Dating Thread 135 - Will Harry Ever Meet Sally?

[Kinunir]

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

And a reminder - you don't know them until you know them!

No issues with Tinder here Runs; enjoy your breakfast.

It must be me! I've just had another match appear then disappear.

And so it begins. Didn’t get a message from Mr Campervan last night (only a couple simple messages in the morning which I initiated ). He’s going away today and I’m not sure if I should sent a text or not? I don’t want to come across as needy and I don’t want to chase him

And to make my day even better, someone sent me a wank video this morning (a old iron who obviously thought sending a video would make me want to see him).

love a wank video??? 🤢

If definitely be up for a meet up! We'd have to wear username badges!

Don't sweat it with MR Campervan Love as you know he is probably busy preparing for his trip away. Maybe give him a few hours and then send him a text wishing him a good trip.

The other chap sounds like a right little squirt.

Yep, a wank video. I’m not in the mood to respond to it in any way. I think he is desperate as I haven’t replied to his last 2 messages, I’m not sure what goes through a mans head when he assumes a wank video will make me interested.

I have caved in and sent Mr Campervan a message asking if he’s ok as I don’t don’t hear from him last night, I said I was sorry for not messaging him as I fell asleep after work and wished him a safe journey. I’m sooooo weak, probably shouldn’t have bothered and now I’m going to be phone watching all day waiting for a reply.

Love it's sent now - fingers crossed he replies soon.

Oh @lovemusic33, I can’t believe anyone would send someone lovely like you such an awful thing. Certain Mr Campervan will be in touch,

My update: Mr Surveyor has grown on me now I’ve got used to him (he’s such a different personality type to me), he’s asked me to dinner tonight and if I’d like to go away next weekend - I said yes!

Awww, that sounds lovely Tigger. Remember to take some wellies if you intend to fill your boots

Giggles at @Kinunir

Having a total panic about what to wear, just hopped over to style and beauty to get some advice.

Hope everyone has a great dating day

Love step away from your phone and Mr Campervan. Given him a bit of space to some to you by text. Also, what the hell is it with wank videos? Last relationship was big into that. It's really hard to say to someone that you regularly have sex with, that a video of them doing what you might do together is a bit grim!

MeTigger - wow!!!!! Go you and Mr Surveyor .

Waves hello to the new posters. This is a great series of threads.

I've binned MrCyclist. He got humpy about my non response to his "you're so lovely" message & I just can't be arsed with that crap, so he's out. Hopefully another iron warming up, Mr EMAS!

Honestly leave you all alone for a few hours and the next I know is wild concerts, mankinis and wank videos (wtf!! who in their right minds think that is a turn on??!).

Runs I've had some issues with Tinder this morning too, had a match and notification of a message and now they've totally disappeared?

Love Nothing wrong with you messaging Mr Campervan, here's hoping he's just busy and will respond soon - step away from the phone!

Tigger Ooo exciting! Enjoy your dinner tonight, I've been stressing big time about what to wear tonight too!! Feel totally sick thinking about it and have convinced myself he'll cancel!

Kin Get you with you working your way through all your messages - show off!!!!

Enjoy your Thursday everyone!

Honestly love come sit in the corner with me as I also messaged Bloke1 despite myself last night fgs ARGH!

Anyway we are meeting for a drink later. I'm actually nervous/excited about this one and I'm not normally bothered . I still think there is something up with him. I suspect he's a long way down the road with someone else, but hasn't deleted his profile and we've sprung a thing together and he's seeing what it's like but I could be completely wrong.

Nothing more from bloke2 other than him wishing me a lovely trip and asking to meet up when I'm back.

Might go and check my matches though I am losing enthusiasm for dating v v fast. I forgot how much effort it was!

Can't find new persons name on phone but loads of us are 40s/50s. I had luck with Guardian soulmates last year but am trying others this time round!

Daffo great that you have another date with Bloke 1 tonight. What makes you think he is a long way down the road with someone else?

Whoop, I have a date lined up with Mr EMAS for Sunday. Had good chat on the phone with him and he made me laugh, which is always a good sign.

I got a message from Mr Campervan, said he fell asleep early as he was tired (after staying over the night before and then doing a ten hour shift) he also had to pack for going away. Exchanged a couple of messages but not sure if he seems as interested, probably me being paranoid. I shall try and keep busy whilst he’s away, I’m a bit hormonal at the moment so it’s probably best he’s away for the week (I will stress in my head instead of in front of him), I have booked a night away for me and the dd’s at the weekend to keep me busy.

I was just discussing the wank videos and cock photos thing with a friend and how it’s odd that men think we will like these things. I know for me I would not want to receive any photos of the good until after I had tested them (if I wanted to test them), it kinds of ruins the surprise and it’s just messed up.

Love glad he has messaged - perhaps a week apart will help clarify things for both of you.

Adrenaline has finally worn off and feeling knackered. I changed my age restrictions and the type of relationship I want earlier and POF has gone mad - a few no go starter messages but 2 have been ok - one in particular - wonder if it is the age or the relationship change!

I'm totally taking the credit for corrupting your way of thinking Val

I think so Val, it’s probably a good thing, he did. Ention the other night that he wishes he hadn’t booked it but I think it’s just what I need to slow things down, we have seen each other 4 times in ten days so it’s been quite quick. Usually when I start dating someone it’s just one date a week and take it slow. He has just messaged me to tell me he’s arranged safely, I think he will keep in touch when he’s away.

Good that you are getting more interest in POF, when I first activated my new profile I forgot to set age restrictions and was getting loads of messages from very young and very old men, mine is set on age 29-45 now.

Glad Mr Campervan got in touch Love. I'm sure he'll keep in touch too & your are right, the week he is away, gives you a chance to pause for breath and not get swept away on a whirlwind of lust/romance etc!

Love His level of messages should tell you quite a lot - not long ones necessarily but quick check-ins. It is good that he has already messaged to say he has arrived safely.

Kin I always give credit when its due!

I've dropped mine to 48-58 - most are coming in at around 51/52 - wait and see. I'm chatting to my date for tomorrow tonight. Think I was suppose to sort out where to meet but not enthusiastic at the mo - think he is a grunt and shunt type of man.

Val - grunt and shunt type of man So funny!!!

So pleased Mr Campervan has text you Love, the week apart is probably ideally timed and great you've booked a night away with your DDs.

Question for you all - so none of us like receiving a 'hi' or 'hello' as the first message we receive from a guy but obviously on Bumble us girlies have to send the first one - what do you put if there is no obvious conversation starter in their profile?

Oh dear - the banker/*anker has confessed he's married - he was the most interesting of my messages today and had arranged to chat tonight - told him to give my sympathies to his wife - he hasn't replied - another one bites the dust lol