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The Dating Thread 67

999 replies

MasterP0 · 03/01/2014 12:15

.......we are a busy bunch aren't we hahahaha!

New Thread Alert the other ones has reached maximum capacity!

HERE'S TO A FUN FILLED, LOVE FILLED & SEX FILLED 2014!!!!

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dontcallmehon · 12/01/2014 12:46

We were both v drunk. I don't think we'll split up. Geeky struggles with the fact that I even have an ex I think.We do feel v strongly for each other - we've both said we've never felt like this before. I'm ok today - but I feel very insecure now, where I didn't before.

MadeMan · 12/01/2014 12:48

That has to be a joke profile OneDay. Surely so?

ALittleStranger · 12/01/2014 12:53

What do you mean Geeky struggles with the fact that you've even got an ex Dont? Did he think your children were the result of miraculous conception?

I struggle hugely with retrospective jealousy so I can sympathise with him, but after a certain point everyone has baggage. That's just how it is and you have to swallow the toxic bile when it bubbles up.

How important is the whole "never felt like this before" element of your relationship. From your posts it reads like you both put a far bit of emphasis on it. I imagine that he wonders if that's true, I think just be mindful that sudden baby chat isn't part of proving that he's the most special man you've ever had.

OneDayWhenIGrowUp · 12/01/2014 12:57

Tiger to explain why some people multiple date (as someone who does so)....it's a combination of things for me, but I am fairly serious about looking for a relationship at the moment. I'm a busy person, work full time, volunteer, hobbies, have friends to socialise with etc. If I am only talking to/meeting/early stages of dating with one person at a time, I could spend a month or more with each person before coming to the conclusion that it wasn't going to work out - if gaps between dates are 10-14 days sometimes say with both parties being busy people - and then be back at square one again. I don't feel like I want to waste time like that. As soon as I have met someone where there were very strong feelings, and it no longer felt right to see anyone else, then I have stopped seeing the others.

In your situation I would probably now assume that he is seeing someone else as well. You can either bring it up in discussion next time you meet or not, depending on how you feel about the issue, and about him. We're all different and you can't expect everyone to have exactly the same outlook or approach to dating that you do. Open and honest communication is the key, as always!

MasterP0 · 12/01/2014 13:00

Dont don't allow him to push your buttons! I really hope that geeky isn't affected by the drama!

OneDay who died and made him the Dating Guru, FUCKTARD! He's probably some obese small willy-d pizza eating wife-beater-vest wearing hoarder, who can't even get it up, but gets his kicks from sending stupid emails! Playful with her feet, hahahahaha, PLEASE ask him to elaborate, I'm dying to know.

KScience I'm assuming it's OFSTED! Good Luck! I bet after ALL your prep they don't come see you unless you're head of dept., etc??!! Well at least as you say, they are upfront AND HONEST!

Crow did you meet him in RL as opposed to OD??? I guess no one is immune! A man in trunks.......I just have visions of pale untanned legs and a shrivelled willy, YUK!!! Have fun though.

Tiger YAY! That's good news indeed. HUH????? I'm sooo confused by his texting, what is he doing/up to??

OneDay I've received two emails in the past from cross dressers! I was more troubled by the fact that they'd want to wear/share MY expensive lingerie hahahahahaha. It's just NOT my thing, I LOVE my men to be MEN, STRONG, FOCUSED, DRIVEN, MANLY MEN! I'm going to look for the links to share hahahahahaha........

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OneDayWhenIGrowUp · 12/01/2014 13:03

Made have deleted his message now, but it was flowery and complimentary to me...in a rather subservient way....ewww

OneDayWhenIGrowUp · 12/01/2014 13:04

Master am toying with the idea of replying to foot wanker.

MasterP0 · 12/01/2014 13:05

Dont sorry to point out, you were insecure before! I think it's just magnified today, (((CUDDLES)))! Not a helpful reply, sorry.

Tiger re: multi dating, what OneDay said! it IS what it is! I'd love to not multi date, that's what I was trying to say, but I have to, for my SANITY/SELF PRESERVATION etc etc etc.....

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kscience · 12/01/2014 13:10

Thanks Master internal OFSTED but all same prep required and actually FAR more meaningful for career progression as senior management take all sorts of assumptions away from it. Will be seen for two lessons so have to have 2pages of detailed A4 planning for each lesson (I teach 17 1 hour lessons in these 3 days) and supply data for each class annotated to show what extra support each child is recieveing, will also have one to one interview to explain data and pupil progress for each of my classes......blah blah blah..am no boring myslef.

One day unfortunately not surprised...... but again at least up front and not in the closet.

master looks like we are looking for the same type of man.......

MasterP0 · 12/01/2014 13:18

KScience re: same type of man, maybe that explains why we're not having much luck, they are in short supply! BUT both Mr Wales and Mr Dubs are manly men, love that they are not walk overs and can hold their own against me as I have a very strong personality!

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MadeMan · 12/01/2014 13:33

Regarding multiple dating, it makes sense until you find someone you really do like otherwise it will take forever. Also if some people are only on a site for short periods of time (3 months perhaps) then you could miss out on meeting them if you wait until you've stopped dating your current one.

Employers ask for lots of CV's and interview a lot of candidates when they need a job position filled. Internet dating is more or less the same thing.

dontcallmehon · 12/01/2014 13:35

I think the never felt like this before aspect of our relationship is important to us. Geeky is jealous, but tries not to be. He doesn't even like me to say the name of anyone I've ever been involved with!

MadeMan · 12/01/2014 13:39

Dont, that's not particularly good if you've ever been with a man named Dave; very tricky not to mention a Dave. Everyone knows a Dave.

kscience · 12/01/2014 13:46

Dont i would give Geeky a metaphorical slap up side the head for that.

Made ....I have just spat coffee across my keyboard

OneDayWhenIGrowUp · 12/01/2014 13:52

Does he not have a past?

MasterP0 · 12/01/2014 13:55

Made IS SPOT ON!!!!!! applause

Dont REALLY???? That just sounds RIDICULOUS to me, he's a grown man. Is this a RED FLAG, I DO NOT want to rain on your parade, but REALLY???? Do you get a kick out of it, answer truthfully???

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MasterP0 · 12/01/2014 13:57

Made spot on re: CVs and interview, just to clarify...........actually and response to Dont

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dontcallmehon · 12/01/2014 13:59

Mademan that made me laugh! It's geeky's only fault.

dontcallmehon · 12/01/2014 14:03

It's not a red flag - and he knows he's being irrational. I love him and any faults he has, so I will deal with that one. I don't get a kick out of it. He is pretty perfect apart from that.

MasterP0 · 12/01/2014 14:24

Dont yes geeky does sound like a dreamboat, and bless him crying with you! I just thought maybe you enjoy the drama, him being jealous, and you say you don't, good! All that matters is that YOU are happy regardless what I say!!!! So is it 12 days today till Paris??? My overly romantic self is think, what if he proposes?!?!?? I really shouldn't be encouraging such thoughts slaps own wrist

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OneDayWhenIGrowUp · 12/01/2014 14:35

Hate to say don't it sounds like a bit of a red flag to me too. Definitely something that needs a serious discussion about - it just wouldn't be acceptable to me - your past is part of who you are and how you've become the person you are today. You definitely shouldn't have to moderate who you talk about or where you go etc because of someone else's irrational jealousy.

It doesn't help that your ex sounds like a dick though! Passing you a note? 'His' pub? Thank goodness you're shot of that one. But why did you leave the pub - did your ex bother you, or did he bother geeky?

dontcallmehon · 12/01/2014 14:37

It is indeed 12 days. Yay! I can't wait. I'm technically still married, so he can't propose just yet. We have decided our future daughter will be called Caroline though...

dontcallmehon · 12/01/2014 14:40

I'll chat to geeky about these issues. I left the pub as my ex bothered me. Geeky thought we should have stayed.

Sorry for being so needy today and thanks for all the support!

MasterP0 · 12/01/2014 14:52

Dont WTF on future daughter, runs to get cold bucket of water to throw over Dont!!!!!!!!!!!!! (I think it's sweet though, but KEEP your feet firmly on the ground)

It's ok Dont we are here for support as well as to help you see sense when crazy comes over. Be needy all you want.

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dontcallmehon · 12/01/2014 14:59

Geeky wants a boy - he has a v unusual surname and wants to pass it on, but I said we'll just tell Caroline to keep her name when she gets married. I told him that I get very fat when pregnant and he said that was ok. We got carried away...

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