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

999 replies

watchoutforthatsnail · 06/01/2013 21:01

off you go.

OP posts:
JulietteMontague · 09/01/2013 10:02

Lubey whoever was 6' 4 shower man, him.

Snape best of luck for tonight

Bant it's entirely possible to start to care about someone you haven't met in person. When mailing and chatting online, it can be quite an intense experience.

48 I thought we were only meant to walk on the beach, not take a packet of marshmallows, matches and a portable grill with us Grin

lubeybooby · 09/01/2013 10:07

Juliette that's Mr Clever :o

Hmm. Ok - I shall text him...

Snapespeare · 09/01/2013 10:11

lubey the choice depends on the intent. are you basically looking to get your bumps felt? in which case mr clever. do you fancy dinner/cinema and the frisson of potential bump-feeling? then Mr iphone. Although it's always good to meet new people, so Mr wildcard...option 4 and 5 are rubbish... unless you fancy a nice night of pyjamas, wine and 'take me out'

meeting dumbledore at 1 o/clock. I'm bunking off of work for the afternoon.

eep. bit nervous/excited.

Scattylatte · 09/01/2013 10:12

Have a lovely evening Snape I hope you found a dinosaur.

Velvet How are you?

48 its amazing how much better things are after a sleep!

OWW It will be ok. It really will.

So, I had date 2 with fireman. It was great. Its very civilised. He said I looked very nice as soon as he seen me. We went for something to eat. It was my turn to pay but he insisted and said I could pay for an ice cream and kebab the next time. We got on really well and at the end of the night he said a few times that he really enjoyed his evening. He walked me to my car and went in for a little snog. He isnt one for texting but I got home and he had text to say he had a brilliant evening. Im not going to read into this at all other than it was a great evening with a very nice man.

48howdidthathappen · 09/01/2013 10:22

Lubey Shower man. Yum Blush

I love that teenage feeling Snape

Scatty Fireman a slow burner maybe. Sounds good.

MsCellophane · 09/01/2013 10:23

HAve fun Snape

48, really sorry to hear about your mum, I hope you have lots of support at this sad time

Bant, I would personally ask why she did a runner and pull her up on her rudeness

No update from me really. Speaking to a few people but no dates on the horizon. Disappearing widower has been very chatty, then went quiet over the weekend. I told him he was very rude and he should get some manners, then got a text yesterday to say he is Buenos Aires. He was ok with his telling off though. Hoping to catch up with him soon as he was one I really fancied

Had a late night booty call with hotbut last night, the man is still the prettiest man I have ever seen, such a shame he isn't my type on all the other levels

lubeybooby · 09/01/2013 10:34

Snape good luck today :o

I think I'm still in the mood for more bumps feeling. Mr Clever it is then (or shower man as dating thread seems to have named him!) He is the one younger than me. Though no hint of man-child about him, which is great. And he has gorgeous arms and shoulders and everything

I could always (in theory) do something non bump feeling and, hopefully sated... minus intent to with Mr iPhone on Sunday (or another day) instead, and maybe grab a coffee with the wildcard in the week*

*= these plans are likely to fall down when I decide I can't be arsed, which is pretty inevitable

KirstyWirsty · 09/01/2013 10:53

Hope it goes well today snape I take it you managed to procure a suitable dinosaur ??

lubey I think you've made your mind up there!

VelvetSpoon · 09/01/2013 11:01

Just popping in to say that I'm fine. Am taking a bit of a break from posting (and everything else) for a while, but I will probably lurk on and off. And return at some point with a tale of woe

I wish you all well with whatever you're doing, be it dating, relationship-ing, or sofa-ing :)

48howdidthathappen · 09/01/2013 11:09

Take care Velvet Smile

Scrazy · 09/01/2013 11:12

Alittlestranger. Very interesting link and seems to confirm how most of my friendships and LTR have started. However, I also have formed a couple of virtual friendships and I also think that before the internet then you were most likely to form friendships/relationships by being in close proximity. It's a no brainer.

I do sometimes think OD is a flawed concept then I here of people who have met the loves of their lives OD. I know 5 marriages/babies just from this long running thread and a previous one. So I think it's just bad and good luck.

Scrazy · 09/01/2013 11:17

Waving to Velvet. Come back when you are ready. I seem to be posting atm but it's good to be part of something to pass the lonely dark nights whilst my heart begins to heal.

ike1 · 09/01/2013 11:19

Yes Take Care Velvet. Ooooh Snape, Snape (rubbing hands)

NicholasTeakozy · 09/01/2013 11:48

Have fun Snape, beware of muggles whilst caching! :o

mercury7 · 09/01/2013 11:57

Bant you could always ask shoegirl, I probably would if I wanted to know.
She might not tell the exact truth but you'll prob be able to read between the lines to an extent?

Snapespeare · 09/01/2013 12:01

Love to velvet always happy to listen if you want to PM (or have nice cake)

nicholas could quite easily spoil ALL the fun and just go 'accio cache' job done. off to pub.

Scrazy · 09/01/2013 12:13

Bant, I would let Shoegirl go. What would you say to one of us females if a guy did that. Would you tell us what we are telling you?

Bant · 09/01/2013 12:18

Scrazy - I think I said before it was always good to meet someone unless you felt unsafe - and maybe she did. And if you don't meet them at least apologise afterwards. It's a shitty feeling to be left waiting at a table for someone, although she did at least say she wasn't coming.

Ah well, at least she came to my town, I didn't drive all the way to hers (which I did with my first OD/standup). Strange. Medical emergency in the family. Amazing how often they happen just before a date..

ike1 · 09/01/2013 12:27

Bant soon your life is going to be so bloody hectic ShoeGirl will be the last thing on your mind!

Scrazy · 09/01/2013 12:30

Yes, time heals everything, give everything time. This goes for a 25 year break-up to disappointments over OD. Although one needs more time than the other.

mercury7 · 09/01/2013 12:31

I've just received 2 fish pictures, I wish they wouldnt do it, makes me feel queasy, those great big ugly slimy lumps, why would I want to see that?? Confused

Bant · 09/01/2013 12:33

I think I'm over the disappointment - it's just curiosity.

ike1 · 09/01/2013 12:34

Yeah admittedly descriptions are bad enough...but actual pics ...sniff!

ike1 · 09/01/2013 12:35

She will NEVER tell you the truth Bant..

PolarBearJimJams · 09/01/2013 12:35

Do you have space for a new recruit?

Would love to join you if you'll have me. Split with XP & father of 18mo DD at the tail end if last year. Days away from completing on a new family home with space for more babies, he tells me he doesn't love me, never has, I was a project, basically just breeding stock & now he's got what he wants.

Found out days later that he's been having an affair with a schoolgirl.

So that's where I am!

My (male) best friend is having marriage problems, so rather than dive into another mess, I thought OD might be a welcome distraction, set up an account last night & so far a bit freaked out by the winking & messages from 'cuteguy' etc! But chatting to a few who don't seem like utter weirdos or losers.

A bit hurt that children see to be a definite no for many. A) my daughter is flippin' awesome, they should want to know her Grin and B) I'm not interested in a wingman for mums & tots - I want to drink wine & chat!

You all seem a lovely, friendly & caring bunch so I hope to become one of the group. In the meantime, off to write my 'ad'. Would love to read the extreme sports piss-take. I don't even pretend to enjoy falling on my arse & being cold! I like cheese & pots of tea. And Pointless. God, I'm a lost cause!