The Dating Thread 68.

[Bant]

Support for everyone, dating online or in real life.

No judginess, no shoutiness. Nuff said.

Tiger I think it's rude to ignore texts, BUT remember the rules and what Hansel said.

Montane hahahahaha at the vertically challenged, so funny. And YAY to that happy ending! I love happy endings, makes me feel all warm and cuddly, thanks for that.

As I've previously mentioned, I spent over £300/400 on dating websites, eHarmony being the most expensive with zero return on my investment. I've been on MatchAffinity, Match and POF.

Tiger in my experience most men are not good texters or communicators. I don't see what the issue is with replying quickly saying, "can't talk, swamped, chat later or tomorrow" it's the silence that brings out the crazy/needy in me.

Montane...what a lovely ending. Hoping that I may be in a similar position to you.
I found my number 4 on pof...he messaged me....he was interesting and lush. And now I've met him, he's a lovely person on the inside too.

Master.....sounds like you're sorted for the moment. I too am on a health and fitness craze. Gotta look nice naked ;0)

EXACTLY master, radio silence pisses me off more than anything!

Mine is now texting galore though! :)

Spanner in the works now - we'd been texting some pretty steamy stuff all yesterday, full on session planned, and I've just started my period a whole week early - arrghh!

Tiger you could always use your mouth hahahaha! I'm sorry. But look at it this way, it's allowing you more time to get to know him.

Flora yes yes yes, AGREED. I'm avoiding all mirrors whilst naked for now, YUK!

When people take selfies in the mirror do they afterwards horizontally flip the picture so that they don't look 'back to front'? I'm wondering if that's the reason some online daters don't look like their photo in real life, because their hair is parted on the wrong side or something.

Just a thought.

"Finally, POF came good! i met the absolute man of my dreams, he isnt the 35 year old 6ft mountain biker i was looking for, instead hes what i needed... Morale of my story? it doesnt matter which site you go on, the right ones out there somewhere."

I think your story Montane also shows that sometimes what we all think we want can end up being different from what we actually want or need.

Ok. Update - I love geeky and he loves me and all is amazing.

Dont I've been eagerly awaiting your update, so THRILLED, YAY! 9 days tomorrow

Made I don't flip the camera as I need the flash (all the lighting in the world is VIP when taking a selfie), but by standing in front of a mirror I can see myself on my screen. I hope that makes sense??

I'm really very happy. He's meeting the dc on Saturday. And yay - 9 days!

Dont HUGE step! Wishing you well Lovely. I'm assuming you cleared it all up re: ex etc.?

We did, master although I just reassured herem really - we didn't want to dwell on it.When he left he said 'I do love you you know..' and I just melted a little bit. My dress is coming today.

I will catch up with all your news later - but just wanted to share that all seems fine after my disaster of a weekend!

Geeky is v nervous about meeting the dc!

*him

That's great news don't.

Got a text from of guy this morning. He met a girl sat night for a date and has seen her a few times since and really likes her. Knew it was a non runner for me, but still a little kick in the guts. PMSing like crazy so a bit more emotional than normal.

That should have said ld guy

dont really pleased for you! Geeky does seem to be the one....I have my fingers and toes crossed.

Flora and Master...you know what they say - thin people look good in clothes, fit people look good naked! Just wish being fit would do something for my saggy C-Section scarred belly! Sadly, that is for a plastic surgeon to deal with!

Montane I tried Fitness Singles...ended up reverting to POF and hopefully I too have fallen lucky. I think it has a bad reputation but ultimately seems to get the most traffic...I barely got a sniff on Match and as for E-Harmony!

Pow feeling your pain . Even when you know it's a none runner, you can't help but feel it. Still at least he's had the courtesy to message you and not left you wondering why he stopped contacting you!

tiger gutted for you!!!!!!!!!

Poff where are you...

AFM I am back from our second overnighter this week with butterflies and I'm sorry everyone but I think I may be investing too soon...sod it 'though, feels right!!!! "Loving" like I've never been hurt....that one's sticking with me Master and having a bloody good time. Still well aware things may all go to cock but hey ho, c'est la vie!

Not going to dwell but just want to say it's nice to be back and talking dating

That's annoying tiger - i'm glad my implant means I don't have them,one less worry!

That's a shame, pow - at least he let you know,I guess. Onwards and upwards...

Lies I hope geeky is the one, we'll see. All seems to be going well again though.

I've put a picture of me in my new dress on my profile. It fits!And I love it.

Looking hot dont...sure Geeky will LOVE you in it!!!

Thanks Lies I'm really pleased that it fits as I optimistically ordered it in a size 8. I figured that with it being strapless I didn't want it to fall down!!

Paris feels very real now...

Thanks Lies and Dont. I am all now. Thursday nights date has sent me a really nice text. Was a bit meh about him when first chatting but my mind is changing. He is different to anyone I have chatted to before and seems like a very positive person. Definitely more enthusiastic about meeting him.

Ld consigned to the past. Two fun dates but hey ho 'twas going nowhere.

Hurray for Mr Thursday, pow! Nothing like another date to cheer you up.

Have only vaguely followed the ridiculouslessness since Monday night - looks like it would need serious time input to fully keep up with everything that has been said! But hopefully everyone can play nicely now. I'm sorry I think I've also missed some real dating conversations going on....will try and catch up on things.

I've just had my second 2nd date cancel on me this week! FFS. After Mr BBC coming down with man flu last minute on Sunday, Mr MusicTeacher has now just sent a message cancelling. Apparently he texted 'the other day' but it didn't send (we've been using whatsapp so far so why the text? Blatant lie) he's met someone else he really likes and has invited her to the theatre tonight instead of me!! Bloody cheek. I feel a little relieved as I did feel quite emotionally pressured into the 2nd date, but, I was looking forward to the show, dammit. And there are other people I would have arranged to see if I knew I'd be free! Grr.

Off out to girly lunch & shopping. Stupid bloody men.

Jesus Oneday that is some bloody cheek all right. Is Mr. BBC on the mend?

oneday that's a bummer. It's a miracle anyone gets to meet up at all the way people are so flaky...but he did let you know, bit last minute though and the 'text didn't send' sounds like a lame excuse...onwards and upwards.

I've got a coffee lined up for Monday, apart from that there is nilch on the horizon, am seriously considering ditching the OD as I'm just not finding anyone I like, the one that seemed to be a potential recently, just disappeared without trace without ever getting as far as arranging the date, I've not even seen him online....what the???