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Mumsnet has not checked the qualifications of anyone posting here. If you need help urgently or expert advice, please see our domestic violence webguide and/or relationships webguide. Many Mumsnetters experiencing domestic abuse have found this thread helpful: Listen up, everybody

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TigsytheTiger · 07/04/2013 12:28

celebrating half a century of dating chit chat, all welcome ...

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TigsytheTiger · 08/04/2013 19:06

Ha! Kin even better .... you could reply "my goodness, that's quite extraordinary! did you know that if you look at a picture of your cock wearing a pair of 3D glasses it actually moves toward you!" sit back and imagine grubby little man scrabbling for the 3D glasses in his kitchen drawer and then squinting at a picture of his own cock Grin

err that'll be a NO to NANDO'S thanks all the same love!

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KinNora · 08/04/2013 19:07

He needs to arriba, arriba

TigsytheTiger · 08/04/2013 19:10

oh Pom, poor you, . Everyone on here will tell you, it's not you, it's not about being good enough. You need a thick thick skin. It's the whole sweety shop thing, the behaving in a way you may not really behave in real life. I think Bant has said before, it's a numbers game, some people get lucky first time, some the 3rd, 10th or 20th time, and some are still trying. It is just a lottery. keep talking to us lot, use your RL friends and maybe stay off OD for a while until you feel ready?

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KinNora · 08/04/2013 19:11

Tigsy I was going to say ' You want to get that seen to, love' but thought better of it

TigsytheTiger · 08/04/2013 19:13

or Kin as a medical professional can I suggest you get that seen to love, it really shouldn't look like that!

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VelvetSpoon · 08/04/2013 19:13

Pom I'm sorry to hear it's making you sad.

OD is hard, it really is. I went into it 4 years ago with an ego the size of a house. I honestly believed, in fact was certain, men would be queuing up to date me. And they weren't, I had years of vanishers, fuckwits and actually (looking back on it now) some really rather unpleasant men. All to try and get a second date, let alone a relationship. The constant rejection is incredibly hard, I only survived it because I was so bloody full of myself when I started, and even then I had many many times when I felt utterly despairing and cried over the unfairness of it all.

Take a break from it, just for a bit, just til you're feeling stronger, til the sun is shining, everything else is going better and you feel able to brave it. I know I did that lots when it all got too overwhelming.

KinNora · 08/04/2013 19:14

Pom just read your message properly, do you think it might be worth seeing your GP, petal ? The physical symptoms you've mentioned aren't things you should be putting up with, maybe the doctor could help.

Snapespeare · 08/04/2013 19:25

pom i am assured i have an incredible bosom & i am clasping you to it lovey. sorry you are feeling low and you're absolutely right the constant rejection from slimeballs is so wearing. sending love & pie.

Pomegranatenoir · 08/04/2013 19:28

Thanks everyone. This sadness has just snuck up on me. Thought I was doing so well with everything and now boooom! If I'm not feeling better by the weekend I might go to docs. I really don't want this to break me. I'm strong and most of the time I am happy. Just lost my smile for a bit but I am sure I will get it back.

KinNora · 08/04/2013 19:33

Tigsy you've given me an idea, next cockshot my response is going to be -

' I'm terribly sorry and have no wish to alarm you, but I am a medical professional working in the sexual health field and from the image you've sent there appears to be a small area of inflammation on the surface of your glans which could be indicative of an issue which may require fairly urgent medical attention '

OhWesternWind · 08/04/2013 19:34

Pom I know, it's so hard sometimes. Even more difficult when you have young children and can't get out and about and just do normal things and socialise or join groups or whatever. I have all sorts of things on my "To do when the children are older" list. No advice, but I just wanted to say that I understand.

Forget the OD if you're not in the right frame of mind for it, but please carry on coming on here and talking. Lots of hugs, sweetheart.

OhWesternWind · 08/04/2013 19:35

Haha Kin sheer genius!

KinNora · 08/04/2013 19:36

Pom, sometimes it just hits and overwhelms you, you have to be gentle with yourself for a little while. Big hug, chuck

KinNora · 08/04/2013 19:37

OWW can you imagine the sheer panic in their eyes ! I can't wait for my next one now.

TigsytheTiger · 08/04/2013 19:40

that's the one Kin! brilliant!

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TigsytheTiger · 08/04/2013 19:43

and can you imagine a visit to the docs - "so MrKnobsnapper, what makes you think you have an area of inflammation on your glans?" Hmm

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KinNora · 08/04/2013 19:44

If they're really bad, I might mention Fournier Gangrene. ( do not google unless you're hard as nails, really )

KinNora · 08/04/2013 19:46

Even if they don't go to the GP, imagine them examining it in various lights, turning it different angles, squinting at it, trying to see the 'inflammation'

TigsytheTiger · 08/04/2013 19:47

bleurgh, don't look Pom you'll be bringing up that shepherd pie Smile

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Pomegranatenoir · 08/04/2013 19:47

My little man has just climbed into my bed, snuggles into me and told me that he loves me. I have lots to be grateful for

I don't know if I should be happy or sad that I have never received a cock shot!

KinNora · 08/04/2013 19:54

Be happy, Pom, there's nowt charming about a strange tadger poking in your inbox

VelvetSpoon · 08/04/2013 20:12

Kin I'll second that!

I'm fed up. Started a diet today in pre-party panic (party is a week on Sat, and none of my clothes fit because I am a fat lump) so my dinner was 6 eggs. I hate eggs. Then DS1 just phoned to say he's staying at his mates' tonight. DS2 is going to the Evil Exs tonight til Thurs. So now I am stuck at home on my own, can't arrange anything cos it's far too late. And hungry.

So have eaten a chunky kitkat in annoyance.

There goes the diet Hmm

BillMasen · 08/04/2013 20:12

pom you have mail :)

ike1 · 08/04/2013 20:12

You will all be pleased to know that after snapping away ALL afternoon I have produced ONE suitably blurry photo that makes me look normal. I showed it to my son ( you know how honest kids can be) yes..looks like you ..he says....but younger and without bags. RESULT!!

ike1 · 08/04/2013 20:15

Popped it on POF and Mr H came on line IMMEDIATLY to congratulate me and assure me that it 'captures me well' think Ive got myself a lil stawkah!

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