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The Dating Thread, episode 113. Real life and online dating advice.

999 replies

Bant · 11/02/2017 19:43

Open to all going through the horror that is dating as a parent. Jump in with questions and advice.

Dating thread 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.
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lastnicknamefree · 19/02/2017 19:32

Wow go out for the day and come back to a discussion about lady gardens or lack of and 3rd date gifts that go buzz in the night Grin

AintThatSomething · 19/02/2017 19:45

claw wow, I think that has to be the worst faux pas on here that I have read about yet. Block and run!!

Info I like the idea of the photo change, as long as it was obviously a joke. I'm thinking it would be like one of these ladybird manuals you get these day Grin at least those that message should have a GSOH

popcorn Thank you for asking that. I almost posted it before as wondered exactly the same...

My iron that went a bit quiet has sent me a message today saying he has had a couple of dates with someone else and can't juggle. Our schedules never matched well for meeting up but he was normal, and funny so it is a bugger, though not unexpected. I've downloaded tinder, and have had a couple of messages on POF/Match so will plough on. It's just exhausting though after a while...

InstinctivelyITry · 19/02/2017 19:50

Gents thats reassuring re lady gardens... without being too specific, what age group are you in?

Popcornandjam · 19/02/2017 19:53

Good question instinctively! I think the same - I'm a 47 year old woman, why on earth wouldn't I have something there; I'm not a porn star although I do have some damn fine moves if I say so myself Blush

Goldfish21 · 19/02/2017 20:01

Clawdeen, that's so ridiculously inappropriate ... I'm trying to work out how on earth he could have thought that was a good idea.

I started hinting about a date with one of my irons, and he suggested April! I detect a distinct lack of enthusiasm...

Lovemusic33 · 19/02/2017 20:10

Just sitting down to catch up. I'm shocked at the gift of a vibrator, I would block him, I would be pretty pissed off if anyone bought me a sex toy (I like to chose my own) Grin.

Popcorn, sorry that things didn't work out though I think sometimes it's a bit of a releif when it was hard work, I'm still unsure what's going on with Mr MOD (what he wants) so I am hanging around on tinder and will date if the right person messages me. As for lady gardens, I often go with nothing at all but after last time and the pain of it growing back I have decided to go with neat and trimmed for future MB.

I'm still wondering what car info has, it's been bugging me all day.

rememberthetime · 19/02/2017 20:14

Talking of the er...lady garden. I really hate that prickly feeling when it is too short and I imagine the man must feel it too. Isn't it really tickly?

Plus I would never go bald as any man who wants that doesn't understand a real woman looks like. it feels really immature.

I trim if i can be arsed...if not - take me as I am. The only person who ever complained at my lack of cultivation of said garden was my ex husband (note the "ex").

minop · 19/02/2017 20:43

Claw that is crazy behaviour! I would have been so shocked. Defo block and shout next!!!

Well I sent mr Cop a nice 'I'm home, how are you' text and see if he replies. If not I have a few new irons to keep me going. It's a fickle world but just have to keep smiling during the ride.

OutToGetYou · 19/02/2017 20:44

The chap I have been trying to chat to, who has the conversational skills of a dead badger, has just asked me if the restaurant I went to yesterday was expensive. Yawn.

OutToGetYou · 19/02/2017 20:46

(he could look at the menu online if he was that interested)

stubbornstains · 19/02/2017 20:46

My last two have wanted to see nothing at all

Erm.....what.....did they specify this in advance??? Or give you feedback after the first time you spent a night together??

Ciaovenora · 19/02/2017 21:15

I would love to know what that knob would say to clawdeen if she pulls him up on his shit.

Clawdeen · 19/02/2017 21:24

I am so glad for this thread. It seems a vibrator is a huge no even if it is gift wrapped.

I've just had a normal text from him, chatting about his day and making no mention of the fact he handed me a sex toy!

Just trying to compose an appropriate reply!

goldfish April?! That's ridiculous!

info your idea for your photos would definitely make me laugh and take a proper look at your profile. Certainly worth a shot; you can always take it down.

Similarly Bant the tinned fish would make me chuckle.

LosingDory · 19/02/2017 21:31

Maybe an ironic flower crown pic info? No men ever have those. But pics that would make me swipe are ones where you are on your own smiling, one clearly taken by someone else (to show you have mates) and maybe one of you doing a hobby

Lovemusic33 · 19/02/2017 21:32

Claw, I would reply with 'sorry I have taken so long to reply I have been very busy with my new toy, I enjoyed using it so much that I have realised that I will not be needing a man in my life so date no 4 is now off' Grin. I still can't believe someone would give the gift of a sex toy, what a twat.

Clawdeen · 19/02/2017 21:40

love that is so funny, you have made me laugh.

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Bant · 19/02/2017 21:43

claw I'd reply with

Well, thanks for last night. But do you not realise that giving someone a sex toy as a surprise gift is not only hugely demeaning and presumptuous but also makes them realise you have no taste in gifts?

It has been binned. And so have you.

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Bant · 19/02/2017 21:47

I think a man who expects nothing at all has watched too much porn.

As remember said, it's all a bit prepubescent for my tastes. Ick.

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InfoSec21 · 19/02/2017 21:49

You know when it comes to what us guys expect 'down there', as long as it doesn't end up being the same thing we've got, jobs a good en.

Age group, I am early 40s.

I've been wondering what your car is too!!

Popcornandjam · 19/02/2017 21:50

stubborn they specified in advance! Well, not specified as such, just said that was their preference so I decided to oblige. But I agree it must be prickly for them as well, and the itching when it grows back...Confused Thanks love it's definitely better now the uncertainty is over. Had a lovely WhatsApp message afterwards though - how often does that happen?!?

Popcornandjam · 19/02/2017 21:51

info Grin

OutToGetYou · 19/02/2017 22:06

I would stop speaking with anyone who told me what they expect from my pubic hair, or lack of. My body, my choice - for them, a nice surprise on the day!

stubbornstains · 19/02/2017 22:06

clawdeen "Hi Mr Perv, I've been buzzing ever since our date " Grin

stubbornstains · 19/02/2017 22:10

Bloody hell popcorn, bloody hell, bloody hell.

What, like "So looking forward to tonight, by the way, please remove all pubes or I won't fancy you"? Bloody hell, bloody hell.