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This is.. the dating chat thread, number 38

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lubeybooby · 25/01/2013 15:38

All dating related chit chat, as usual... in here

off we go! :o

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KellyElly · 28/01/2013 15:25

That's a good idea. Thanks Lubey :)

watchoutforthatsnail · 28/01/2013 16:45

quick, help.

The bt phone engineeer has given me his number, should i want to call him and he can make sure im sorted out.

My phone line isnt even with bt......

and he saw me dancing on the wii to high school musical, to my shame...in the window, before he knocked.

So - is this new customer service, or have i indeed had a RL thing?

Scattylatte · 28/01/2013 16:54

watch Why did he knock on your door? What exactly did he say?

grinchie · 28/01/2013 16:58

watch Do you like him?
If the answer to this is 'yes' then RING HIM!

watchoutforthatsnail · 28/01/2013 17:02

YES!! yeah, id be interested.....

He knocked, well, he didnt. I saw him at the window, while i was going for it, to fucking high school musical.
He was about to knock...

to put in my new phone line.

And then he said if i wanted, he would give me his number, so if i wanted to call, he would sort me out... ( or words to that effect) so we hunted for some paper....

im not even with bt, he knows that, im with sky, so he woiuldnt be able to help anyway....

lubeybooby · 28/01/2013 17:07

I'd defo go with the advice as on fb, watch, to just say thanks and that... let us know what he replies if anything!

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watchoutforthatsnail · 28/01/2013 17:08

im going to.

would he have given his number out if he wasnt interested? is it possible hes just being nice?

watchoutforthatsnail · 28/01/2013 17:09

how will he know its me, shall i sign off as nic ( the wii dancing expert)

grinchie · 28/01/2013 17:09

Grin ring him, heavens Grin

A man you like the look of gives you his number - and you have to ask???
sheesh

lubeybooby · 28/01/2013 17:09

It IS possible, BT engineers and the like love cash in hand work for extra phone lines etc... BUT in your case I'd say it was a flirt.

Only one way to find out eh?

If it was then he will defo flirt on from your thanks text...

If not then he won't..

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grinchie · 28/01/2013 17:10

So what if he is just being nice, the only way you will find out is if you ring him!

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watchoutforthatsnail · 28/01/2013 17:14

thread in chat reckons they all give their numbers out.

But hes bt, im with sky, if there were any issues, he wouldnt be able to help. he knew i was with sky, he fitted my modem for me....

Ill have to text.

at worse he will be horrifed, but i wont know...

lubeybooby · 28/01/2013 17:16

The idea behind just saying thanks is so you at least haven't asked him out or anything... you could just be being polite.

Ignore the miserable buggers in chat!

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watchoutforthatsnail · 28/01/2013 17:18

yes, they i wont look too much of an idiot.

ok.

iwill do it later this evening.

essentially it cant get more embarassing than the wii dancing, so theres not much to lose.
:)

lubeybooby · 28/01/2013 17:19

:o

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48howdidthathappen · 28/01/2013 18:13

Hop So Mr Full on is not a runner Smile Good luck with your 3rd date.

Kelly I never give my number out before a meeting, just find a stranger texting me whenever intrustive. I just politely lay it on the line call the shots

PinkPeanuts · 28/01/2013 19:10

Ok so I'm pretty sure this date isn't going to happen, man in question has gone super cool on me after something I mentioned on the phone last night. Should have known it was too good to be true.

No action on the POF front. Lots of views, no messages.

I give up.

Walkacrossthesand · 28/01/2013 19:21

Aw, pink peanuts - don't think of it as giving up, maybe just get on the sofa have a breather. I manage OD for a few weeks at a time, max - the frustration builds up, I cancel subscription, have a few weeks off, then have another go (working my way through a range of sites!)

Nomorepain · 28/01/2013 19:26

I know you all told me not to but I text mr complicated earlier. Just to ask how his baby was and if he was okay. He text me straight back. His baby is poorly and got to have an op tomorrow. He seemed pleased to hear from me. He also asked how things are with me. That's means he loves me - right?? He texted an hour ago. I've not replied yet. Don't know what to say!!

lubeybooby · 28/01/2013 19:40

Oh Nomore I knew you would.

[wetfish]

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Snapespeare · 28/01/2013 19:47

nomore sad news about his baby, must obviously be very worrying for him..and firmly and somewhat callously puts him in the 'not ready to date' camp.

I'm glad you heard back from him though, but the previous advice does kind of stand. He's obstentiably very nice, you hit it off yes! He loves you, pick your wedding dress NOW Grin but please don't put your life on hold waiting for him to realise he does want a relationship and it's with you. By all means be as lovely and kind as you are being just now, but spread your net a bit for the time being..

Nameless has suggested either gallery/museum late night coffee in town or lovely little bar we both know which does sell coffee but also has 2 for 1 cocktails.... What to do, what to do?

lubeybooby · 28/01/2013 19:53

I think I'm finally becoming cynical...

  1. relative in hospital/ill/needing operation is the top flakiness excuse.

  2. yes it would be sick to do that about a baby, but I'd put nothing past a flaky man.

  3. even if it's true, if he was able to respond straight away, why hadn't he updated you himself about the situation, or asked how you were?

  4. it's all a bit pointless anyway speculating or contacting him because he sooo isn't ready.

  5. I reckon if you continue to text he'll probably reply just fine but you'll never get anywhere even if you ask him out directly.

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JulietteMontague · 28/01/2013 20:00

Snape is the gallery near the 2 for 1 cocktails? Grin

Scrazy · 28/01/2013 20:00

Watch, you are back!

I would say don't ring him tbh. Unless you want him to fix your phone line. If he is interested in anything else, he knows where you live. Sorry to go against the grain.

48howdidthathappen · 28/01/2013 20:06

Has anyone had a headache brought on by sex? Shock I did at the weekend, it hurt like hell! Didn't last long, thankfully.

Looked it up on the net. It does happen. I have always said sex was the best cure for a headache. Well not this time.