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Dating Thread 89

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Docmartensanddungarees · 09/03/2015 09:38

Candle light and soul forever
A dream of you and me together
Say you believe it, say you believe it

Free your mind of doubt and danger
Be for real, don't be a stranger
We can achieve it, we can achieve it

Come a little bit closer
Baby, get it on, get it on
'Cause tonight is the night when 2 become 1

OP posts:
britneyspearscatsuit · 19/03/2015 08:22

jesy in terms of your friend that sounds very odd. I'd be put off.

Newtodating I'd not be put off by a past if someone had turned it around...shows courage and strength. I'd also say that sometimes you need 2 - 3 dates to know if you like someone so I'd go on the second dates if you feel like you quite like them a little bit.

jesy · 19/03/2015 08:29

I just think put it down to experience ,not that helps her at all.

jesy · 19/03/2015 08:50

Well currently baking raspberry chocolate brownies to take , my friends is devastated maybe it for the best tho .
He not texted her back , can see today being one of those days

RaspberryBeret34 · 19/03/2015 10:09

Blossom your 2nd date sounds lovely! I love doing fun stuff in the day on a date :). Don't panic, try and enjoy it! That's so great he always replies to texts.

Super yeah, its tough at times but fun at times too Grin so I just try and focus on the fun bits! Hope your migraine goes away. That's great you have a date arranged for next week, hope it goes really well.

Britney - hope you have a lovely date. Tbh, I'd say no to second till first is done. The booking in of 2nd date before 1st is a bit red flag to me (a couple have done it to me and it just isn't quite normal... and they were both odd in the end). I'm not saying it def is but that combined with FB woman and AWOL-ness just seems a bit off? Really hope it is all fine though and good luck for meeting. Don't worry, I really doubt he'll even notice the difference between a 12 and a 14.

Really haha on the desk at lunchtime Grin.

Jesy - That's not good of him to chuck her out when they'd planned for her to stay. Was he apologetic about it? I'd suggest she be really really wary of becoming a F-buddy/friends with benefits type arrangement. I wouldn't want to dtd with someone who didn't want me to stay. As he hasn't texted her back I'm guessing it isn't something to worry about although I can imagine he might text her in a while when he's bored and wants a shag and she'll need some willpwer then to ignore/ditch him :/.

Waltzing thanks - yes, it is good to think about how a relationship can progress just in case. Esp as I think men often expect the woman to move (maybe just my experience). If I'd been sure about Mr Y I'd have brought it up soon - I'm sure there would've been a way depending how flexible we'd both been. Hope your date on Sunday goes well - is he nice, do you have a good feeling, do you think you'll fancy him?? I'm thinking of muddy for my next foray into dating.

Newto really sorry to hear about falling out with Mr T - volatile doesn't sound good at all :(. Glad you had a really nice time with Mr BD. He definitely sounds worth a second date. I don't get the immediate attraction thing either but have been 100% attracted after a few dates so I think it's OK, it just takes a while to sum up a stranger and feel comfortable enough to be attracted. I totally agree with your last para about what Mr BD said aobut OLD.

I finished things with Mr Y, he was totally totally lovely about it and I feel very guilty but sure I've done the right thing. Just gotta ditch Mr T (friendship) when he next texts Grin - he updated his profile and it sounds a bit weird now, I'm not sure I'd have responded to it. Then I'll be man-free (apart from lovely DS and idiot ex to deal with!). I'm going away this weekend so it'll be really good to just recharge and chill. I think I might have a break from dating, maybe for 4 weeks at least and see how I feel after that - please hold me to this??! I end up getting bored one evening and going "oh, I'll just see what happens...". But I need some time to just be by myself I think.

jesy · 19/03/2015 10:45

Raspberry

He said he didn't feel comfortable with her staying as he'd not sleep well but being the hot head she is lol she rushed off , she admits he asked to not to rush off and that weekend be better as more relaxed.
They texted when she got home and she say all seems good but nothing last night
This lady was a student of mine for three months and well she more of a worrie wart than I am ( no comments you lot )
From what I can guess he a bit stressed at the moment . And I can understand the not sleeping issue with a person in bed if you not used to it.
She said wasn't planned , he didn't have anything so I'm guessing it wasn't in fact I know they had not even kissed before that night.

Just needed to ask you guys , for some reason she seems to think I k ow what I'm talking about lol

Lurkingforanswers · 19/03/2015 10:46

New Shame about Mr T But it's good you saw what he was like early on. That's good your blind date went well. I think I'm similar to you in that I'd have good dates aswell just because I'm easy to talk to and will chat away to anyone. It does make it more difficult to know if you have a connection with someone. When I had a coffee date this week we both got on really well but I'm not sure if it's just because we are both used to being friendly and chatty in outr jobs.

Rasp Im not sure you need to stop dating. I don't really see the harm as it's just dates. If you've free time then you could be out enjoying yourself and only take it further if you really like someone and are sure about them.

Jesy I think the young woman in question was a one night stand. I'm not used to sharing a bed and don't enjoy it but I'd put someone's feelings first and even if it was a one night stand surely it's just good manners not to throw someone out.

Britney I understand you worrying about your appearance, we all do so nothing I can say will change that. Just know that you aren't alone and he will also be worrying. I'm slim but so is the guy I met(will meet again) and I'm taller so I'm worried about looking too big compared to him and that will put him off but there's nothing I can do about thatGrin

Blossom You probably are right about your daytime date theory, sailor obviously makes you feel more at ease. I prefer daytime as it's more relaxed, sitting in a restaurant in the evening feels likes it's romantic and pressured and makes me more nervy.

Waltz Good luck with 1 and 2, hope you like one of them enough to start something. I need to ask, What's muddy?

SuperFlyHigh · 19/03/2015 10:49

Rasp - I have a date tomorrow with Mr Apples (lets call him that!) and then another date with Mr Geek next week.

I think it's good you ended it with Mr Y and Mr T's friendship is ended too. I'm sure you will relish some time alone. I'm a bit like you especially if you want to meet someone, and also I'm used to knockbacks so I just get back on that horse!

Newto - Mr Blind Date sounds a goer after all that. I'm never sure what to make of chequered pasts and giving a go but in certain circumstances it works. My brother for one, he met his now DW through an ad on Gumtree, he was separated but not divorced, had broken his knee, was an out of work photographer and she was 9 years younger and a much better catch but 7 or 8 years on they're still together and trying for a baby!

jesy I'd tell your friend to ignore her FWB or whatever it is... very rude though even with sex included.

sorry I've missed anyone out! will try to catch up more.

Blossomflowers · 19/03/2015 10:51

Rasp can't blame you wanting a break from dating, it just becomes a bit tiresome, mind you I often find when I can not rebothered someone nice pops up. Your weekend sounds nice, hope you have fun.
My X is being okish atm, I have no expectations of him anymore, he has invited me out tonight for a meal. Will try and arrange for DS to stay with him on Saturday.

jesy · 19/03/2015 10:53

Lurking

I hope your wrong I really am as she liked him but I get feeling your right . But if that all he wanted be was good he'd apparently not made a move before hand
Least he was nice enough to leave the things she forgotten out for her x

Hope ever one is doing ok and tar for helping

Lurkingforanswers · 19/03/2015 13:12

Jesy I hope I'm wrong too as we've all been there and it's not nice. It may be that he has serious issues and when it came down to it he couldn't share a bed but I just remembered a time in my 20's. I was seeing a guy but it was casual, not going anywhere. I used to go to his flat then when it was time to sleep I'd go home to my own bed. I have no idea how he felt about that but I didn't care at the time I just wanted to be alone in my own bed.

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britneyspearscatsuit · 19/03/2015 14:08

OK, advice all.

MR AWOL texted (not called) and cancelled tonight. He says all is still good for Saturday but something came up and work have given him a lot to do that needs to be sorted by tomorrow.

I can't help feeling that if he was keener, he'd make time for half an hour drink?

Also...this combined with the AWOL is making me feel really, really put off now.

In my position would you cancel Saturday and forget this guy completely, or would you go along and see what he's like?

To be honest, I'm pretty pissed off and annoyed at being messed around so not sure I could go on Saturday with an open mind even if I wanted to.

Blossomflowers · 19/03/2015 14:25

britney oh dear, he does not sound that keen. Can you remind me what he did re AWOL bit before?

britneyspearscatsuit · 19/03/2015 14:41

Basically...we started messaging for about two weeks, he asked me out, I agreed but I got sent away on business for 6 weeks before we could go. We texted, called and skyped while I was away. then the last 10 days he went AWOL. Just stopped texting only to resurface saying he could not wait for Saturday night and could he see me tonight too.

The after working quite hard to convince me to see him tonight, he cancelled. Saying he had work stuff

RaspberryBeret34 · 19/03/2015 14:45

Britney oh that's crap of Mr AWOL. I wonder if he was hedging his bets by booking the 2 dates initially Hmm, knowing he could cancel one Hmm. Maybe just my suspicious mind. I'd probably go along on Saturday just to see to be nosy but I'm not sure that's the right advice. If you do go on Saturday, I'd just do an hour's drink rather than anything more (sorry, can't rememer what the plans were?).

Blossom - glad your ex is being OK, have a nice meal tonight and hope he has your DS on Saturday. You're right, someone good does often pop up on dating just when you think "ugh, I can't be bothered with this!".

Lurking - thanks, I think my trouble is that I start dating, it just seems to develop a life of it's own and ends up swamping my life. I have a few things I need to work on (boring sorting house, getting organized, planting veg garden etc) so will focus on those. Then when I'm ready I think I might join Muddy Matches (fewer people on there so quieter) and maybe also go on POF but with a hidden profile and just favourite a few men so that I can fix the pace.

super Yay for your 2 dates, sounds positive. There is something to be said for getting back on the horse. And being used to knockbacks is good too. I just end up feeling a bit emotionally wrung out at the end of relationships and I think having Mr T then straight into Mr Y pretty much (via Orlando) was a bit much!

Blossomflowers · 19/03/2015 14:52

Brtiney umm, I think I agree with rasp to me it sounds like he is hedging his bets. If I had nothing better to do I would maybe go along, do you need to arrange a sitter? How keen are you on him?

britneyspearscatsuit · 19/03/2015 14:53

I was VERY keen on him.

After he went AWOL my back went up considerably.

After this, Its gone up further.

Not sure I can actually be arsed going on a date with someone who doesn't feel really happy / lucky to be on it with me

Blossomflowers · 19/03/2015 15:03

britney it is a tough one but often it really does mean nothing until you meet. Did he explain why he went AWOL for 10 days. If you have nothing better to do maybe just give him benefit of the doubt. You will know more once you meet.

RaspberryBeret34 · 19/03/2015 15:25

Yes, what Blossom said, Britney. Go along if not too much hassle but be wary.

HAs anyone else ever wondered if some men are using psychological techniques (maybe NLP type?)? I think there was something v odd with Mr T - and my reaction to him, I think he was using some. He'd say a specific sentence which was weird and just the way he spoke, the things he said, the way my brain responded - not normal at all! There was also a guy from Essex who I think was trying psychological stuff on me (but only had one date) - he was less good at it than Mr T though.

SuperFlyHigh · 19/03/2015 15:37

britney just quickly after the AWOL and all I'd be swerving this one completely. work stuff?! too easy an excuse.

Rasp I know what you mean - luckily my 2 short relationships recently have been relatively drama free, but I swear some of the others I keep thinking do I make some bad choices or what?

Mr Geek even though not my type looks-wise really (not terrible though) is very sweet and really nice. He's just different from the drop dead gorgeous Alpha males I usually go for... but he's nice and tall and slim.

britneyspearscatsuit · 19/03/2015 15:55

Yes, tempted to swerve completely to be honest.

I do agree until you meet him you don't know anything, but at the same time going to that meeting feeling soooooo wary and pissed off and confused is not a good place to start

Blossomflowers · 19/03/2015 16:16

britney maybe test him, if genuine about work and lets give him the benefit of the doubt suggest a very quick meet up, see whether it is worth going for Saturday. Surely he can spare 1/2 hour

britneyspearscatsuit · 19/03/2015 16:53

It's a 45 minute drive to my place though. So it'd be at least 2 hour for him.

He has text me a nice text, I just still feel odd. Although maybe expecting someone to bend over backwards for me before even meeting me might be a bit too much to expect.

It'd be easier if people were just honest!

Blossomflowers · 19/03/2015 17:02

Fair enough, well best he knows this is his last chance on Saturday. umm honest, that would be a novelty.

This is weird I had my phone in my hand about to text mr Sailor and he called me, we had not arranged to speak. freaky

Newtodating · 19/03/2015 17:07

blossom all sounds very 'meant to be' to me-love it!