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

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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!

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myold glad the crisis is all sorted now. 2 hours of chatting sounds good.

@JeSuisPrest aww that's so sad for your kids, it's so difficult to know when the right time is and it's so hard for kids to understand isn't it?! The first few months can feel amazing but as Mr24 doesn't have kids of his own, I held off until the 6 month mark before introducing them. I guess it can go wrong at any point though - we've just got to deal with what life throws at us haven't we?!

@shitwithsugaron I would message him just saying hi I don't think you need to say anything

So I no longer have a fwb I am officially in a relationship, feels weird and a bit scary.

shit I think that's fine - it's what I'd go with (not that that means anything!)

Sounds good MyOld

TooOldForThis67 I did feel like that ha, but was reluctant because I get very nervous about sleeping with someone for the first time, mostly because I'm shy but also then I tend to get overinvested. Plus I don't know if I'm doing it just because it's been a while and I'm horny and lonely! And I don't want to upset either of us. Maybe I should just get it out of my system though.

I'm seeing him again on Monday so we'll see how it goes. I haven't really figured him out yet. he's definitely a grower but not sure. Argh!

I think we've all guessed that 30s isnt premier leugue, as they're all pretty busy on a saturday.

Well he's been and gone... so I clearly wasn't listening earlier I was too busy staring at his beautiful face ... he is with a championship club but is on loan to another team..
We didn't do much talking tonight but it was very meh... he didn't last very long.. either time and was not what I hoped he would be. I set the bar too high it seems!
All very awkward afterwards too, he said he wants to see me again but I'm not sure.

Ah 30something. That all sounds disappointing.

@30somethingandsingle oh no what a let down

Quick question - do you guys favor quantity or quality?

@ComedyBoobs quality every time

I'm messaging to many guys and got mixed up twice today I just sent pic of me in bath - toes only visible to wrong guy he'll be thinking what the fuck!! I also responded to some other guy with wrong message too - how many guys max do you speak with I've got 5 on the go 🙈

Quality. For both irons and sex.

I used to say quantity, and that's always welcome. But quality is more important overall.

Focus I've been up to 6/7 but to be honest more than about 3 I start getting confused 😆 totally almost did similar today

30 ah that's disappointing but re Mr S maybe you should give it a go? I totally get where you are, but he does have a point about when you find a connection. Could you find a middle ground and get him to see how it goes and take it slow?

So Mr Italian has not been in touch today which is fine, also I know he had a work course. But I would quite like him to text now! Kind of feel like he needs to text me tomorrow. I'm getting in my head now about the fact he kind of made a bit of a joke in his message to me when I got home last night which I did not reply to (because I was trying to play it cool) ugh I don't like this bit!

And Enthusiasm no, definitely not. Yes lots of men ask for boob pics - they are all to be avoided.

JeSuisPrest I've read your posts for a while and I'm heartbroken for you. I know this is going to go against the grain of the thread and all the advice everyone else has given but I think you should take some time out for yourself and avoid dating others. I'll post more tomorrow but just my two pence worth tonight.

No no I never considered sending a picture of my boobs what annoyed me was that he asked a few times. I was wondering if it happened to others often

He has apologized ignored him for a few days then he said hello again So chatting again

I prefer quality over quantity definitely.

I sort of encouraged Mr Footballer to leave, he was dropping hints to stay. He wasn't awful but the problem is the sex with Mr S is the best I have ever had so It's hard not to compare.

So much to catch up on!

@30somethingandsingle well that’s a let down! Pants!
@myoldbrainstoppedworking sometimes crises happen. I’m sure you’ll hear
@likeriding hurrah that sounds ace
@shit this is great news you took the plunge! We will wait for news
@Focus that’s a good sign that you have so many you get mixed up and u gave some random some toe porn not to worry!
@leonasa MrItaian needs to come through with a text
@enthusiasm welcome

Funny how your opinion of someone can change with just one text.
After a pleasant date with Mr Biker, I thought he would be worth a second date even though he didn't really give me fizzy knickers.

He messaged when he got home to say he enjoyed meeting me and would like to see me again. So far so good.
Then apologised for not standing up when I left (which I thought was a bit rude but I was rushing out). He said there was a reason he couldn't stand and it was a bit embarrassing. Now all I can think is Eeeww! How long was he sat there talking to me like that?