Would you date yourself?

[JoeyBartonHanson]

And why

I wouldn't , I'm not that interesting as a person.

I only got to page 2 but most of these responses make me sad. If you wouldn’t date yourself (hypothetically of course as the thought is bit a bit weird!) then how can you expect anyone else to date you?

And as for the single parent issue...there are WAY worse things to be than a single parent! I am proud of my kids and how I have risen to the single parent challenge through no fault of my own over the last 18 months and that makes me part of who I am today. Although I am a single parent, they have a very good dad so I’m not looking for anyone to fill that role.

Yes, I bloody well would date myself!

Nope, 'cos opposites attract

I would give myself a good seeing to though 😁

@sourdoh

If I am told I’m intimidating I absolutely take that as a compliment. I’m a woman of fierce intelligence and even fiercer opinions. I’m not particularly collaborative and compromise doesn’t doesn’t come easily to me. Conversely a man has to be intelligent enough and a strong enough character to stand up to that. If they can’t, it’s their loss not mine.

I’m a catch on one hand, but I’m also difficult to be with sometimes. I try to mitigate the ‘negative’ side of my character but at the same time I make no apology for who I am.

I think anyone would be lucky to date me, but I agree that opposites attract!

If I'm honest. I don't know why my dh is still with me.

Absolutely, I am fabulous

Absofuckinglutely!

I would date me as I think I have a bubbly personality, lots of interests, am fun, well educated, articulate and energetic. I am also a great baker and am kind and caring.

But I don't think I'm a great long term relationship prospect due to low self esteem and up and down depression. Plus I seem unable to get a proper job so am self employed and in a financially precarious position.

Thank goodness I'm married and DH seems willing to put up with me!

Hell yes, I’m funny and fabulous! I’d even marry me!

No.
I'm very dowdy, in bad shape and don't look after myself (and it shows)

Interesting question, not one I'd thought about in my 20 years single - I suppose the answer has to be no, as I suspect I give off a 'steer clear' vibe!

I don't take much care of my appearance (hair well cut & clean but not 'styled', no makeup, minimal interest in clothes though I hope I'm rarely mistaken for a bag lady), I'm hopeless at flirting, I love a good laugh but rarely seem to connect humour with a stranger.

So no, I don't think I'd catch my eye TBH. Food for thought, thank you!

No. I'm neurotic and a control freak.
Anxiety means I sap the joy out of life a lot of the time.

Hells yes! I'm a pain in the ass, chubby, mentally unwell and insecure. But I'm funny, good fun, intelligent, and good looking, despite my giant arse.

No way. I’m really hard work. Poor DH is an absolute saint.

No, but only because DH is so opposite to me and complements me so well I’d never date anyone like me again. I have in the past, but switching from my usual type to DH was a huge watershed moment and so if I ever had to date again (hoping sorely I wouldn’t) then I would look for someone more like him than me.

I'd use me for sex, as I'm good at it

@footchewer haha you're funny. I'd totally date you

Ha, I'm not saying! But it's a smashing question and I'm going to give it some serious thought.

Yes I would. I have a nice face and kind nature, and despite being a very fierce feminist and a bit of a whirlwind, I'm a big softie really. Just got to know how to melt me.

Funny thread! Yes I'd date myself but there is a but! I'm reasonably attractive, have lots of friends, I'm funny, a decent cook, financially stable.

BUT, I'm a single parent with very little free time plus expect very high quality chat to keep me interested or even to go on a date with. So that would put me off when there are much more available people out there!

I’m not really my type in women (which is probably a good thing; maybe that’s how narcissists are born)

I’m a brilliant catch though; financially solvent, can fix machines and great hair.

If you want someone who is kind, big boobs, scrubs up well for 50 odd, cooks well , dressed youthfully, knows a lot about politics and business, likes a laugh, loves food and wine and travel, I’m you woman. If however you want someone very into sex and need constant texting then I wouldn’t date me

No, I'm a grumpy twat. And annoying when drunk

Reading some of these answers is very depressing - do people really think like that about themselves?!

I definitely would date me - I'm a catch, anyone who gets to date me has won the prize!

Not in an 'up my arse' kind of way, just I think everyone deserves to feel like that about themselves.

I am currently single and believe if I felt about myself the way that some posters do then I wouldn't trust the judgement of someone who chose to date me? - if that makes sense?!

Love yourself first - that's my plan (time will tell if it works).