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Can’t seem to keep a date...

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Lbdflowers · 23/05/2018 05:53

I keep getting asked on a dates but every time it either gets cancelled or they just stop talking to me saying they’ve been really busy and their sorry. I feel like a complete idiot. It always happens and I don’t know where I’m going so wrong. I’m 22 and feel like I attract complete time wasters. Anyone have any advice ?

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DianaT1969 · 23/05/2018 08:29

No expert, but just sympathising as I'm sure It's harder these days. How are you in real life, when chatting to people? Relaxed and a good listener? Do you have plenty going on in your life to chat about? Do you show interest in others? Reading widely on lots of subjects can help broaden your conversation skills.
Maybe go to more real life activities rather than dating online? Running group, circuit classes, that sort of thing.. Develop lots of interests and keep busy and hopefully you'll meet a like-minded person.

AjasLipstick · 23/05/2018 08:29

Ah OP it's probably your age....younger men do tend to be a bit feckless and thoughtless.

Where are you meeting them? Online?

luckiestgirl · 23/05/2018 08:34

This happens to me a lot too. (I’m 30, meeting guys online). My trick is to line up about three dates per weekend then hopefully one will at least come through.

Duchessgummybuns · 23/05/2018 08:34

It’s not you - it’s them. Count yourself lucky you missed out on a date with someone that doesn’t value your time, and don’t let it put you off.

Lbdflowers · 23/05/2018 10:00

It doesn’t seem to matter if I meet them online or through socialising with friends. I wonder if I’m giving off a vibe.
Everyone says I’m very bubbly and open when talking and listen very well.

I guess I’m just finding it hard because loads of my friends are settling down and I just cannot seem to get it right. I know I’m young still but it’s hard seeing all your friends so happy and planning things

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hellsbellsmelons · 23/05/2018 12:41

Settling down at 22!
Sod that - you get out there and enjoy yourself.
Do not focus on 'finding a man'
Do you have hobbies?

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