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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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Kinunir · 03/03/2018 18:41

Well, despite the fashion faux pas of having already gone out with the blue shoes instead of the thread-suggested brown ones, it went very well.

Had coffee and then wine, the evening plans changed due to her mum coming over, but she has invited me over to hers on Monday for moose burgers dinner.

I'm still not getting the semi-MB Val - please elaborate!

ValMc1 · 03/03/2018 18:47

Kin sounds promising - just MB or something** more? Let's just say both happy but no meatSmile

VixenSixen · 03/03/2018 18:47

Way to go Kin! Glad the date went well..... M is for MONDAY Wink

NewYear2019 · 03/03/2018 18:53

kin how do you know you're getting MB? Did she say so? I'm a bit paranoid when I invite a date for dinner at mine he will expect MB so good to know the form Grin

Bloodyuselessatthinkingofaname · 03/03/2018 18:54

I must be a lazy arse but there is NO WAY I would cook dinner for someone on a second date Shock

Loving all the tales on here , thanks everyone - so funny ! Grin

Kinunir · 03/03/2018 18:56

Val I want more than just the MB - I want the enjoyment of the slow cook, to feel the texture of the bun, the succulent taste of the juices oozing over my tongue and the shuddering fulfilment that comes as the meal is finally finished off.

And a bite to eat would be good too.

Lovemusic33 · 03/03/2018 19:00

I have never cooked for anyone on a date (and I’m a trained chef), would happily let someone cook for me on a 2nd or 3rd date though but would expect MB.
Just don’t have MB first or dinner will be burnt.

ValMc1 · 03/03/2018 19:01

Kin - if you ever want to change careers - you could earn a fortune on a chat line lol - do you take credit cards lol

esk1mo · 03/03/2018 19:06

does inviting someone over always imply MB?

would you go round thinking you might have some fun, but not full sex?

Kinunir · 03/03/2018 19:08

To be honest esk1mo I wouldn't typically go to someone's house for dinner and assume anything but Miss Keen was quite explicit in the full nature of the invitation.

Kinunir · 03/03/2018 19:11

It's your lucky day Val, just PM me the name on the card, the 16-digit card number and CVV.... Grin

Love I'm normally the one to cook first when I meet someone new so this will be a pleasant change.

Thanks Vixen Monday is a cool day. For me at least. Think my mind will be blown. Among other things.

ValMc1 · 03/03/2018 19:14

Kin - looks like things are looking up 🍢⚡️🌈🔥👍👍👍

ValMc1 · 03/03/2018 19:17

Kin I'll have a tenner's worth please

Kinunir · 03/03/2018 19:22

I've got to warn you Val, I really like to take my time and, at my rates, you're not even going to get to the dining room table, let alone get bent over it.

ValMc1 · 03/03/2018 19:24

Mates rates?

esk1mo · 03/03/2018 19:24

oh really kin Blush

well i havent invited MrF over yet, but im in my 20s and this generation think “watching a film” can ONLY mean sex.

Kinunir · 03/03/2018 19:28

The only 20 year olds I know esk1mo are my sons and they are the same as me - a dinner invitation would be an opportunity to make a move but, ultimately, no means no and they would obviously totally respect that.

Kinunir · 03/03/2018 19:29

You drive a hard bargain Val but I'm in a good mood - I'll take you as far as the soft, delicate butterfly kisses down the side of your neck and across your collarbone...

ValMc1 · 03/03/2018 19:33

Kin - come on - what about BOGOF?

Kinunir · 03/03/2018 19:33

Val quality like this does not come cheap!

ValMc1 · 03/03/2018 19:37

Kin - do I get Nectar points? Or do you take them in lieu of cash?

CoverMeLads · 03/03/2018 20:41

No one is setting foot in my place unless and until
I’m happy to have them set (slightly less than) a foot in other more intimate areas.

Not sure if this is innate caution or inherent laziness (I’m not cleaning my oven for any Tom Dick or Harry....)

Bant · 03/03/2018 20:46

Not to bring the tone up or anything, but is it possible that people don't engage in faux-sexting on here?

I know it's all harmless fun and stuff, but a few dozen threads ago there were some people doing that and it all got a bit unpleasant - meeting for sex and subsequent ghosting and ranting on here about what bastards people are. And other people then came out and said they'd been approached via PMs and had felt very uncomfortable.

It's one of the reasons why there is a 'no dating the thread' rule.

Sorry to be a killjoy :)

esk1mo · 03/03/2018 21:06

cover i already cleaned my oven today dammit, guess i will have to invite him over Grin

ValMc1 · 03/03/2018 21:21

Bant - I'm really not sure how to answer your post - if indeed you wanted an answer. There is quite a lot of candid postings on here - if I'm comfortable with it, I'll reply, if not I won't and ignore - a bit like OLD. At the end of the day, we are all trying to find (I assume) a life partner, and we are trying to get by until that happens.