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WarmFuzzyFun · 23/02/2013 17:27

Here it is...

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mercury7 · 24/02/2013 21:33

Ike, when this has happened to me I've assumed that, if he's genuine he'll be in touch very soon with an apology and wanting to re arrange the date.

If there's silence and he pops up a couple of weeks later saying blah blah blah he's been ill, busy at work, I just ignore him...cuz if he's like that when he's impressing me with his best side what's he gonna be like later Shock

ike1 · 24/02/2013 21:37

Totally with you on that Merc...infact in it was me cancelling and I was keen I would have probably suggested another date with the text. Who knows what goes on in some peeps minds really..not my problem ...

mercury7 · 24/02/2013 21:39

exactement!

48howdidthathappen · 24/02/2013 21:42

Back on track with Mr R&R Smile Had a talk about how we are both feeling, was good! Learned alot about each other.

So happy for you OWW Knew it would be ok.

Waves to thread. Need to catch up.

ike1 · 24/02/2013 21:45

Good news 48...see you in a bit!

MirandaWest · 24/02/2013 21:45

Glad you've been doing talking as well 48 :)

McBuckers · 24/02/2013 21:46

Thanks Lubey and luckybun it feels so strange to be back on the dating scene after so long.

ike1 · 24/02/2013 21:47

Welcome to the jungle my darling McBuckers.....

ike1 · 24/02/2013 21:48

I have decided not to rush my next appointment with the fanny waxer...

MirandaWest · 24/02/2013 21:50

OWW am not sure quite what I think about his ex moving back up here. She has new bf now who is moving up with her. She and Mr Nice are generally amicable I think and things have improved since their house was sold and she got her share and has stopped asking him for money a lot of the time Hmm. Part of me would quite like her to stay a few hundred miles away but am fairly optimistic it will be ok. Am prepared for mr nice to be a little befuddled by it all but I'm there for him which he knows and it will be ok

OhWesternWind · 24/02/2013 21:52

48 really glad to hear that. I was so sad when you called it off with him i know he doesnt always get it right, but its so clear that he cares about you a lot and wants to do the right thing You two are so good with all the talking, too!

Another one who knew it would go well with LM!! If all you lot can see it, why can't I? But, I really am starting to trust him properly now. The more I get to know him, the more I like him. I think he's actually a genuinely good and decent person. I have gone a bit silly over him Blush

ike1 · 24/02/2013 21:53

Should be fine Miranda especially as she is in what sounds to be a stable relationship. How long have they been separated/divorced??

JulietteMontague · 24/02/2013 21:54

Yay to talking 48, that man deserves to be broken next time you see him

Happy for you too western

And Miranda. It's talk weekend Grin

Scrazy · 24/02/2013 21:54

Ike, god knows what goes through their minds. I had one cancelled on me on the day with a story about his car being broken into, windows smashed etc. Turns out it was true and we re-arranged. I saw him a few times afterwards.

I'm on the sofa, for a while as I'm not ready to date and cannot muster up any enthusiasm. Have 4 that I'm chatting to so will see how long it takes for them to drop off. I've got a busy month coming up and DD will be home for a few weeks after this so no time to date for a while which is just as well. I need a break from men.

Scrazy · 24/02/2013 21:56

FWIW OWW I knew all would be well with you both, you just needed to get it out in the open :)

OhWesternWind · 24/02/2013 21:57

Miranda good that his ex has moved on and has a new bf. It might be easier for his dcs having their parents closer, so less hassle in that way. It all sounds not too bad at all and quite civilised but any change can cause a bit of stress. When is she moving?

ike1 · 24/02/2013 22:00

I have a slight problem in that there really is noone who has contacted me that takes my fancy ....200 on the 'would like to meet' and a fair few messages...just noone. am I being ridiculously picky? Or is it the area I live in ? Or my age?

OhWesternWind · 24/02/2013 22:00

Scrazy snuggling up on that sofa for a while sounds like a good plan especially with you having a lot on. Is your dd at Uni?

MirandaWest · 24/02/2013 22:06

She's moving back next weekend. And then the Saturday afterwards is their DSs 18th birthday. He hasn't seen her much since she moved out (which was last April) - he went down there for a week in the summer and she came up here in December for a few days and then January to do house looking at. Thunk he has to get nagged into calling her - he is definitely much closer to his dad than his mum but being able to pop in and see her should help I think rather than it having to be a major visit.

Scrazy · 24/02/2013 22:11

OWW, yes she is hence me finding it really lonely after what happened with the ex and her being away, it's been tough these last couple of months. I've got family around but they aren't always available to get me out the house.

Ike, it might be both your area and age. It's the same for me but a few nice ones have appeared in my inbox this weekend since I changed my profile picture. I'm glad I got rid of the phone app, it was depressing and intrusive.

JulietteMontague · 24/02/2013 22:12

No ike You ate not picky. I have probably only fancied 1 who liked me.

ike1 · 24/02/2013 22:18

Oh dear...was hoping it was me...

Scrazy · 24/02/2013 22:26

It's normal, I probably reply to around 5% of messages and ignore the 'wants to meet'. If they carn't be bothered to send a message then forget it.

ike1 · 24/02/2013 22:28

Yeah that sounds about right then Scrazy...slim pickins though innit!

JulietteMontague · 24/02/2013 22:31

And that is EVER

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