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Dating Thread 128: the one without a catchy title

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RunsforCake14 · 11/02/2018 11:15

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
OP posts:
ValMc1 · 13/02/2018 07:57

Vet - thanks - the age range seems to 46-55+ - 46 a bit too young for me lol

sparklyDMs · 13/02/2018 08:25

STM - I did OKC for a while for the entertainment value, some of the requests were pretty niche.. but even so I think your last iron is a bit of a shocker :(
I've got some Tinder irons and 3 dates lined up :)
First date with Mr Chelsea on Thursday- he seems sweet and quite fun, big but - he's got opp weekends with his children to me - I suspect I'd never see him if it progressed..
Got a 'no nickname yet' coffee date Saturday afternoon- not sure about him, he doesn't seem to pay attention to what I've said on texts and is either repeating questions or is muddling me up with another iron! Low expectations here lol
3rd date on Saturday night with Mr America - I really like him but he just doesn't text - he replies when I text him, but there's no chat - he's always been like that, but I wonder if he just likes me but isn't that fussed...I guess I need to ask him. That's the reason I've got other irons cos I'm just not sure

RoseNarene · 13/02/2018 08:48

At least it's pancake day...

Kinunir · 13/02/2018 08:48

Well I'm giving MissIntellectual until the weekend, because I'd already booked us a trip to Milan, to show me some intimacy affection interest but she's already dropped hints that she's tired and needs to catch up on her sleep.

So now I need to think about whether I still go or rejoin the OLD circus and make better use of my 4-day weekend Grin

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RunsforCake14 · 13/02/2018 08:49

I've hidden my profile on POF. I've had enough of only getting messages from super-size blokes with twenty double chins slouched on the sofa. Somehow they think I'm the love of their life despite the fact I'm very active and sporty and they're clearly not and most live well over an hour away and my profile is very clear that I'm only interested in men within about 30mins drive. Anyone I'm interested in just ignores me.

I'm meeting Mr Dog this evening for our first date and I'm trying to work up some enthusiasm. He's now suggesting places we can take his dogs for walks. Unless he's bringing the dogs to the pubs tonight then he needs to calm down a bit and wait until we actually meet.

OP posts:
Stmoritz · 13/02/2018 10:02

I messaged Mr Trump Lover politely asking to hear a bit more about his political views, and I asked him about the ‘worshipping’ thing. He said that was just in response to one of the sex questions, that actually he’s not submissive or dominant.

He seems to have forgotten that aside from the questions, he’s included a list of interests on his main page. It goes something like this:

Music
Football
Computing
Worshipping
Cooking
Surfing

Grin

Apparently the Trump thing is just that he didn’t want Hillary to win, for economic and peace reasons. However you can elaborate on your answers to the questions and he’s written something along the lines of “Trump’s good, he’s going to make America great again and do a brilliant job”

Confused
TomHardysBitontheside · 13/02/2018 10:03

Morning everyone. So I joined POF yesterday. I have literally been inundated with messages, mostly from unsuitable suitors. Two stand out so far. Both are local to me and very nic, but seem to show as online all the time. So a couple of questions....if someone was online all the time would that be a red flag? And secondly, I get sick of being called “sexy” and “gorgeous”. Do you have any decent responses to that or should I simply block?

lastnicknamefree · 13/02/2018 10:08

kinunir honestly I think you’ve had the patience of a saint here!
Something is definitely amiss, it’s absolutely not typical to date for this long with no intimacy whatsoever or at least talk about it, know why it’s slow progress and be working towards it.
So youve booked a romantic trip to Milan together this weekend and she’s already dropping enormous hints about being tired/having a headache etc! Hmm
My suggestion is lay your cards on that table on a kind, but open and honest manner. This can’t continue and after 4 months? You should be able to have a frank discussion with her.
So call her up, say you need to talk and either book a coffee to speak face to face or do it over the phone if you must. But ask for goodness sake! It’s not unreasonable at this stage and it needs doing
(reporting back the reason immediately of course Wink

NewYear2019 · 13/02/2018 10:51

Argh StM why do they start off decent and then descend to crap?! I hope you get some decent new ones come along.

Well I'm really disappointed. Was meant to be a third date tonight but I've had to cancel as babysitter cancelled. This follows my iron cancelling last week for similar reasons. I know dating and kids isn't ideal, but really disappointed as I liked this one. He's suggested we chat later but not sure whether we will make the effort to reschedule as seems a bit doomed due to both of our lack of availability.

NewYear2019 · 13/02/2018 10:55

TomHardy I don't mind being called gorgeous but maybe not in the first few messages. Being called sexy is a no from me as I think it suggests that they want to have a casual sex relationship which isn't for me. I have the same query about someone online a lot/WhatsApp a lot. I kind of think if it's late at night and/or sometimes when they chat to you they show as online but don't respond to your messagesquickly then they are probably chatting to multiple women.

nothing1 · 13/02/2018 11:03

NewYear I totally agree with you - I'm not even looking for a relationship, but I'm not necessarily looking for hookups. Just dates. So when guys are really forward on the compliments etc I get a bit Hmm

So I had Greek Boy over last night. We did sleep together but I don't think I'll be seeing him again - such a nice guy but something weird about his mannerisms that I don't like. He's quite feminine, and kept saying "wow!" in situations which...didn't warrant that response...!

I've got another date tonight but I'm sort of burned out. Oh well, a drink can't hurt.

TomHardysBitontheside · 13/02/2018 11:05

Thanks newyear I don’t feel comfortable at all with sexy or gorgeous if we’ve only just started chatting. Still, it’s all about weeding out the wheat from the chaff, isn’t it? From reading here, I’m aware you have to sift through a lot to get to the good ones.

Stmoritz · 13/02/2018 11:34

If someone starts their first message to me with “hey sexy/gorgeous” I block them. I find it disrespectful and over-familiar

Stmoritz · 13/02/2018 11:35

nothing what was he saying “wow” to? People can be so strange, can’t they? Confused

nothing1 · 13/02/2018 11:46

StMoritz basically any development in the bedroom got a "wow!" or a "hello there!"... it started to get a bit tiresome! Now to have the awkward conversation about not wanting to see him again... Blush

Stmoritz · 13/02/2018 11:50

Hahaha nothing I’m sorry, but that’s hilarious! I don’t blame you for not feeling like you can see him again!

“Hello there!”

Grin
Kinunir · 13/02/2018 11:53

last tell me about it!
I've spoken to her about this situation many times and got nowhere. I'm tempted to clearly friendzone her now and ask her to take me some nice pics in Milan to put on a new POF profile when I get back Grin

esk1mo · 13/02/2018 12:03

hello there 😂😂

nothing1 · 13/02/2018 12:22

He also said "ta-da" at the moment of de-robing Shock

Kinunir · 13/02/2018 12:24

He also said "ta-da" at the moment of de-robing

Wow!

SpringtimeSun · 13/02/2018 12:25

nothing1 my potty training 2yo said that after doing a "yukyuk" in her potty.....it's not really the same tho Grin

Mumfun · 13/02/2018 12:31

Kininuir you have been very patient . A very strange thing to back off a lovely weekend like that. I think she has friendzoned you tbh and would go back to OLD if you can cope.

Feel your pains Runs. Older dating is not easy. Most of the guys who I would think are compatible are dating down to 30 so the 30 year olds seem to win out surprise surprise. Those initially interested are not being very forthcoming. Will make more of an effort after Valentines is over. Think I may have better chance in RL than OLD at the moment

Mumfun · 13/02/2018 12:33

OMG nothing and Springtime Grin

Hunhu · 13/02/2018 12:37

I hate to bring the tone of the thread down but Runs is the constant fat-shaming really necessary?

RoseGoldRosie · 13/02/2018 12:39

What do I buy MrSkinny for Valentine's Day tomorrow, seeing as he eats to live and doesn't live to eat Hmm will never forgive that statement

Literally have no idea. Help me, oh wise ones!