04/2012 22:00

That's a little harsh, but he certainly isn't ny type!

ChaoticismyLife · 30/04/2012 22:00
Grin

Shrek's cousin?

What's a sovvy?

hatesponge · 30/04/2012 22:01

Grin Time.

The soldier has been texting me most of the evening. He has asked if he can phone me again tonight Hmm I said No, I'll speak to him tomorrow Grin

Surely he should have some sort of soldier-y stuff to be doing?!