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Dating thread 62 .. All welcome

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Kirstywirsty · 20/08/2013 16:37

The Rules

  1. Develop a thick skin;
  2. Do not invest emotionally too soon;
  3. It's all BS until it actually happens;
  4. Trust your gut instinct;
  5. People vanishing, lying and being generally weird to you are not your fault
  6. You are the prize - they should be trying to impress you
  7. If it's not fun, stop
  8. loo update is mandatory
OP posts:
TigsytheTiger · 01/09/2013 11:22

does anyone know how Ike is and how she is getting on?

KinNora · 01/09/2013 11:38

No, Tigsy - I need to send her a message, I meant to do it earlier but have been a big preoccupied recently.

KinNora · 01/09/2013 11:39

'Bit preoccupied' obviously , good grief.

Bant · 01/09/2013 11:39

Morning all - feeling slightly delicate as I went out to play the role of wingman last night for a friend of mine. Spent several hours being chatted up by a woman 15 years my senior so her friend and my mate could have a chat. I've been trying to get him to get out and meet women for a while but he's still pining after his ex, 2 years after she had an affair and moved out with their DC. I think I may have succeeded last night, although the girl he was talking to did have a disturbing resemblance to an angry ferret.

:) to all those who had Coffee.

Winefiend · 01/09/2013 12:21

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Bant · 01/09/2013 12:35

Wine - a bit like Kate Nash, but more toothy.

hostesswithleastest · 01/09/2013 12:49

wine did 20 year old vanish?! They are fickle buggers younguns.

No Coffee for me today just a pint of caffeine

49howdidthathappen · 01/09/2013 12:49

Happy Birthday Secret Flowers Wine 49 is fab Smile

OWW Thrilled for you Grin

So much Coffee last night. Must be something in the air.

I am home at a reasonable time. R&R and me have decided we need to get a grip on reality. All these late nights and staying in bed most of the weekend have got to stop. Its great fun at the time, but feeling completely knackered the rest of the time is just not good.

I often wonder how Ike is doing. Still miss her.

hostesswithleastest · 01/09/2013 12:51

Judgement please- felt kind of uncomfortable with the prof as if he were too nice. Then one text and silence. I feel oddly guilty as if I've not promised what I've delivered or something.

If you feel a bit odd on first/second date and it ain't happening do you usually bin/move on? He works next door to me and is a nice interestin guy. But I wish I'd stuck to friends I think.

Argh

hostesswithleastest · 01/09/2013 12:52

Congrats on the fun 49 but i am also feeling your pain today am just shattered!!!

KinNora · 01/09/2013 13:06

I've just messaged Ike, last time she told me that she still read the thread so I think she keeps her hand in. I'll report back when/if she replies.

KinNora · 01/09/2013 13:39

Ike 's ok, she keeps up with the thread when she can, I said we all missed her.

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Snapespeare · 01/09/2013 14:02
kittykat10 · 01/09/2013 14:14

He said yes to days out so I'm guessing he not interested

Sat here I n tears I think just been brushed off

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KinNora · 01/09/2013 14:33

Kitty please don't let anyone get to you as much as that, it really isn't worth it.

Hostess it's always a shame when that happens, when they're clearly really likeable people but there's no spark, or indeed 'fanny flutter', if you actually felt uncomfortable in his company then I think moving on is the best bet.

Perhaps Bant could add 'Angry Ferret' to his burgeoning collection of woodland mammals impressions.

kittykat10 · 01/09/2013 14:37

Maybe I'm just tired hardly slept at all last night for last 2 weeks had really bad nights sleep. Even my dad said I look pale today.

I don't know if I'm being daft but we have texted daily since June and have had 3 dates in under 3 weeks a nd he still flirty, you just think at my age I'd know what I'm doing.
The initial date was meant to be as mates but towards the end when we were watching the boats he kissed my head and even last night he said oooh it's are park where we met.

Maybe I just need good night's sleep

49howdidthathappen · 01/09/2013 14:49

Hostess I think sometimes we wish we could make it happen with a certain chap, ticks plenty of boxes, but it just doesn't feel right.

kittykat10 · 01/09/2013 14:56

Sorry I think I'm over reacting. If he didn't like me he'd not have spent 9 hours on s date

Sorry I'm just very tired

KinNora · 01/09/2013 15:02

Kitty it's happened to us all, it's very easy to get upset when you've not had enough sleep.

Bant · 01/09/2013 15:10

Kitty - what do you mean 'yes to days out'?

Nora - I'm not sure, maybe I can merge them and do an angry hedgehog. Bristling with rage or something.

Hostess - you're under no obligation to see anyone again, some people may soldier on and see if a spark develops but some may drop them straightaway if things are 'odd'. I prefer the dropping straightaway as you're less likely to 'lead someone on' by giving the impression you're interested.

kittykat10 · 01/09/2013 15:12

We been doing fun days out like zoo, fairs etc

kittykat10 · 01/09/2013 15:16

Which is great as my ex and I went for two meals and t he rest was us Sat In front of the telly and me trying it on , he wasn't keen on sex or maybe he didn't like me lol

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