Dating thread 150 - I get knocked down, but I get up again....

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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. 11. Do unto others as you would have them do to you.

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

Link to Info on Dating Websites & Apps www.mumsnet.com/Talk/relationships/3514717-List-of-Dating-Site-Info-Dating-Thread?watched=1

I've often thought of replying with this

When you don’t need any words

Lovemusic33 my cat was very obvious about not liking a BF. Everytime he left his clothes on the ground she'd pee on them LOL never peed on anything of mine, only his things. He noticed that LOL

@lifegoes

WotchaHarry - I'm loving them!

@ComedyBoobs yes a lot of fake profiles/pictures on fab. I don't tend to search much as have a constant stream of messages, but when I do I tick they 'must be verified' option.
I need to hide my profile on there now I have sort of agreed to be exclusive with Mr S (still not quite sure how that happened!) I'm still half chatting with a guy on kik from fab. His profile seemed good, well written and pictures of him in a suit and saying he was a professional...
Further chatting reveals he is actually a bin man (nothing wrong with that as such just not what he made out) and has the IQ and charisma of a 10 year old. I've tried to be polite but think I just need to block him!

Wotcher and lifegoes. Absolutely love them - thanks!

Well Mr I.T showed up but it was a wash out. Lasted all of an hour (kicking myself for not driving now as wasted taxi there and back). He was ok, usual first date fare as far as I was concerned but hour in and he said shall we make a move and walked me to cab. He messaged when back - sorry but didn't think we had a connection - well no shit Sherlock, id worked that out 🤦‍♀️

There must be a bin man out there with charisma. Sadly you got unlucky 30 😉

Oh neverexoected how disappointing.

How are people’s weekends shaping up? I have zero dates so far :(

I think that's the way with fab 30something. I get chatting, move onto kik, this eve did that, sent a face pic, got told that a no way that was me, I was catfishing (which is pretty insulting & arrogant on his part). He then sends face pic - no way does the body match the face. I think men on there accuse women of catfishing because its what they are doing.

But all that said, I'm now messaging someone who has intelligent convo. So who knows, it's a mixed bag. I just hate the lying & fake profiles.

That’s disappointing with MrIT. I guess at least he messaged you to tell you what was obvious to all involved.

Sorry to hear about your date Never... I have always messaged if I haven’t felt a spark as I feel like ghosting is cruel, but I’m kind about it. It must’ve felt like a bit of a kick in the teeth though when you’ve paid out extra money on top. Hope you have enjoyed the rest of your evening :)

ant I’d be happy to review your profile if you like, though I’m way out of your age bracket I think.

Love the dick pic put-downs, why just why do they do it?

I have a weird WhatsApp gripe re Mr Mad. We’ve been messaging every day since God was a baby, but he is really good at always having the last word -so I’m always the one leaving him with blue ticks, feeling a bit shit because I can’t think of anything to say 😳 it’s all such a blooming minefield, thank goodness for my lovely, straightforward dogs

Modern technology can figure out if you're posting a nude but apparently there's no dick pic filter. Gap in the market girls. I've got a date with mr old iron lined up. Exhibition. Dinner. And fingers crossed hunners of shagging. It's been 2 weeks and we've had 2 dates in that time which for one reason or another haven't ended in dtd. Horny af. On a total sidenote.....dpmt Google 'Smurf porn'. That's a weird corner of the internet and 5 minutes of my life j won't get back haha

wotcher and life thanks for the memes 😂😂

Hi there

How reliable is the green dot on POF to tell if someone is online? This person said they’d left the site in December. Thanks

Fonduefrolics I would say they were lying. POF shows you as online for about an hour after you leave, not months.
Sorry!

My fwb has agreed to go to a gig with me in 6 weeks, I mentioned I wanted to go and he immediately checked his diary and said he could go with me, this is since I told him I'm back on the apps. I'm hopeful this is an indication he wants more, I've decided not to push things I'll have the conversation if the moment presents itself but otherwise I'll let things develop. I'm not averse to the idea of going on dates if a good prospect appears, so still swiping.

Really struggling with overthinking and overinvesting, couldn’t sleep last night worrying Mr SA has lost interest after yesterday’s random messages and then him vanishing, he sent a rather boring message at almost midnight last night. I’m meant to be seeing him in Tuesday, he has made time to see me but probably because he wants a shag. I’m not sure if I can take the stress of dating and guessing what people are thinking, I’m either going to have to tell him how I feel or bail out. I have a job interview this morning and my mind is elsewhere, I need to pull myself together as I need this job (my job is stressing me out and I want to hand my notice in), wish me luck x

Good luck with the interview Love.

Never disappointing but ... onward!!

I have a coffee date on Sunday with Mr Curry ....

I love the dick pic put downs - my favourite is "Oh god, what is that?? It looks a bit like a cock, but smaller'.

Morning All

Good luck love. I'm sure 'interview' mode will kick in and MrSA will be forgotten for the duration.

Best of luck love, let us all know how you get on