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The all new, sparkly,2013 Dating Thread - 35!

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watchoutforthatsnail · 06/01/2013 21:01

off you go.

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Alittlestranger · 07/01/2013 22:24

Here's a question for the future shareholders/designers of ethical dating. Should people be able to log on incognito?

I think at first that sounds like a bad, unethical idea. But I think it might actually be helpful and avoid some of the OD neurosis if you couldn't look at people looking at the sweet trolley. If one of the aims is to get people to act on OD as they would in real life then maybe some perks/normality need to be chucked in along with the high moral standards.

Not because I hate seeing that people I've been chatting with are clearly chatting to others. As am I, the big hypocrite.

Snapespeare · 07/01/2013 22:25

Brill news nomore :)

BunnyKelly · 07/01/2013 22:27

Sent a few messages on pof last night and only 1 reply so far, although its pretty decent and from the one who caught my eye most. Possibly down to putting more effort into my message or just having more in common I guess.

Messaged her back. Toe is well and truly dipped.

ike1 · 07/01/2013 22:27

NoMore I am so glad your day went well ...hmm yeah thats odd Sailor didnt text you..how long have you been in contact?

Scrazy · 07/01/2013 22:29

Grin snape, younger people didn't invent it.

Nomore, glad it went well, give it a couple of days and you will feel like you've never been away.

watchoutforthatsnail · 07/01/2013 22:29

Popping candy!!! Now theres a new one!!!

Lubey,
Im the same, like vanilla too.... wouldnt indulge for the sake of it. Wouldnt want someone dependent on it. But couldnt do vanilla forever else id be bored. A happy medium is whats best.

I dont know if it is porn... i was the way i am from the start, hadnt really seen much porn at that point, certainly hadnt discussed it with anyone.... i just like what i like and have a curious nature or something?

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JulietteMontague · 07/01/2013 22:30

Where is the purity test?

Nomore so you aced it!

MsArsebiscuit · 07/01/2013 22:30

I have a feeling that there are plenty of people who confuse kink and sensuality, substituting the purchase of a jar of chocolate body spread and a pair of polyester open crotch knickers from Ann Summers for actually being a considerate and exciting lover. I would choose a sensual man every time, as entirely hypothetical as that is at the moment.

Scattylatte · 07/01/2013 22:31

48 take care of yourself and take one day at a time.
nomore that's great news regarding your first day.

Funny I was thinking about ethical dating today. My thoughts were whether, when an email sent, the sweet trolley is whipped away and you don't get access to 'more matches' until the particular event is closed!

Also, do you lot get loads of messages on pof in the non IE mode? I've started to think I'm ugly as I get very few unless in IE mode.

MsArsebiscuit · 07/01/2013 22:32

Purity Test it's a bit silly in parts ....

Nomorepain · 07/01/2013 22:33

ike since about 28 Dec. I'm trying not to put any emphasis on it and just crack on with my lovely new life but in the back of my head I am thinking about him not contacting me. His messages to me are nice too! Not too gushy but funny and intelligent. He seems proper too and I like that as well!! Rubbish!!!

Must concentrate on how brilliant my day has been!!!!!!

JulietteMontague · 07/01/2013 22:34

It's probably just me but I've always shied away from handcuffs and dressing up as such because it makes me think of Bob and Pam with a regular Saturday night sexy time before taking the car for a spin on a Sunday. Possibly it's an era thing.

watchoutforthatsnail · 07/01/2013 22:34

Popping candy!!! Now theres a new one!!!

Lubey,
Im the same, like vanilla too.... wouldnt indulge for the sake of it. Wouldnt want someone dependent on it. But couldnt do vanilla forever else id be bored. A happy medium is whats best.

I dont know if it is porn... i was the way i am from the start, hadnt really seen much porn at that point, certainly hadnt discussed it with anyone.... i just like what i like and have a curious nature or something?

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watchoutforthatsnail · 07/01/2013 22:43

Im not doing a test either. It wouldnt be good.

Mrs arse, sensual is also good. Its findinga good mix of both thats key.

I couldnt go forever with just sensual, id get very very frustrated, very quickly.
If not physically so, then mentally. I like the mental side of it. It works for me. Only way i can explain is someone making love to your brain as well as your body. And to do the same to someone else....

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BunnyKelly · 07/01/2013 22:44

Agreed arse - there's a formulaic approach to kink that I think comes from the Ann summersification of modern life.

Give me a smart, confident girl with a dirty mind over hammed up games any day.

ike1 · 07/01/2013 22:46

Ok, NoMore have you had a date? Arse so no 'bean' flickers then? Sensual lovers...hmmm I have heared about them...

fayster · 07/01/2013 22:48

48, so sorry to hear that about your Mum. Strokes can be so devastating to individuals and their families.

Nomore, glad your day went well.

Yoga, is it your first day tomorrow? Good luck!

I am very vanilla. Not exclusively missionary, so I get off the bottom of the scale, but I do insist on a very high quality product, no birds custard vanilla for me.

Talking of which, Mr Walking's Coffee has definitely hotted up from tepid, but since I've decided I quite like him, I get the feeling he's not so keen on me. Far less frequent in texting, though when he was texting more it was annoying me. Think I might be just too contrary.

ike1 · 07/01/2013 22:48

Oh Bunny that means I am gonna have to put my nursey uniform back in the wardrobe then...

Nomorepain · 07/01/2013 22:49

Oh god I just had a quick look on Match and there was a photo of the most amazing man ever. He is a GP that I took my little boy to a few years ago. I think he is one of the most amazing looking men I have ever met. He is also a doctor and I have such a big thing for doctors. And he is massively out of my league, wants someone that has never been married or has kids. I had already messaged him when I spotted that. I know I won't get a response. But wow he is beautiful!!

ike1 · 07/01/2013 22:50

Aint that the way Fayster..

Nomorepain · 07/01/2013 22:51

ike no date with him just a fair bit of chat. I know I shouldn't have any expectations. Just would have been nice to get a text!! Hey ho!!

ike1 · 07/01/2013 22:51

Oh Nomore wish I could have a look I like to gaze on beauty from afar ...

ike1 · 07/01/2013 22:52

Yep been there...the old text pen pal scenario...quite like it actually ..

Snapespeare · 07/01/2013 22:52

Purity - 63.2% hoorah! Practically a virgin! :)

Bant · 07/01/2013 22:54

Oh apparently I'm less vanilla than I thought... hmm

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