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Dating Thread 165: The bravest thing you will ever do is love again ❤

999 replies

JeSuisPrest · 23/07/2019 21:21

  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!

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OP posts:
Marlboroandmalbec34 · 26/07/2019 07:10

So I have woken up to some horrible message from Mr Tennis about how I am not even worth been friends with as he is looking for fun people. I let him down really gently I thought after our second date by saying I thought he was a great guy but wasn’t feeling it romantically. I have not responded but blocked and deleted. Feel crap though! It’s Stbxh MO to send me crap through the night when he has had a drink ☹️

Sunshineandflipflops · 26/07/2019 07:14

Oh @Marlboroandmalbec34 how horrible.

I'm not sure which one Mr Tennis was but he sounds like he can't handle rejection very well and that's not your fault. You've done the right thing in blocking and deleting and it's a good job you saw his true colours now and not after a few more dates.

Sunshineandflipflops · 26/07/2019 07:17

I opened my birthday card from MrSAS this morning and it's really sweet. He says I'm always special and has actually written a few lines in it, not just the standard 'To Sunshine, from MrSAS'

It's signed off 'best wishes, MrSAS xxx' so that will do me 😊

Ant330 · 26/07/2019 08:05

Horrid few days and not sure what's going to happen with MissH and I. Over the space of 48 hours we've both managed to say or do things that remind us of our exes, and although I think I'm managing to move past it, I'm not sure that she is..

We talked and messaged into the early hours this morning and things seem a bit better, just hoping we can get past this and that she doesn't end it before we see each other on Sat night.Sad

Sunshineandflipflops · 26/07/2019 08:06

Ah @Ant330 I'm sorry to hear that. Just remember that's it's still really early days though for you two and you are still getting to know each other.
Keep talking.

AverageGuy · 26/07/2019 08:27

sunshine Grin sounds like you are smitten...

Marlboro Flowers some of us can take rejection like a man, some like children...

Ant also Flowers I agree, keep the communication going.

I have an iron! Shock I'll call her Miss small as she is only five foot (I'm going to tower above her!). Got chatting on pof, and we are trying to arrange a date! Grin One small red flag - she has her (very young) grandchild living with her after her daughter passed away earlier this year... I'm not sure how I feel about that, but lets see how the date goes...

Sunshineandflipflops · 26/07/2019 08:36

Yay @AverageGuy!

I wouldn't worry too much about the grandchild thing right now. Meet and see if you like each other.
She's obviously had a tough time recently and is doing a wonderful thing with her grandchild.

Yes, I am very smitten. I like this guy a lot. Really looking forward to my holiday but also, for once, really looking forward to coming home. He's got the date I'm back on his planner and is coming over as soon as the kids get picked up. Just hope we're not too delayed getting back! I will be driving so we can get home faster 😁

Coffeeandchocolate9 · 26/07/2019 09:26

Ha ha sunshine at your lack of self control, I'd have opened the card too 😁

@Marlborough sorry Mr Tennis was a twat 😒 glad you found out sooner rather than later though.

@Ant oh nooo!!! As others have said, keep talking. Truthful statements affirming your like for her could help. Hugs xx

It's the one where coffee & 5in1 might finally get to dtd tonight! Shock if we both survive the heat until then Hmm

CassettesAreCool · 26/07/2019 09:34

Ant noooo! Of course being with someone can trigger memories or previous partners, it's something that can be worked through I'm sure. Everything crossed for you.

AverageGuy I'm chuffed to bits about your iron. I knew it was just a matter of time Smile

Sunshine enjoy your holiday and coffee enjoy Mr 5in1.

AverageGuy · 26/07/2019 09:35

coffee it's much cooler where I am. Looks like it might rain...

AverageGuy · 26/07/2019 09:37

Thanks cassettes So am I Smile

CodLiverOil556 · 26/07/2019 10:36

@Ant330 oh no! Let's hope it's just a blip and with lots of talking and honesty you can get through it.

@Sunshineandflipflops aww I'm smiling for you! Enjoy your holiday!

@AverageGuy whoo hoo! When's the big date?

@Marlboroandmalbec34 some blokes just can't take rejection as their egos get bruised well boo fucking hoo to that!

@Coffeeandchocolate9 trying not to think of others getting it in when I'm not seeing MrT til Sunday! Hope your date is a fantastic one!

AverageGuy · 26/07/2019 10:42

Kermit I'm hoping Thursday. She can't get childcare until then...

I'll keep you all posted... Grin

Miss BA is still on the scene, but I'm not taking her seriously. Her messages are so infrequent and terse. Confused

There is no "flow" to the conversation. I know I should probably bin her, but (according to her pictures) she is just too damn good looking... (shallow, I know...)

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Sunshineandflipflops · 26/07/2019 11:04

Oh @shitwithsugaron Sad

I'm sure you'll sort things out with some more talking. It's sounds like you both did/said things you maybe regret.

You must have been quite nervous meeting so many people you didn't know in one go and when he is the only person you know, it's really difficult to just do your own thing while he mingles.

You've got through other difficulties and I'm sure you'll do the same this time x

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JeSuisPrest · 26/07/2019 11:23

@shitwithsugaron If you genuinely think he's over reacting then don't try to appease him or apologise - that will really set the bar for how he expects you to make amends for everything that you disagree about or situation which doesn't go exactly how he expected. He might have a think today and realise he's been a bit of a twat, or he'll give you the silent treatment and wait for you to make the right noises. I think if you've gone to an event together and you know no one else, then the onus is on him to keep you close at hand and make you feel included.

@Ant330 That's the kind of thing that would send my anxiety into orbit, but like everyone says keep talking to her. I think it's around this stage you both start seeing the "real" other person and take things to the next level. Accepting that the other person has flaws is all part of a healthy relationship but that doesn't mean putting up with shit or being unhappy. I hope you manage to move on from it and are the stronger for it. She does sound as smitten as you do, so fingers crossed she just needs a bit of time to reflect that you might have done one knobby thing, but you've done a hundred other things that are nothing like her ex.

@AverageGuy Don't think too much about Miss Small's situation - she obviously feels she's got enough free time to have a relationship with someone and hopefully she has a good support system in place.

@Marlboroandmalbec34 What a tosspot (Mr Tennis).

@Coffeeandchocolate9 Fingers crossed for tonight.

@Looupdate How are you doing? Flowers

Had a horrible meeting with STBXH last night. He still loves me, doesn't want to get divorced, he's a changed man, he would never cheat on me again, he knows what he's got to lose Confused. He basically spent an hour crying into his pint whilst I was telling him I was divorcing him whether he agreed to it or not. Then I had to drop DD off at his this morning, and he cried again (not in front of her thank God). Then he phoned me when I got to work begging again. I'm fucking drained with it all and I have to see him again tonight to pick up DD after work. Spoke to MrC who was so fucking lovely I just want to cry even more. On top of all that MrPlumber phoned me for an hour last night - told him about ex still loving me and MrC not loving me Sad and I'm so grateful he's still in my life as a friend, he is absolutely solid in what he says and the advice he gives - he says to give MrC time, but don't let it go on indefinitely if I need to hear "I love you" but if he's doing the loving stuff and saying everything but that, then is it really a big issue? He's got a new lady friend and I'm pleased for him, he deserves someone amazing in his life. Smile

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CassettesAreCool · 26/07/2019 11:25

shitwith hmmm it does seem to be all about him, again. He can't get past a ruined night? Poor lamb. Behaviour yesterday on both sides may have been poor but waking up petulant is not a good look in my view.

AverageGuy · 26/07/2019 11:25

shitwith Flowers Difficult situation. I hope it gets resolved.

Surely he must see he didn't particularly treat you very well? and of course it was the hottest day ever yesterday, so tempers were probably already a bit frayed...

CassettesAreCool · 26/07/2019 11:33

averageguy no need to 'bin' Miss BA, who sounds quite peremptory and rude by the way, because that is putting too many eggs in Miss Small's basket. I find it's amazing what having more than one iron does for keeping me grounded and fighting off the over-investment monkey.

jesuis that is rubbish (your STBXH, not Mr C and Mr P bless them). I can only suggest no more one-to-one meetings is the way to go. It's not your responsibility to get him to accept what is happening. That stopped when he cheated on you.

Sunshineandflipflops · 26/07/2019 11:33

It sounds like the heatwave has brought out a few cracks and emotions over the last few days so hugs to everyone who needs them today.

@JeSuisPrest I'm sorry about your ex, that must have been really hard for you, especially as he was the one who broke your marriage up. It must be a real eye opener to see you have moved on.
My kids came home this morning from their dad's and had got me an early birthday present of my favourite alcoholic drink, mixers and glasses, all in a lovely basket with some chocolates that I like. It was lovely but I know it really came from my ex and him choosing all my favourite things was really bittersweet. Reminded me of the man I married and loved, not the one who had an affair and tore our family apart Sad

FMFL · 26/07/2019 11:53

@Marlboroandmalbec34 Frankly Mr Tennis can shove it.

@JeSuisPrest I’ll bet ‘emotionally drained’ doesn’t quite cover it. Hope you’re doing ok.

FMFL · 26/07/2019 11:59

Had a two hour conversation with Mr Bucket last night; upshot is that we’ve rescheduled first date to tonight! He’s driving to my home town, which makes me feel a bit more confident than if I was meeting him halfway (I know virtually everyone here so could get myself out of a sticky situation sharpish). Plus if he bails I haven’t made too much of an effort Grin. What to wear...black jeans/top combo or maybe a dress? I feel like I know him better than Mr VW as we’ve spent a long time on the phone this week.

Sunshineandflipflops · 26/07/2019 12:12

Just changing the subject slightly, I was just messaging my friend about my evening with Mr SAS and actually typed out 'Mr SAS' instead of his actual name. I hope I don't ever actually call him that to his face, he'll think I'm crazy 😂🤣😂

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