Step right up, it's dating thread 97

[MyGastIsFlabbered]

We don't half 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 not 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 (aka WMLB), and take from it what you will. 12. Don't serve up moose burgers on the first date (although this is still in debate right now)

Roland I laughed out loud regarding the travelling and his answer.

Well I have been talking to a very nice man on OKCupid. He's asked for my number and I've given it. I don't generally do it that quickly but he seems quite nice. I'm hoping we can sort a meet ASAP.

True to form, Mr Sulk from last week has text me again, twice. Both times asking what I was up to, how my weekend was going. I have not replied, mainly because I do not want to enter chit chat territory with him anymore. His actions just scream that he's keeping me on the backburner.

Obviously meant 5'9, NOT 7'9.
Yup, I only date one-eyed giants. Why do you think I am single?

YY fucking yes to university of life. You might as well write fuckwit with a chip on my shoulder on your profile!

I can do anything over 5'5" as I'm only 5'3". No profile pics with kids (unless they're unidentifiable), job, car (unless they're in the same town as me and I won't have to pick up), no flesh tunnels.

Had date. Had a nice time (and 3 pints of real ale) but absolutely zero spark. Not for me at all.

Nice bloke though

Was nice to just get out of the house n do something different.

Waving Tinder Iron #3 confuses "than" and "then". He is a native speaker! I really like him but it is so annoying!

And yes to text speak. One bloke messaged me "Hey, wuu2" yuck!

No half naked bathroom selfies, why do blokes feel the need to show us ladies their pecks and abs? I don't get it.

waving it was either Mr Sulk or Mr Grump.... both names fit him perfectly...

Three what's that text slang even mean? I can't understand text talk.

What you up to?

Roland I have received loads of those half naked photos. Puts me right off. One guy sent me a private photo of him with a towel around him asking me if I liked his chest? I was like 'err bye'. I think they think it turns us women on. As if I'm gonna fall in love with someone suddenly because they got their pecs out on the first message.
I've been on the wine tonight so feeling particularly ranty.

I've had a message off a new iron.

However the whole you're/your issue has already come up.

"Nice pics btw your very pretty"

Cringe

No it was actually me who stated IDWAR at the beginning with MrCS. It's kind of an odd story, we began chatting last April and half arranged a date but then he want quiet and by the time he got back in contact I was dating INYIM (it's not you it's me) exclusively. When INYIM unceremoniously dumped me after 7 months I sent MrCS a message asking if he wanted to meet up. We did and he blew hot and cold for a bit, but I can't seem to keep away from him and he's getting better at initiating contact. I still see him on POF but we've never really discussed dating and I don't really know how to bring it up now. I'm happy-ish as things are so we'll see. I'm pretty sure it won't lead to anything long term as I just feel he's so out of my league so I'm just winging it for now.

Oh. My. Goodness.

He's just gorgeous!!!!

Back from date. Had to end all-too-soon, my kids due to arrive back any minute.

OMG. Need to get my head together and stop swooning.

I'll be back later when more coherent.....

Wow Handy that's brilliant! Please update when you've composed yourself!

Oooh handy, can't wait to hear all the details.

Can't call him Cockapoo any more - I just can't...... Need to find a new name but frankly I'm in no fit state.

Curse my children for coming back home! OMG what do I do now???? Shit!!! Excuse my language.

How did the two of you leave it, any mention of another date etc etc?

Perhaps HotCockapoo handy?
Glad it went well!!