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The Dating Thread 64

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unBant · 05/10/2013 15:11

Here we go again...

OP posts:
Poffedoff · 03/11/2013 01:47

Dontcallme... You weren't lying about liking him so Smile

morning update is imperative!

Queenofthedrivensnow · 03/11/2013 02:53

Jesus. Gap yah brought me a bouquet. Not service station flowers I stress, but no physical contact not even on departure. What????

ladygoingGaga · 03/11/2013 04:09

Looking forward to the morning update dont details are imperative Grin
queen I find that a bit strange if I'm honest, not even a little kiss??
we need a blokes perspective here.
I've just got in from work so not some weird night stalker don't worry Grin
Looking forward to the morning update!

dontcallmehon · 03/11/2013 06:17

Erm-I've just woken up and he is in bed next to me...

Hormonalhell · 03/11/2013 09:07

Are you clothed Dontcallme Grin

Poffed yes I think you just try n brush it under carpet now. Do u think you'll get bored with the distance thing?

Oneday check you out!! Hope u had fun Grin

Queen sorry that's bizarre !

dontcallmehon · 03/11/2013 09:25

I am now. He's just left! Was fun.

Poffedoff · 03/11/2013 09:53

Queen that is a bit strange... do you think he's just a bit old fashioned, nervous to make a move?
Did you feel any chemistry during the evening or was it more friendly banter?

Dontcallme... Smile

LividofLondon · 03/11/2013 09:58

"20 minutes later received a text saying he felt no spark"
Aww, that's a shame, Hormonal. But at least he told you quickly so you weren't left guessing for days I suppose. Every cloud has a silver lining as they say.

Poffed I didn't realise it had been so long with you man. No wonder you were upset. Glad you seen more settled with it all now

"Gap yah brought me a bouquet. Not service station flowers I stress, but no physical contact not even on departure. What????"
Huh!? That's just not normal in my experience and would really do my head in. I wonder if he has major sexual hangups Confused If it were me I'd just be up front and say "you can kiss me if you like" and see what he does.

"He's just left! Was fun"
Sounds good Dontcallmehon Grin

My 1st date with "R" (man 4) on Friday afternoon went pretty well but I'm not sure about him. We have a strikingly similar outlook to life (we both tend to think outside the box and question convention...we've had some great convos!), but I found him too full on really. He wouldn't stop leaning over the table (in a rather quiet pub) to try and full on snog me. I'm affectionate but I'm really not into tongue action in public like that (which I told him) so I was getting a little peed off at times. I also explained how I prefer kissing mainly with lips (so many more lovely nerve endings in my lips than in my tongue) but he still kept overusing his tongue Sad We also discussed levels of email and phone contact and agreed that we like our space and not keen on daily contact, yet he texts me daily and when we chat on the phone he ends it with "I'll call you tomorrow" Hmm Oh, and he's already given me a nickname. Hmm I can't see this going anywhere which is a shame because I really do like part of him; he's needs to rein it right in if he has any chance with me.

Stupidhead · 03/11/2013 10:34

If they're bad at kissing there's no hope!

Had a strange morning. Tall manager has been texting and sending me photos of himself and his cardi. I tried to be nice and said 'we' might not fancy each other so he rambled on about how I'm looking for perfection and it doesn't exist. Jeez! Touchy much! And hands down, I don't fancy him. He looks like the air's been sucked out of his face.

dontcallmehon · 03/11/2013 10:48

Geeky guy and I got told off for kissing too passionately at a bar Blush

Stupidhead · 03/11/2013 10:56

Hahah dontcall! That's a good thing!

melanie58 · 03/11/2013 11:12

Queen, I had a relationship with a man who didn't make any move at all for the first five dates beyond a peck on the cheek. I liked his company so I bore with it. He turned out to be incredibly sensual and awesome in bed. Don't write him off yet...

LividofLondon · 03/11/2013 11:17

"If they're bad at kissing there's no hope!"

So true, Stupidhead. Thing is, when he reined in the tongue action he was a great kisser, but he obviously finds using tongue comes naturally so it would be a hard habit to break. What I find more worrying is that he kept trying to kiss me even when he knew I was uncomfortable with it Angry

ALittleStranger · 03/11/2013 11:21

I had an ex boyfriend who took two months of persistent dating (all initiated by him) to make a move. And by make a move, I mean responding to my frustrated move. He was in to me but was a bit sexually repressed so I'm now less tolerant of people who don't make any move.

OneDayWhenIGrowUp · 03/11/2013 11:31

Dontcallme - woohoo! Sounds great :-)

Livid - egh, mismatch kissing sucks

Right, I'm glad people have said I may need to make a decision, as my two best RL friends that I discuss this stuff with are guys and think the whole thing is brilliant and I should keep going with the two for as long as practically possible, but I can see it starting to feel uncomfortable pretty quickly. Have spent this morning cleaning my flat listening to radio 2 sunday love songs, thinking about what do I really really want from a relationship right now.

Just for the record did not dtd with housemate guy.....the not-dtd-ing came from his side though....but did stay over nakedly and fun was definitely had. Meeting him this afternoon to go to the museum.

ladygoingGaga · 03/11/2013 11:36

Updating us while he is still in bed next to you, that's dedication dont Grin good for you!

I'm with youlivid, fair play on pointing the tongue issue out so early, but the fact he still continues means he is stupid or doesn't care and that's a red flag in my eyes.

Perhaps give him one more chance and if ignores you again then the writings on the wall. Smile

LividofLondon · 03/11/2013 11:38

"I tried to be nice and said 'we' might not fancy each other so he rambled on about how I'm looking for perfection and it doesn't exist. Jeez! Touchy much!"

God, he sounds just like "A", my "Man3"! I got accused of being overly fussy and just looking for excuses Hmm If there's no attraction or chemistry there isn't any.

ALittleStranger · 03/11/2013 11:38

Oneday I found that when I was dating, friends who hadn't done the whole OD thing and didn't realise how quickly dates can pile up were adament that I should just carry on sleeping with lots of different guys at once. For me, I wasn't comfortable with that, once I start sleeping with someone regularly I'd rather focus on that and see where it goes without actively looking for other people. I'm a big advocate of multi-dating, but when it drifts into seeing each other I think it just gets too complicated.

ManofMystery · 03/11/2013 11:57

Interesting updates all. I had a great time with my blind date-lots if chatting and time flew by, didn't get in till 2am! I did come alone so my stock of loo roll was not needed...

As for her, she was actually very lovely and we has lots in common. Plenty of drinking and quite flirty all eve but she is definitely young-10 years younger!! So whilst i has a great time for an eve, not sure for a lot more...definitely of the FB generation!

Have to admit that my mate was right looks wise as she was very attractive. Saying that, not really my type if I am being fussy. Lovely gal but not sure if she will ever appreciate the decor and cleanliness of my bathroom...

ladygoingGaga · 03/11/2013 12:34

manofmystery so lots of fun, flirting, she is attractive and ten years younger, but you are not sure Hmm
Was there chemistry? If so then you might be over thinking it Smile

My date, mr supermarket is nine years older than me, but I have always gone out with older men Grin

stranger I can multi date in the very early stages, but as soon as I actually think its a runner and thinking about DTD then I can't

ManofMystery · 03/11/2013 13:07

Gaga-there was chemistry but she was a bit immature(just turned 25) and so whilst there was chemistry, her lustre would soon fade I think. And she was err a bit thin!! I prefer a woman with curves. God that must sound so superficial but given I am not sure, I think I can be a little superficial!!

HelloBoys · 03/11/2013 13:08

Well no bites from dating site. I get feeling that I'm either blunt or not...

Was at a meet up (didn't go for meet up but went with friend who was there). This was for fireworks display.

Quite a few single men there. Engineer and chef both good lookers seemed keen but got drunk quickly and chef then drunkenly told me I was very pretty. Lol.

But then I didn't go to meet anyone!

HelloBoys · 03/11/2013 13:09

Ooh man I have curves! Wink lol

HelloBoys · 03/11/2013 13:10

Ooh man I have curves! Wink lol

ManofMystery · 03/11/2013 13:42

HelloBoys-oh really?! Well if you are witty, intelligent and can hold a conversation, I am all yours ha ha ;)

I am happy witth someone normal, that's all I ask for-she was a bit 'daddy's rich girl' too which is a bit of a turn off...

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