Roll up, roll up, it's dating thread 96

[MyGastIsFlabbered]

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, and take from it what you will

Go Born!!!!

Nope, but I will now look him up!

Mine is a tree surgeon. In Brighton. And too young. Ah well.

Yes Folk & Waving, but if he actually wanted to see me, why on earth did he ask for the same evening? I mean I do not have the liveliest social life but it should be pretty clear to anyone that a 4h notice is not enough, no? Especially when you have been quiet for an entire week. Plus he has not said anything about rescheduling yet.. Why is he still not blocked argh

And yes I am going to give TinyGrey a chance if only to relieve my current frustration

Oh good news Waving, 6'4" holy moly.

So I've swapped numbers with Delboy, but I feel bad calling him that now as he's doing a masters. He won't try and sell me second hand watches. I was about to text him my number when my friend in Boston rang and we had an hilarious chat. Good to talk to her. So, I have one iron who wants to meet up, and I don't know what to make of MrCanceller. He hasn't replied to my most recent email, but I think there'll be contact again. MrCanceller is the one who knows my situation..... as per PM. Del doesn't.

True, this thread tonight has been so much funnier than facebook. I think I would like to put up a picture of a chomp and a dandelion and say 'ah, im so blessed'

Not sure he was pissed at 2pm and at work in his new job waving!

It has been great....thank you!

A tree surgeon you say?

Now Gast, that's just greedy!

Completely new here (well kind of, have lurked for some time!)
Anyway hello everyone. :) I hope I can join this thread?!
Have been online dating for about a month now. I did do it quite a lot in the past but always gave up as never really found anyone special.
This time around I have briefly chatted to two guys but both ghosted before each individual date. Urgh.
Been talking with another guy for about a week now. We're meeting Friday evening for a drink.
How do people not become emotionally involved with someone? I admit I never really got too 'involved' with guys I had met online until I knew there was chemistry in the flesh, however with this one it seems different. I think it's because we've been talking quite a lot. He seems really nice and we seem to have a lot in common.
I think I'd be disappointed upset if the date didn't go too well. Hoping it does go well though but I can't help but feel that anxiety.

I'd love some opinions on this too! How would you feel if a guy you were talking to brought up his ex before you met?
Same guy as before but when we were texting on Saturday he kept mentioning this fantastic holiday with his ex girlfriend last year. Somewhere in the Caribbean I think but he did speak quite a bit about it and I don't know but I felt it was a little odd.
Might be looking too much into it reading this back.

Yeah, gerroff, gast, he's mine ...not that he's replied to my message, you understand but mine in theory...

Hello, Waving - I think I am getting sick trying to decode Popcorn's mixed messages. If he actually asks me out, I will see him otherwise I am binning him. He is such a mindfuck, and I am angry at myself for letting him do my head in when I know he is just in for the game, and even if it ends up a relationship there are some red flags for abusive tendencies. WTAF am I doing?

Hello all!!

Popped back on POF and OKC after a couple of weeks off - so there are many messages flying around but no serious contenders, I don't think.

Got a quiet week with no kids this week so thinking i need to take advantage while at the same time not just meeting any ole geazer in the right age bracket who sounds coherent and isn't morbidly obese (my precious criteria).

Still considering meeting MrIT but TBH I think the reason I am thinking about that is that he's so local. But that's a crap reason isn't it?

Waving hurrah for the iron.

314 what an utter rat h turned out to be.

gast and everyone else who is 'getting some' I am full of admiration and not inconsiderable amounts of envy!!!!

Been doing back-to-back episodes of Breaking Bad. Now trying to get the mojo for a run in the freezing cold......

Want to be back in Spain 😫

• previous not precious

I must be soft but i dont feel like he is a rat. Just ... that he is who he is. Margaret thatcher was one of his idols which made me laugh so much i nearly spilt my drink, given he is irish. He was ruthless fickle robotic.... but he was quite gentlemanly too. I just dont want to think badly of him. :-/

Yes i have an iron who lives very close. Havent met him. He wants to chat on the phone. I dont like that much. I would be more relaxed meeting up. Talking on the phone is something i can only do when i know somebody well.

Hey Handy
Good for you for the run,I need to get back to it
Was definitely horny net here last night!!!
I might have 3 irons off okc,but 2 might be hook ups!
Well if you cant beat Gast you have to join her

waving Delboy is the one I've swapped numbers with. Bit scary, I have to do this phone interview before we meet up? I'd rather just meet for a quick drink. I hate chatting over the phone! Just tell me when and where and what day and I'll meet you there. That's how I feel. The phone interview first? please!

He calls it a 'chat' of course!

Haven't heard from MrRenewable energy and I won't contact him. He sent me a vague message ''chat about fixing up that coffee next week''. So, who is to chat about it? Am I to go back and remind him?! I am not going to.

Waving glad you're going out to something fun with Soho!

I am really struggling with pining for MrMusic 3 months on...
Can anyone give me some advice on pushing myself to get back out there? Given my age 50s & agreeing with all that had been said on here about men in their 50s(!) & slim pickings I have no time to lose really!