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Crotch grabbing, jelly nailing, double-quick portions and man parts floating in a pear tree...dating thread 33 survived Christmas so bring on NYE!

999 replies

OhLittleTownofWesternWind · 26/12/2012 00:14

Here we are!

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ike1 · 30/12/2012 21:07

oooops not that I am suggesting that Jules and Snapes are offerin anything Kinky for those so stats...(shurrrup Ike)

VelvetSpoon · 30/12/2012 21:16

So, I've just had a FB message from Spaceman (well about an hour ago but I've only just seen it) saying he had internet access for about half an hour - am guessing he was either in a free wi-fi area or at a friends. I've replied now but nothing back yet....

Would he have sent that if it was a no to my text (saying I'd like to see him again)?

Confused
lulubellaboozle · 30/12/2012 21:24

velvet, velvet, velvet unless the FB message says thanks but no thanks, then No! You don't message people you have met once and have no interest in ..... was it just a chatty hi how are message?

BunnyKelly · 30/12/2012 21:24

I thought you were staying in mrsarse?!

It'll most likely be baldy blokes and their wives, but we live in hope!

VelvetSpoon · 30/12/2012 21:28

lulu yes it was just 'hi, how are you, I'm online for half an hour x'

MsArsebiscuit · 30/12/2012 21:29

Arf, Bunny, you may think you're joking but I'm very much a foxy sex maniac. Albeit one who will be sulking in bed on NYE and making obscene gestures at fireworks through the window.

MsArsebiscuit · 30/12/2012 21:30

Velvet, no I don't think that equates to a 'bog off, Velvet' either.

VelvetSpoon · 30/12/2012 21:32

Maybe he just wants to be my friend?

Men REALLY confuse me.

48howdidthathappen · 30/12/2012 21:33

Hi. Thankyou for all your kinds words.

Just got back from hospital. Lots of very good signs. Scan tomorrow will tell more.

Feel very positive.

As you where Smile

lulubellaboozle · 30/12/2012 21:33

velvet Sounds like he was seeing if you were around to chat while he Internet access. Definitely doesn't seem to be the approach of someone who isn't interested. fingers crossed you can get that second date sorted in a more condusive atmosphere when he is more easily contactable.

JulietteMontague · 30/12/2012 21:45

Ike the very idea! I'll have you know that I score a minus on the okc kink scale. I also score only just above average for 'experienced in sex' after spending forever trying to reduce it from 'outstanding'

Yoga good on you, enjoy every minute. It's Sunday night, you are all glam and at a hotel bar. Brilliant.

MsArsebiscuit · 30/12/2012 21:56

48, I'm really pleased that she's doing ok, that's fantastic news. I hope you're having a Wine.

Velvet, I agree with Lubey, I thought it sounded like he wanted a chat while he was online ( but I didn't know if that was what people do on FB, what with me not doing all that shizzle ). Men ARE confusing.

VelvetSpoon · 30/12/2012 22:02

48 glad the signs for your mum are good and you're feeling positive. Hope she has a comfortable night.

So he's online now (well, intermittently), we've exchanged a few messages about what he's doing over next couple of days - he's away staying with friends in the country over New Year.

He hasnt mentioned my text at all. V odd...

SevenSnapespearesSwimming · 30/12/2012 22:05

48 really pleased about your mum! :-)

ike I actually mention in the dating spiel that I am not interested in married men, men in relationships, or casual sex. I might get a few more messages if I did. :-)

I do mention 'fifty shades' though. A few people have picked up on correct language (which was an autocorrect) but that's as kinky as the profile gets..

JulietteMontague · 30/12/2012 22:08

Bunny shhhhh! just don't tell them about the other one.

Yogagirl17 · 30/12/2012 22:09

Juliette don't worry if u average out kink scale for u and Snape am sure it will be off the scale more than respectable.

I am v pathetic as now in bed with chocs and telly sparkly shoes away and quite happy (tho still a little drunk)

MirandaWest · 30/12/2012 22:12

Glad your mum is looking better 48 :)

lulubellaboozle · 30/12/2012 22:12

velvet just ask him 'did you get my text?

Nomorepain · 30/12/2012 22:14

48 - glad the news is positive with your mum. I wish her a speedy recovery x

Please can I have some honesty from you all. I have had 3 men stop messaging me when they found out the age of my children and I'm thinking now that maybe OD isnt a good path for me as men see the kids as an issue before even getting to know me. Obv. I don't want to be with anyone that views my children in this way! Just feel that you invest time
into sending messages etc. just to be cut dead when childrens ages are discussed.

They are 10 months and almost 4 so very young really! But I am more than ready to date now and desperately want to move my life forward!!!!

JulietteMontague · 30/12/2012 22:30

Nomore yes maybe it is the age of your kids. But, it takes all sorts and actually there are advantages to very young children as they are portable, will accept your friend being around and a simply very cute. When you do meet someone, you will meet a really good one. You may also find you have no patience for any man behaving badly or not accepting your kids take priority so again, when you do find someone they will be a cut above.

I met someone in RL when DS was 6 weeks old (met on a plane) it just wasn't an issue.

BunnyKelly · 30/12/2012 22:30

The other one, juliette has been passed to the relevant authorities.

In didn't think that was possible, let alone legal!

SevenSnapespearesSwimming · 30/12/2012 22:30

yoga your evening sounds just lovely :-)

nomorepain I think the age of your DCs is largely irrelevant to the right person. When they are 14 & 11 they will still be an issue to some people. I mention mine in passing on the side column front bit of OKC & mention their ages in the answer to a question. If someone wants to find out, the info is there if they look in the right place, if that puts them off, tough shit, their loss.

BantaBaby · 30/12/2012 22:31

Okay. I admit I'm a little drink. But cabincrew is lovely. We're
're halfway thru planning giving up our jobs and hunting Bigfoot together

lulubellaboozle · 30/12/2012 22:33

nomore I suppose some men may either think that as your youngest is just 10 months that your are only just out of a relationship and there may be unfinished business with the father or else that young children are very time consuming and they find that off putting or they may just not fancy becoming a father figure to young children. Which ever it is, do you really want a man in your life who would make those assumptions without finding our more first?

I suppose you could preempt them when you first tell your kids ages with a .... and before you ask, sort of reply ... But depends what you are looking for from OD?

lulubellaboozle · 30/12/2012 22:35

Oh banta is a little bit drink!! Grin hunting Bigfoot?!?