The Dating Thread Number 122: Colour By Numbers

[ConorMcGregorsChin]

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.

[PipGirl404]

Placemarking!
Still loved up & still lurking

[Beentherelefthimgotthetshirt]

Pip you're definitely the poster girl for Dating Thread 121! Flipping fab.

[ojojoj1]

Just back from coffee date , I feel catfishes not interesting really slacking guy who added 3 inches to his hight. Cat really seems to be a good option

[ojojoj1]

Okc is full of weirdos that's my opionion and loads of poly crap is going on there

[SpringtimeSun]

Slightly OT and ATAAT but have you read the thread "The entrance that ended your relationship" some absolute horror stories on there, kudos to ask those brave women but it's a scary scary thought that all those men are out there looking for someone new!!
You just never know what you might be getting into.

[SpringtimeSun]

And talking of 'getting into' I have a date on Saturday with my iron who is way over my usual age range.
I've had a really rubbish run of luck so I'll be happy if he resembles his pictures and we get on half as well as we do by text.
Other than that, no expectations.

[Forme2016]

Springtime I posted on that other thread and am a serial lurker on this one, having joined in around thread 104 (?) late last year.

I too was worried that all I would meet would be other women's abusive exes cast offs and had concerns about how to trust again but I am one of the (rare) POF success stories. Met my Mr Nuclear in November and we are going from strength to strength, he really is one of the good ones and, although it has taken me a while to let my guard down, I do trust him.

Good luck to all, OLD is one big rollercoaster but it can and does work out.

I'll return to lurking now

[Queenofthedrivensnow]

Checking in. I had the long awaited date with the mechanic last night. It was really good. Dtd a lot! Still no clearer about whether I want a relationship with him though!

[PlsTryAnother]

Can I join please? Very recently seperated and joined POF about 2 weeks ago for a bit on a confidence boost! Wish I'd found this thread first! Was seriously only looking for no strings fun (after a long shitty marriage), but then started chatting with a man who seemed to really like me - he wanted to know about me and we spoke on the phone a few times....all great! Then he just went totally cold yesterday. I was actually quite hurt - I'm pretty vulnerable atm without realising I think! Anyway, did a bit of research here and actually think he's probably just a twat. All the signs (now i see!!) are that he's married and just wanted a bit on the side. I'm not that fussed about him particularly but realise I need a bit of guidance on the whole dating front!!

Also, what is an iron??

[Queenofthedrivensnow]

Pls - come on in! An iron is a potential person to date - an iron in the fire.

Your gut was right about POf man!

[ConorMcGregorsChin]

Spring Yeah I read that thread. It's both sad and scary. And yes. These cast off's are out there. It's the same for guys too though (there were a couple of men in that thread too I think)

Another Welcome!
An iron is an 'iron in the fire' As in a person we are dating or potential date we are talking to in real life or online.

[ConorMcGregorsChin]

Cross posts with the lovely Queen there!

[LanaDReye]

Queen how was it left with the mechanic? I thought he was hot and very keen for a long time and it's good you finally had a date?

Another It's not you, it's OLD, but it feels really shitty at the time. Try to keep several potentials lined up while you're having initial coffee meetings. I had 4 dates over 4 days at one point, not with any of them now thankfully as weirdos .

[Queenofthedrivensnow]

Lana I was ruined this morning! Didn't want to have a conversation about it. Where I am is I want a repeat but maybe with a litre less wine. Where he is i don't know though he texted a bit today so no ghosting.

He is super hot.

[PurpleSweetPeas]

I was beginning to think all the normal men had disappeared from OLD this week but just had my faith restored. A normal bloke making conversation and asking interesting questions! Shock horror!!

[Queenofthedrivensnow]

Smeaton I'm biting my tongue from Mali g more innuendos!

[Queenofthedrivensnow]

Making ffs

[ConorMcGregorsChin]

Also biting my tongue here

[Beentherelefthimgotthetshirt]

Dining Then Dancing is much more elegant than Netflix 'n' Chill

[Queenofthedrivensnow]

Dining and dancing was more accurate

[RandallPMcMurphy]

The horizontal rumba while eating Feasters double cheeseburger....bliss

[PurpleSweetPeas]

I could definitely do with some horizontal rumba action. Might leave the burger out of it though!

[RandallPMcMurphy]

A bit of dirty dancing .....and she can bring a watermelon