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Dating thread 154 - in which beards are encouraged.

999 replies

Crustaceans · 09/04/2019 19:13

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

Link to previous thread:
www.mumsnet.com/Talk/relationships/3543468-dating-thread-152-onwards-and-upwards

OP posts:
Ant330 · 14/04/2019 13:42

lifegoes thank you and yes a 45 year old man following 18 year old girls on IG is wierd! Even if I knew them well such as daughters of friends I wouldn't do that.
Bats I'm hoping you just haven't read my longer update above yet because I'm not going into more detail than that! Grin

vwman · 14/04/2019 13:58

Hi, I have been a lurker here for the last couple of weeks. You might have guessed I'm a man, going throught the frustrations of chatting to women who just want to be penpals rather than having any sort of relationship.

Just had a date with a potential fwb cancel on me for Monday, she says she is in hospital after haing an asthma, have to believe her.

@JeSuisPrest it was definately your fault for being such a desirable woman. It was performance anxiety without a doubt, but it is not your job to rescue him or anyone. Confession here it has happened to me a couple of times with a new partner. One who I ended up with for 18 years and another who was 16 years younger. Basically putting too much pressure on yourself to be the best lover she has ever had. However what should concern you is if he could not think of any other way of satisfying you without an erection..... think lesbian sex. A man always needs that in the locker should stress take its toll. It may indicate that he may not have the skills you need in the bedroom.

MyOldBrainStoppedWorking · 14/04/2019 13:59

Ant330 what a great update. Good luck with the future dates.

Batshit thanks. I may need to look at the messages more closely then and see if they are local. Annoying!

lifegoes that is very creepy.

Panamaxforte the majority of my OLD chats are like that - pulling teeth. I've no idea if they are really that boring or just juggling too many convos to put in some effort

RainbowHash · 14/04/2019 14:05

Hello, I'm a long-term lurker and have just dipped my toe into online dating via POF. Pls can someone advise if it is rude not to reply to messages? (Ie from individuals you know straight off you wouldn't be interested in). I really don't have the time or care to reply to everyone, but am also feeling a bit guilty - is it rude?!

Ant330 · 14/04/2019 14:15

Rainbow I only reply to those I'm interested in and ignore the rest. I think if you reply to blokes saying no thanks, you'll end up swamped with replies from men thinking "well she said no but we're talking". Of the few women I've dated they've all commented on very persistent men who seem unable/unwilling to accept no for an answer :)

Sunshineandflipflops · 14/04/2019 14:29

Hi Rainbow I don’t reply to messages from men I am not interested in, although only had this on Match as only people you match with on Tinder can message you.
I felt a little rude to start worth but I honestly didn’t have time to reply to all the obviously over 60/ugly/weird/desperate/too far away men who messaged me!

MyOldBrainStoppedWorking · 14/04/2019 15:11

Rainbow I used to reply to all messages. Mostly thanks but not what I'm looking for/too far away etc.
But it just opened up the conversation and a lot would start arguing back. "What do you mean? 2 hours drive is not far. Love overcomes distance" and on and on.
Most are just desperate for some contact.

Mythologies · 14/04/2019 15:16

Hi all,
Have been offline for a few days.
Will catch up.
Not a peep from Mr Games - think he realised I wasn’t interested.
Going to go back in my box and end my days alone.
Can’t be arsed with the effort I need to put in because I get no interest whatsoever.

ponyprincess · 14/04/2019 15:50

Mythologies I think we all feel that way sometimes but you will not end up alone as you are a prize!! It can be good to take a break from it all sometimes, and go back when ready (or bored and fancy swiping)

Panamaxforte that sounds like a really painfully dull and unengaging convo... Next!

Shitwithsugaron I am liking Mr Bookworm's style

JeSuisPret hopefully it was just nerves and alcohol-if everything else is good he's worth another chance

BatshitCrazyWoman sounds amazing with Mr BC!!!

MyOldBrainStoppedWorking · 14/04/2019 15:51

Mythologies I'd like to give you some words of encouragement but I'm getting the same lack of interest.
Just had 2 potential FWBs on Fab. Super keen to meet me until I sent a face pic. Then they said sorry, not my type.

Nothing on Tinder or POF.

Have to admit I'm jealous of people on here who seem to manage to gets irons\dates very easily.

Sunshineandflipflops · 14/04/2019 15:54

Is anyone else intrigued as to what everyone looks like on here? 😄

I’m particular about who I swipe on/go on a date with so i’m never fighting them off and only date one guy at a time.

Eesha · 14/04/2019 15:57

@Mythologies sometimes it's good to take a break so stops you overinvesting and hoping too much. You might feel a lot better for it.

JeSuisPrest · 14/04/2019 16:02

@RainbowHash If you're feeling bad about ignoring messages, why don't you try hiding your profile on POF and only message guys you like first? See how that goes for you?

HairyArsedMan · 14/04/2019 16:19

@RainbowHash If someone sends me a nice message, but they're not for me, I respond to thank them for the interest.

I'm not exactly overwhelmed with messages so it's not so onerous to respond politely. Other message amounts may vary ! On a couple of occasions it's opened up a conversation that I've been happy to continue - usually discussing the trials and tribulations of online dating as we do on here.

lifegoes · 14/04/2019 16:24

Quick question for your thoughts. (It's not me I promise)

Friend is dating a guy, she texts him and he often reads the message but doesn't reply. Yet can be seen on and offline for awhile. Then he replies hours later.

I personally think it's fine as he could be busy, she thinks it's disrespectful and is considering ending it.

Thoughts?

ItsAMiracle2015 · 14/04/2019 16:28

Curious guys; how does someone hide their location on Tinder?

HairyArsedMan · 14/04/2019 16:29

@lifegoes I use WhatsApp for on the fly arrangements with ex- re: childcare and deal with messages from family and friends overseas all the time. When I want to chat with a potential date, I'd prefer to do it outside of the hubbub of everyday life when it's a bit quieter. Having said that, it only takes a minute or two to cover this off with the person you're chatting to. She could just ask him ?

HairyArsedMan · 14/04/2019 16:29

@ItsAMiracle2015 I think it's an option you can pay for.

ItsAMiracle2015 · 14/04/2019 16:30

lifegoes if that was the only thing then nah I wouldn't be fussed as long as they did actually reply later.

Sunshineandflipflops · 14/04/2019 16:30

I think it would piss me off a bit of it were continuous but this is one of the reasons I have turned the ‘last online’ thing off! All I can see is if my message has been read and if they are online when I’m online (but not last seen).
If they are messages which require a thought out answer then it’s more understandable but sometimes a quick reply is better then none if you are short of time, in my opinion.

lifegoes · 14/04/2019 16:34

@ItsAMiracle2015 I think you can just switch it off in locations.

@HairyArsedMan I have told her to just ask him. As I personally read messages then go to reply and get distracted. So don't see a big deal. But as it's often I can see why she's getting annoyed. But he seems lovely in other areas.

@Sunshineandflipflops I've told her to stop looking. It can be rude, but he replies so not as she is being ignored completely. I have all mine off now

ItsAMiracle2015 · 14/04/2019 16:42

Mr Guitarist has everything off. Last seen and blue ticks and whilst it did annoy me I actually really like it now. Saves loads of unnecessary overthinking 🤷.

ItsAMiracle2015 · 14/04/2019 16:47

If she's willing to end things because of it then she should definitely just ask him first.

LilyRose88 · 14/04/2019 17:11

Jesuis it sounds like a combination of alcohol and nerves. I have dated two guys in the past who had this problem at the start, and it resolved after a month or so.

Well my sleepover with Mr Outdoors went very well. We ended up getting a bit drunk at his in the afternoon and went to bed rather early. It was good fun although more of the drunken fumbling sex than amazing quality. Mainly due to our drunkenness than any lack of skill on either side. And his equipment definitely works! We didn't dtd in the morning as his neighbour was doing DIY and knocked on his door to borrow stuff and it was a bit of a passion killer. But he was very sweet and brought me two cups of tea in bed (Mr Outdoors, not the neighbour Grin).

We went for a drive in the countryside this morning and had a pub lunch, after which he drove me home. Unfortunately one of my cats had decided to punish me for staying out all night and had peed and pooed in my living room which ruined the rather romantic/sexy plans we had hoped for. She has a littler tray for God's sake, and a cat flap! It was extremely embarrassing and he rather wryly told me that I had managed to dissuade him from his plans to get a cat!

We are going to meet up mid-week and have another sleepover next weekend. I managed to avoid asking him if he was dating anyone else as I would be surprised if he had the time, and anyway I would rather wait before having the 'exclusive' conversation. It gives me a bit or leeway too, in case I feel like meeting up with someone out of curiosity.

ponyprincess · 14/04/2019 17:11

lifegoes sometimes I read messages but don't reply till later if I am busy as I wait till I have time to reply properly or to have a conversation, assuming it is not something.urgent. I don't think it is necessarily rude but if it bothers your friend she should ask him about it or find someone who has a more compatible texting style