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Dating thread 130: dates with more issues than Vogue - mad March hares every one of 'em

999 replies

BeenThereDating · 28/02/2018 21:04

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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saveyourkissesforme · 28/02/2018 21:06

Thanks for the thread. I'm away and panicked when I couldn't find one!

Enjoyed catching up on the old thread. Your comment about pen testing made me smile Kin as I'm at a conference overseas which is full of men who will know a lot about pen testing. Joking aside I lost a few minutes earlier when I realised that this is probably the ideal place for some kind of hook up. I'm about the only single female at a 99% male conference. Probably wouldn't do much for my career; tempting though it is.

Kinunir · 28/02/2018 21:15

I hope they’re all wearing white and not black hats save

saveyourkissesforme · 28/02/2018 21:26

It's dark but they appear to be white luckily Grin.

Techgirldating2018 · 28/02/2018 21:43

Just saying hello to the new thread, and still swiping left...

VetOnCall · 28/02/2018 21:47

Thanks Been, just placemarking.

I meant to say on the previous thread, eating I'm so sorry about Mr MarriedBastard and last I'm so sorry about Mr NoShowDouchebag. Is this really a thing now? Why the fuck do they do it?!

CoverMeLads · 28/02/2018 22:06

Hurrah for the new thread, thanks Been
I’ll refrain from marking my territory with Leslie Phillips Wink

My 3 irons are down to 1, and that one’s hanging by a thread (I’m fucked if I’m replying to a message that says “lol”, MrMoves 🙄)

Mr CB decided he wasn’t ready to date (which is fine by me, I liked his company, but the RH was notable by its absence). I must admit I’d really backed off with messages, but then I’d had the bloody flu. So that’s for the best.

And today Mr CloseBy massively shot himself in the foot: I said I’d rather rearrange cos of the weather and he disagreed, basically. Gave me an education in meteorology to show I was wrong (for having an opinion he didn’t agree with) then inferred I’d been looking for a reason to cancel with my cold and now the snow (I hadn’t, actually) and said I was online every time he looked, presumably inundated with “better offers” Ohhhhhh kayyyyyy......

He picked the wrong fucking day to project his insecurities onto me, frankly; I didn’t mince my words in my reply. Turns out he’s been let down a lot, hmmmmmm, wonder why? Way to turn me wanting to reschedule into me wanting to not meet him at all 👍🏻

I’m a bit grumpy today; can you tell? Anyhow, moving on.....

I haven’t had an STD test since 2001. And that was as a condom had burst and I panicked. But I haven’t been bareback since 2009. And at the rate I’m going my bits will heal over before it ever becomes an issue.

Love wow, how do you respond to a guy who gives you his mental health status upfront like that? I mean points for honesty, but oversharing, much?

Bloody how can you scream to the gods if you’re agnostic/atheist though? I think Jon Snow should be done under Trades Descriptions.

How you feeling today, Pog? You will pop in from time to time won’t you? And ditto to Runs; it’s starting to feel like a proper little community here and you’ll both be missed. But I totally get where you’re coming from.

Queen I had 6 dates before I ended something. Red flags from the 4th. And I think if there are red flags before any emotional connection it’s a blessing really as ending it, and moving on is pretty easy.
If one of their issues of Vogue is the September one though; that’s fabulous, dahling.

Kin ha, it made me 🙄 that Miss I was slagging you off for having different needs/timeframes to her. How very DARE you????

Last I’m all for the bloke doing the suggesting of the date, but I’d still check on the morning of the date if I’d not heard by 10ish probably. And if they didn’t reply by lunchtime I’d make other plans.
And I’m sorry you had another fuckwit to deal with today.

Vet that’s really creeped me out. The fact that that guy is clearly getting off on forcing you/his victims to read something that specifically turns him on is making me really angry for you. It’s kind of like an assault, IMO. You have no choice but to participate in his fantasy, and he knows it. Yeah, I find that sinister. I hope he gets banned.

Kanga I bet as I read on someone else says this, but going on a date and then expecting (if there’s attraction) for there to be a second one arranged pretty shortly thereafter is.......NORMAL.
If there’s not mutual attraction then fine; no second date. But no more contact either.
That guy isn’t a good prospect, IMO. Unless you want to feel like you have to manage your behaviour to please him. Nice.

Margo excellent date Grin. I’ve a lot of time for the Welsh (I am part Welsh myself, look you) and the accent makes go “gnnnnnn” 😍. Even Sir Thomas of Jones can make me go a bit unnecessary if the wind’s in the right direction.

Vista good luck with Mr Bull; hope he’s hung like one...... sorry sorry 😈

Eating they go on dating sites because they can. And because they’re c**ts. I’m glad you found out sooner rather than later. Bullet dodged.

Pud good news re Mr Dutch. You’re busy 😀

Sky we were talking about non drivers here a while ago. It naturally makes things more one-sided in terms of effort. Sounds like this guy wants to make zero effort, though.

Tech I have never seen hi vis look good on anyone. It’s neon, essentially, and other than Iman’s make up in that Tia Maria commercial, neon looks wank. I should know; I wore enough of it in the 80s Confused

Ginny I’ve got a couple of interests as my username. I like names without numbers and if I can get a rhyme or a pun in so much the better. I’m put off by (male) usernames with overly romantic refs, any mention of “you” , one that has “boy” anywhere in it and for some totally irrational reason adjectives annoy me as well. So my ultimate bad username would be something like “Cheekyboy69foryou”
Although “dontletmediealone” is pretty choice, Vet 😀

Christ, I really did get out of bed the wrong side this morning, didn’t I? Grin

Queen how about “I’ve realised that things won’t work out between us in the long term. It was lovely to meet you though and I wish you all the best for the future”?

esk1mo · 28/02/2018 22:38

just checking in...

still have 1 iron, MrForeign, although i could take him or leave him. still have very strong feelings for my ex.

have to have an operation on friday and will be in crutches for 3 weeks so not the best
time to be dating.

custardcream1000 · 28/02/2018 22:43

I was going to write some responses, but I agree with everything cover said. You are great at responding to everyone cover Star

My weekend ended up completely different to how I planned it. I got fed up of Mr Yachts PUA bullshit, so told him not to bother anymore.

I ended up going on a last minute date on the Saturday with someone I'd only started talking to that day. I'll call him Mr CockyMarine. We had amazing chemistry (which I didn't expect) and had a VERY good night. I stayed at his house and spent the next 2 nights with him too. He's told me he really likes me and that he doesn't want to find anyone else. He's even deleted his online dating profile! Sounds great doesn't it, but I don't think I'm ready for a relationship and I've told him that. I'm not sure what to do as I do really like him.

I also have another iron that I've not met yet, but he is unbelievably handsome, sexy and sweet. I'm calling him Mr Coke advert.

VetOnCall · 28/02/2018 23:07

Blimey Custard that sounds very full on! I hope it all works out but rapid 'you're the one for me' declarations and instant deleting of profiles are often usually red flags. They're classic early lovebombing signs so just keep your wits about you.

Bloodyuselessatthinkingofaname · 01/03/2018 00:00

LOVE the title !!

Jellyheadbang · 01/03/2018 01:36

Hey all. Enjoying reading everyone’s stories.
Quick question, do profiles show on match if someone’s a lapsed member?
Like a sort of space filler/numbers game?
I posted a few days ago about having seen someone on there who i vaguely know and mildly fancy. I know him in a very casual way and we’ve never had a proper conversation.
I messaged him on there and it shows as not having been read. His profile is right a the bottom of my local search and unlike most of the others who have a ‘last active’ status (eg last active 24 hours/. A week/ over a month ago) his has nothing at all on there.
I received a message tonight from someone I’d ‘favourited’ a week ago and he wrote that he was sorry for late response but had only just rejoined match, but I’d seen his profile on there recently in order to ‘favourite’ him.
Weirdly, I bumped into the vaguely know and vaguely fancy guy. I was considering saying something ref match but was with my children and it would have felt a bit weird, plus didn’t want to be embarrassed in case he’d seen the message and was embarrassed as not interested!

Can y’all tell I’m new to this?

Kinunir · 01/03/2018 05:24

Just want to echo what Vet said to you Custard. Sounds like an excellent weekend was had but just be a little wary about the speed with which things are moving with Mr CockyMarine.

eatingtomuch · 01/03/2018 08:02

Sorry I didn't come back on yesterday. I felt really low yesterday after finding out mr j was still married and they were living together.

Thanks for the support and best wishes on here.

I found out because his messages didn't add up and I got a 6th sense. I asked him directly and he admired it straight away. They have not even had the separation chat. The usual story rubbish relationship, separate beds etc.

I felt sick to my stomach to be honest. It made no sense. We went out locally, he was affectionate in public, so we could easily have been seen.

I'm seriously considering taking a break from OLD.

eatingtomuch · 01/03/2018 08:04

*admiited

Kinunir · 01/03/2018 08:07

*admitted Grin

VetOnCall · 01/03/2018 09:14

eating that's really awful, what a total fuckwit. It's easy to say don't let the bastards grind you down but it chips away at you a bit each time I know. It's really not you though, that's all on him - well done for sensing that there was something iffy about him so quickly.

Snow day today here in Devon. Not too bad just now on the coast where I am but work is closed (near Dartmoor and it's pretty bad there) and red warning in place for later. Stay safe everyone!

Ginny70 · 01/03/2018 09:16

God, this snow is doing my head in. Kids are off school again and all they do is eat, so all I do is cook. when I could be on here

Want to reiterate what Vet said to Last and eating: No shows and married bastards are just contemptible. What the F is wrong with people.

Eating hope you're feeling ok today. He was a shithead, but you weren't to know and not every one is like that. It's a good sign that your 'married man' antennae were working effectively.

Thanks to everyone's comments about usernames. Am going to devote some considerable time to a truly creative profile today, whilst snowed in. time well spent

flowergirl5 · 01/03/2018 09:16

Eating that's so bad, what goes through these peoples heads? xx

Ginny70 · 01/03/2018 09:17

Xposted with Vet who wrote almost the exact same message, if from a totally different part of the country Grin

MargoLovebutter · 01/03/2018 09:51

eating that is so bad, I really feel for you. Well done for getting the vibe that something was wrong so fast. My first ever OLD date 12 years ago was with a guy who turned out to be married. He ended up with a lap full of cold white wine. I was LIVID.

custard that sounds great fun and very intense all at the same time. I have my DC 24/7 52 weeks of the year, so stuff like that can never happen for me. Just remember that you'll have full on hormones oozing out of every pore at the moment - try not to let the wash of oxytocin cloud your judgement. But enjoy it too - don't want to rain on your parade.

cover MrCloseBy sounds like he showed his colours and you had a lucky escape. Hope you feel better soon and your bits don't close over completely!!!! Wink

Lots of chatty texts with Mr Wales & looking forward to dinner with him on Monday night, if the bastard weather doesn't get in the way. My DC are off school too, but they are old enough to still be asleep in bed. Funnily enough my office is still open, so I braved the snowy wastes and don't have a snow day. Sad

eatingtomuch · 01/03/2018 10:51

Thanks for the correction kin.

Thank you all for your kind words xx

Mumfun · 01/03/2018 11:28

Aw Eating Can only say well done on listening to your instinct and looking after yourself.

I really am getting fed of the shitty behaviour of some of these people -what is wrong with them?

Good for those taking a break from OLD -very wise sometimes.

I went to the speed dating and was lucky it went ahead and that I could get home ok. Unexpectedly I had such a good time. What a laugh. I forgot I was supposed to be picking dates I as having such a good time. Quite a lot were too old for me (refreshing!) but still lovely to chat to. Glad I went with a good mate. And worth it all too as on top of a good night I unexpectedly met a guy where there is mutual interest. Organisers are supposed to be putting us in touch but havent had the text yet of info. And an extra bonus as it was very local dating, a friend knows him . So will get some background on him before I meet him :)

And a couple of good new irons turned up so hopefully a few dates after the cold snap. OLD is so weird because the situation can just change so much in 24 hours. This time at least for the positive :)

Lovemusic33 · 01/03/2018 11:42

Marking my place, all quiet here, no dates lined up and irons keep vanishing.

pudding21 · 01/03/2018 11:42

Oh god: just spoke to Mr A on the phone, he has a very husky croaky voice thing going on today.............Seeing him after lunch :)

Date confirmed with dutch english guy for Friday night. He is funny and very light hearted. I hope I find him attractive!

Can't type more as need to get all my work done so I can escape with Mr A after lunch! No chance of a snow day here, just chucking it down with rain.

Lovemusic33 · 01/03/2018 11:56

Pudding good luck with your date. I’m on a snow day, waiting for storm Emma to hit.