Dating thread 177. Drinking Prosecco on our own trying to arrange a christmas snog

[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. Know your worth.
8. If it's not fun, stop.
9. Loo update is mandatory.

10. No dating the thread. 11. Treat others as you'd like to be treated 12. Any relationship you have that could get ruined by having a conversation about your feelings, standards and/or expectations wasn't really stable enough to begin with 13. The things you choose to ignore/ tolerate now are the reasons you will break up in the future

Link to Info on Dating Websites & Apps www.mumsnet.com/Talk/relationships/3514717-List-of-Dating-Site-Info-Dating-Thread

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Optional: Please give your irons (potential dates you are talking to) nicknames like Mr Scottish. Initials are allowed (Mr S) when you are an item

OMG OMG this is freaking hilarious. That old iron I was debating whether to contact or not? I just got notified he's following me on IG!!!

So obviously he doesn't know I've been notified but I obviously need to post something on there soon. Mostly it's pics of my kids and things I've made with the odd selfie so I can't go off piste and do something totally slutty but what can I post? Suggestions please.

Also this is the same on who, less than a couple of weeks ago, viewed my profile on LinkedIn.

Someone's thinking about me as much as I'm thinking about him....

lovemusic not exclusive with my fwb. Don't see them with other friends.

@Lovemusic33 that defo makes sense. It’s just all these terms now are confusing 🤷🏼‍♀️.

@NoMoreWeepingAndWanking can you follow him ?

Erm to get his attention maybe a pic of a bubble bath with candles and wine 🤷🏼‍♀️

His profile is private so I'd have to request to follow him... I think best to remain apparently uninterested for now...

Bubble bath idea might be a bit sad single...?

Awww @JeSuisPrest It all sounds so delightful.

I was thinking maybe he’d suggest he join you 😂

@Lovemusic33 For me the big difference between a FWB and a relationship are the detachment on emotions, the clarity on what the relationship is and no future plans and that lack of day to day entwinement in each others lives.

Jane - not his style

Haha I never like more than 10 people a day @shitwithsugaron so I hadn’t noticed 😂. most men in my age range are 🤢

Sorry sunshine missed your post. No this is a new iron so no previous issues about trains. They were cancelled. Hes checked in whilst I've been out but hasn't asked for a specific time to rearrange so I'll see

Just got back from a date so thought I’d check up on this thread.

I also have never liked more than 10 people in one day. I also tend to, even if I see someone I like, wait for them to message me.

I haven’t experienced any glitchyness. I don’t think you can delete messages on Hinge so that’s a bit odd.

I have a policy of pressing X on any guy who hasn’t left a comment. That may be too harsh though.

Just a quick update from me - he proposed and I said YES! I know it's only been 3 months but when you know, you know. We are not in any rush to get married, after all, I'm still married to STBXH, lol.
He just ticks all my boxes and for once in my life I'm head over heels in love with someone rather than carried away by someone loving me, if that makes sense.
I am so happy!
jesuis sounds like you have found a keeper too. I think we both deserve it as we've certainly put in the effort!

@TooOldForThis67 wow congratulations! 🎉

Holy cow, congratulations!! What a way to end the year!

Omg - a proposal! Congratulations!!!
And here's me being excited because I'm being social media stalked by an old iron lol

Wow @TooOldForThis67 congratulations to you 💍👍🏻, you're obviously not too old for this!!

Congratulations toooldforthis

@TooOldForThis67 congratulations that's amazing! 🥂

tooold congratulations, that’s fantastic. You’re a brave, lucky lady.

perfectpretender good luck today with Mr G.

Four solid days of adult DC, DF and various friends here have been wonderful fun. Part of my problem re final DD moving out is that they are all brilliant company and very supportive of me. So I miss the fun we have. Plus my puppy is pining desperately for my old dog which is emotionally wearing but easier to deal with when DC are around. Anyway, they’ll all be gone the day after tomorrow and I’ll be alone NYE. Terrified but strangely exhilarated. Think I might finally be growing up!

Congratulations @TooOldForThis67

@Dawsoncreek how did the date go ? Was it a first date

@TooOldForThis67 congrats !!!! 3 months since your first contact or 3 months as a couple ? X