Step inside, it's the Dating Thread 94

[tanyadm]

We don't have get through these at speed....

The Rules

1. The first rule about the dating thread is you don't talk about it with people you're dating.
2. Develop a thick skin
3. Do no invest emotionally too soon
4. It's all BS until it actually happens
5. Trust your gut instinct
6. People vanishing, lying & being generally weird is not your fault
7. You are the prize - they should be trying to impress you
8. If it's not fun- stop
9. Loo update is mandatory

10. No dating the thread 11. Read Why Men Love Bitches.

Looking fab Gast,hope it goes well

Dee how are you today? Hope you're ok.

Gast you look fantastic!!

Haha yeah 314 this tale is now a recurring joke with my friends every single time I say I have a date

Re safe sex, there is no way a guy is approaching me without a condom on. Besides the obvious reason, I am also not on the pill as it almost killed me 1.5 years ago (despite what big pharma says, pulmonary embolisms do happen, watch out for yourselves).
As to telling a guy you are on the pill if you want him to use a condom, I do not know, it looks like it may have the reverse effect and him thinking you are some kind of idiot who has never set foot in a sex ed class. What I mean is that when Popcorn reached for a condom the first time I let slip "good because so you know I am not in the pill". For a second he looked at me like I was insane and would need a full check up before he got his hands on me again!

Thank you for asking Handy.... Not had a good day,he has texted me twice,asking if I'm ok,think there might be an element of guilt,otherwise he would of just done the silent which I've had before... We had been texting for months prior to meeting,so feeling the loss of contact hard,but I've said to keep in touch would serve no purpose now,as he cant offer me anymore.anyway I dont mean to bring such negativity to this exciting thread,in time I hope to get back on the horse,just cant think of it at the moment😢

Yeah Dee he really should have been up front about his situation. What a rat. You are so right, further contact is futile. Have you read the Baggage Reclaim stuff? Keep being strong. Well done. Hard though

Am currently watching 'The Big Bang Theory' then it's the voice then me and the 12yo will chose something. Tell you what hunkering down in front of the telly and not going out is exactly what I need. Feel
Better already and have just cooked something for the freezer.

Waving re: the parenting fail. It does get to the point when you just have to think 'feck it' and drink wine, I find.

I'm going to be watching Take Me Out.

And waiting for gast's updates.

gast you most definately look more than okay, have a great time tonight.

Dee I think you're doing the right thing, as hard as it is..but it'll get easier.

I think I've had my fill of parenting fail this week Waving so completely understand, Handy's advice is probably perfect

As far as safe sex, I think if they're old enough to have sex they're old enough to have a conversation about safe sex and If they're not willing to take precautions then to me that says a lot about their character anyway.

Just joining in if that's alright! I've been on tinder for about a month and pof. Had one date with a guy who was perfect on paper but we didn't click. I haven't got any matches at the moment, was chatting to a guy earlier but decided I wasn't interested and he just would not take no for an answer.

gast you look lovely good luck on your date!

Thanks waving! Deleted my tinder account earlier and just set it up again so hopefully go back through everybody...just spotted a bloke I was chatting to buy then I just disappeared on him. He really is good looking I might have to swipe him again and hope he gives me a second chance!

I think it's difficult to reach out first. You don't want to resort to generic hello messages but finding something new and interesting to say can be quite a challenge!

Just got this for a first message, my vanity found me answering haha.
What the fuck is our society coming to if YOU have to be on here– you give men boners that could drill through a mountain.

Hi polecat!

Love it Eloquent!!!

eloquent bwahahahahaha!!!

And they say romance is dead!

I like it when i get a guy i have something in common with that we can chat about. Like zelda... haha.

I've got a couple of guys that it's very hard going trying to get a conversation out of. I'm chatty. It drives me up the wall!

I replied with erm?...thanks?

Going well, he's lovely and easy on the eye

I could be in trouble here!

Woo hoo!!