I have a date tomorrow

[Ouchbloodyouch]

It happened by accident. I'm on a dating website and I don't really use it. Occasionally I get messages but they usually consist of 'hi'. I had one the other day and he had actually made a bit more of an effort and was quite witty.
We've had a brief to and fro messaging and it transpires that he and I run identical businesses. Maybe not such a good thing but at least its an ice breaker. So we are meeting tomorrow.
what is the done thing these days ? I will be driving so no alcohol. I'm terrified. Haven't been on a date in years!

Ooh... just reading through this... I love a date thread. Can't wait for the update.

I will update around 1030pm ! Or sooner if its awful!

Hope it goes well (and not awfully!) if the general consensus is that he's a 'nice guy' then he (hopefully ) should be!

Hope it's going well!

Oh God, 10.30 is so long to wait....
(Taps foot, drums fingers and sighs)

Hope it goes well for her...

I hope he has a hot father!
(I'd settle for a grand dad...)

I'm home just off to pyjamarise myself... but .. it was a nice evening! But..

Oh no, there is a BUT!!!!!!

but.......?

But what??!!!!

Aah, it's an Eastenders moment...........tell us why the but!!!!!

Well...he was much better looking in real life. We got on well. No awkward silences and we seemed to share a similar sense of humour. My only concern (the 'but') is that he (in my opinion) spoke a little too much about his ex. Its been 5 years so not recent. It wasn't an amicable split (she left him apparently) as for too much it was probably about 5% of the conversation. But I have spent the last 5 months on the relationships board so I see red flags everywhere! He gave me flowers too! I've had a text saying he had a great evening.
Oh and when talking about our respective children I mentioned that I don't get every other weekend free you could almost see the disappointment ... so all in all a great night and who knows! No kissing no twerking and no holey joggers..

discophile any news? Have you twerked?

'Great night' and 'disappointment in his face 'don't seem to sit right. Great = not a total disaster.

Oh and I sooo would

Love it!! Glad it went well. Try not to read too much into his reactions. He may have been disappointed about the free weekends because he wanted to be able to take you out & then ravish you .

My DP talked about his ex early on, too. In fact most single Dads in their 40s that I met for dates did. It didn't always mean they were still emotionally attached. DP certainly isn't!

He sounds lovely. Def see him again if he asks you.

Good looking, flowers, got on well, text saying he's had a great time --I think the date was a great success!!

Oh that sounds very positive! I have a first date tonight which I hope goes as well as yours. I already know about his ex (long time ex, don't get on but was v respectful when he spoke of her) and he knows about mine (still rules my life to a degree as I'm still awaiting the decision from the court as to financial matters).

I'm very nervous as it's the first OD in 12 months for me. Will be nice to see if his photos are reflective of reality and to puta voice to the texts!