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Let's Get Ready! It's Dating Thread 103

999 replies

DrFoxtrot · 19/04/2016 23:23

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) 13. Matthew Hussey also very useful. And very easy on the eye even if you don't find him any good. 14. IF THEY SAY THEY DON'T WANT A RELATIONSHIP, THEY DON'T WANT A RELATIONSHIP.
OP posts:
ashmts · 03/05/2016 20:25

Still no reply to my message either. Not in the same league but still annoying.

IToldYouIWasFreaky · 03/05/2016 20:34

Non-replying is always annoying, nothing worse than being ignored

muddlingalongquitenicely · 03/05/2016 20:46

Id rather a reply saying sorry not interested than no reply.
Ive sent quite a few messages today and only 1 response back its quite soul destroying when your feeling low anyway.
Going to leave it for a week or 2 think im annoyed with marvel guy as he seemed really keen texting a lot over the week and then it went to silence quickly.

ashmts · 03/05/2016 20:47

I know! It's kinda rude. I can see that he's read it so if he doesn't reply then I'm done caring.

muddlingalongquitenicely · 03/05/2016 21:13

I really really want to text marvel guy and asked what the hell happened (pmt induced anger no chocolate or wine in the house) but im not going to because it will be an arsey text

314PrettySweetMamaJammer · 03/05/2016 21:43

when a man of 48 is looking for a woman of 30 - 45 but messaging you, the very top end of his bracket Hmm are you put off by the fact that he's 'hoping' (?) to meet somebody as young as 30? Is he really hoping for that? What to think.....

314PrettySweetMamaJammer · 03/05/2016 21:50

God, just had a message from some sleaze asking me why I'm still single because I'm good looking. Fgs. For a start, the camera hates me. I replied ''i'm single because I'm a feminist''.

ocelot7 · 03/05/2016 22:00

I love yr reply 314 but it might frighten the manboys! :) Did he get back to you?

The age thing is irritating - all the 40s & 50s men holding out for that 25yo supermodel the universe owes them are so deluded! Some might work that out, the others you wouldn't want anyway

IToldYouIWasFreaky · 03/05/2016 22:04

Message back from Bacon. The upshot being that he is suddenly an IDWAR due to baggage. But says he will talk to me tomorrow...

muddlingalongquitenicely · 03/05/2016 22:05

Im finding the late 40s and 50s also have more of a weight guideline i got pissed off at one and said in message we have so many things in common but at the weight range you specify i would look very ill!
No response surprisingly Grin i was very pmty at that point!

TooSassy · 03/05/2016 22:11

Not surprised by older men looking for women so much younger aka reallife being relegated to non iron status. Tons of them are at it.

What's with the weight requirements? Are you serious? How on earth do they communicate that???? ShockHmm. I mean I'm quite healthy and into running so I'd want someone to have similar interests but I'd never have a weight requirement!

freaky , you ok? FlowersChocolateWine

ocelot7 · 03/05/2016 22:12

Oh Freaky hugs (((()))))

IToldYouIWasFreaky · 03/05/2016 22:13

Yeah, suspect it'll hit me like a ton or bricks tomorrow but for now I am alright.
Going to do the MH 21 days speech tomorrow...

314PrettySweetMamaJammer · 03/05/2016 22:14

Freaky

Brew fgs. That's so shit isn't it. Baggage? what baggage. He's like them all. Doesn't want his wings clipped. Grrrr they always decide that after sex don't they. Sorry, I'm cross on your behalf. You already said that you didn't want to have sex if it wasn't in the context of getting to know each other etc...

ocelot7 · 03/05/2016 22:14

So yr instinct was spot on... I do hope you think its good to know even though its painful

CiaoVerona · 03/05/2016 22:15

At least you have an answer Freaky albeit not the one you wanted.
Am I right in stating before you guys met he was hot and cold then you had a great few dates, since the night he stayed at yours it went south.
What ever happened or did not happen that weekend he's treated you badly he's refused to communicate or end it both bad traits.
I guess, I think its best you know early on he's not an easy guy to deal with you know its not you its absolutely him. Be kind to yourself.

muddlingalongquitenicely · 03/05/2016 22:15

On match you can put it as a requirement on pof some people stick it in the profile bit this guy had put he wouldnt date some one over 10 stone unless they were 5'7" im 5'3" and looked ill at just over 10 stone but i had large norks and they never reduced in size.
Freaky hope you are ok FlowersWineCake

314PrettySweetMamaJammer · 03/05/2016 22:17

Is what he said compatible with the MH speech? I hope so.

It is three weeks today since I sent Bear the 'i can't do this' text , and I know it isn't the same because I never had hope we'd be in a relationship but I really miss(ed) him and yet I cant believe how easily I've got to three weeks without contacting him. It's been hard but also perfectly ok. If that makes sense. I have been tempted to email him to reprimand him but there's nothing I could say to him that I don't believe he knows himself deep down. so............ 3 weeks will turn in to 4 and then 5 and I'll justorget him/it eventually. {cosmos}

ashmts · 03/05/2016 22:18

Aww freaky. So sorry.

muddlingalongquitenicely · 03/05/2016 22:25

Man aged 38 looking for woman 21 to 40 why?!? Angry

314PrettySweetMamaJammer · 03/05/2016 22:26

ocelot he did. But then I replied to his question and I haven't heard back. So, what the hell. What an idiot. That's going to be my standard response to that stupid comment now.

314PrettySweetMamaJammer · 03/05/2016 22:29

I know muddling. It just looks so........... deluded and sexist. I prefer the men who don't specify an age range.

I am really puzzled. I have thirty year olds messaging me but I can't get a conversation with a 40 year old to take hold. It's not just that they're looking for a younger woman, they just seem very humourless or something.

DrFoxtrot · 03/05/2016 22:31

Hello everyone! I have a big update, a lot has been happening...

I have deflected an iron who was not yet named, a fruitful facebook stalk proved him to be a married man. Apple, who was slow in coming forth with suggesting a third date after I had made a lot of effort going to him for our two dates, has only stepped up his game today - only after I had said I wanted to properly end what we had (actually nothing Grin). He fell over himself with witty texts and suggestions for an exciting third date. Too little, too late. Leicester, I'm not likely to meet now as I'll explain below.

My ex tweeted me a few days ago, I'd not seen him for two years after he finished our six month relationship (short I know!). He had other quite serious circumstances to deal with (he wasn't married if you're thinking that) and did not cope well. I was the obvious casualty and I had my heart broken. I was completely head over heels for him, the chemistry was ridiculous and I've never had it before or since like that. The tweet suggested he wanted a second chance and I replied with a brush off. There was then a very brief exchange on twitter and then whatsapp messages. And I met him last night.

It was incredibly healing to meet him, discuss what had happened, find out we had both moved on and got our lives together. We both agreed that a second chance now the circumstances are different would be something we both wanted. But I have a big protective wall up and it will take time to see if we fit well together. I think it is worth a second chance but my friend, who witnessed my heartache two years ago, thinks I am stupid for even considering it. And at any point either of us may decide we don't want to go further. What would everybody else do?

Freaky Wine Flowers I am sorry Bacon has turned out to be IDWAR Angry. Your text was perfect, you needed to know. And JollyX I also can't believe what I'm reading about Karmic. What is it with these men?! Intelligent men, who can string two sentences together, unable to formulate even a text to say they're not feeling it for whatever reason.

314 an age range wouldn't really put me off, but then I've been on tinder so I don't suppose my opinion counts as you can't see their age ranges Grin.

Scarf your IDWAR stance sounds right for you at the moment. And fun!

Sassy I would pick the date that is easiest for you even though it is tomorrow. If you get on well he won't be thinking you're too available. He'll be too busy thinking about what a great time he's having!

Waving great to hear about you and MTG!

Hello everybody else! I've missed so much, my head is battered!

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muddlingalongquitenicely · 03/05/2016 22:32

I have sent out a number of messages had 2 responses but had messages from men 19 - 29 sorry just not interested in that age range (my eldest is 21 this year).

ocelot7 · 03/05/2016 22:43

Fox I would risk it... Love is so hard to find in midlife....But then I'm not the most sensible person on here ...

Friends will always say that because they are worried for you... But will support what you decide...