Dating thread 164. Fortune favours the brave

[Marlboroandmalbec34]

1. The first rule about the dating thread is 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

@WooMaWang are you crafty at all? I reckon a simple triangle style bikini top wouldn't be too hard to make, especially if you kept one ready made and used the strings, just sewed two bigger triangles.

I've sewn my own clothes before in the past, though, so YMMV.

I'm oddly invested in the bikini saga for some reason 😆😆

@MoreNiceCereal I’m not, oddly enough. Although my inner 12 year old boy still laughs at wang in @WooMaWangs username.

Mine, too

Re triangles - they don’t go anywhere near covering me up but they do hide my nipples!

I'd have to tie the triangle tops so tight that I'd probably decapitate myself.

Been talking to a guy on tinder, he had 2 pictures and looked hot. He's added 3 more tonight and they are awful 😫. He seems nice enough and I'd totally fancy him if he looks like the first 2 photos. How can men look so different in photos?? Women I get it with the make up etc.

Know how that feels @Lillyrose19

Before reuniting with Mr G there was a guy on fab I really liked the first impression of. I happened to log in yesterday because I was bored and his updated photo is just awful. Almost cant believe it's the same guy.

re: Shit pictures. I had that with a gut from Tinder, his whatsapp picture was awful. Almost didn't meet him. Loads better in real life....like his tinder pics. Worth a shot. We didn't get far due to opposite childcare schedules

a guy from tinder! Still haven't gone low enough to start dating stomachs

Ladies and gentlemen, I may have a date! Tomorrow evening, just a coffee, with an actual man.

FMFL 👏👏

@FMFL whoop whoop...he needs a name! So MrTall just left and he got a bit excited and gave me a bloody love bite! I'm not 17 years old! So what on earth do I use to cover the bleeding thing??

FMFL yes go you what are we calling him?

kermits haha no idea. Too warm for a polo neck

Oooh how about Mr VW... we haven’t messaged much, but he seems ok, he’s more of a ‘meet quickly’ type which is worth a try, considering my track record so far!

@kermitrulesok oh no! can it be covered with make up?

Morning all.

FLM i like the quick coffee dates saves weeks of messages.

kermit toothpaste? Lol.

Can i discuss the picture thing?
So the 3 on my bumble are very recent and according to my friend a true likeness of me.
Chatting to a guy yesterday whos profile pic was lovely asked he to send another as it was a profile shot.....it looks nothing like him!!
I do think both are him but i am disappointed i am not attracted to the second picture.

Going out with friends tonight and sort of agreed to meet with a guy i know for a quick drink. Will see how it goes.

No date offers from bumble since Mr very short but here's hoping.

Fingers crossed he's better looking in person, @GleefulGlitch! The picture thing seems to be a common issue.

Huzzah, @FMFL!! Can't wait to hear how it goes!

I've got a busy few days ahead which is just as well because I am very distracted thinking about Sunday with Mr TDB.

Sorry, Glee. I misread your post and thought you had a date with picture guy.

I have no advice for you, kermit, but hopefully a few layers of foundation will help??

@FMFL Yay, a date, so pleased for you 👍🏻

@kermitrulesok A bit of concealer or foundation? A little neck scarf in the style of Audrey Hepburn? A turtle neck sweater? Or just brazen it out? I'm sure we used to put toothpaste on them overnight to get rid of them but it might be an old wives tale 🤷🏻‍♀️😂

@Lillyrose19 If you get on well chatting, I think you should meet up. Photos are really not a good indicator of someone's attractiveness in person. If you really don't like him when you meet, it's one date 🤷🏻‍♀️

Who's doing what this weekend?

Also is anyone else hoping @LooUpdate and MrShakes have been locked in her bedroom shagging like rabbits all week 🤞🏻😂

More I was building up to a date with picture guy but the new pic he sent has put me off.
Am I being too picky?

Naked sleeper since teenager here...

I asked Miss BA if she would like to move to whatsapp, and got a "like to stay on here (pof)"...

So I have put the ball in her court by asking if she wanted to ask me anything.. Not had a response yet, so am assuming she isn't interested, and am moving on.. but will check back in on pof occasionally

@AverageGuy I'm sorry to say that she just doesn't sound that interested to me. Even if the thought of meeting is a little soon for her, moving onto WhatsApp shouldn't be an issue if she likes talking to you.
I'd move on to someone a little more enthusiastic.

I have my kids this weekend so no dates with Mr SAS but I can't wait to see him on Tuesday.

I have also been chatting with Mr Art and he is very keen for me to go and see his new place once he's in (he lives with his parents currently). I don't mind doing that as he's a lovely guy but I don't think I want to get back into anything more (although he should have another 'Mr Big' ).

@averageguy. Just let het go. As they say, she's just not that into you.

I get that a lot on POF. Start a conversation but after a few exchanges realise they must he talking to others as the communication is sparse.

It's called plenty of fish for a reason.....time to start searching again.