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I put myself on the line and now I’m a bit mortified. Hand hold anyone?

144 replies

SaucepanWater · 08/01/2020 14:18

I met someone for a date on Saturday night. I liked him and instead of holding my nerve I got very, very drunk. I’m not sure it was necessarily noticeable to him that was THAT drunk, as I am not a falling over sort of drunk but I became extremely chatty (through nerves and alcohol) and I said all sorts of things that aren’t really me...flirting a bit with the barman and stuff like that. Being very over the top in general, talking about stuff and being louder than usual.

I hardly ever drink much and never get drunk on dates! All in all I was not myself and couldn’t wait to get out of there. Understandably when we said goodbye he said that it had been nice but ‘we’ probably both know there’s no connection here. And that was that.

I was so annoyed at myself for this as we’d had some nice chats leading up to the date and I really fancied him. I decided to text last night and say basically could we have a re run...I didn’t feel I was myself and that I was feeling shy so had too much to drink. I tried to make a joke out of it and said obviously no pressure but I liked him. He’s not read it yet (has read receipts on texts). I feel a bit sick for sending it! Usually I’m very confident on dates and would never behave like this.

Don’t know what I’m asking really, maybe a bit of a hand hold as I wait for the rejection text.

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Bluntness100 · 08/01/2020 16:56

Fair enough text, you recognised the issue, asked him out, and left it up to him. He may still be at work, so don't hide behind your sofa yet.

SaucepanWater · 08/01/2020 16:57

Kitty thanks I am trying to be calm Grin

God knows why I have to like this one so much! Why couldn’t it have been one of the ones I wasn’t bothered about!

I don’t want to see a glass of wine again for quite a while Blush

I’m not really expecting him to say yes to the idea but I know I will feel sad when he doesn’t. He was quite an upfront person and has a very busy life with work and family so I am pretty sure he just will find it easier and less awkward to either ignore or politely decline. So I am expecting that. It just feels a bit shit!

Probably part of me likes him more because of this. I’m sure if we’d already arranged to see each other he’d not be as attractive to me as he seems to be right now!

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Bluntness100 · 08/01/2020 16:58

I'm impressed though. You had a date with him sat, it's only wed and you've had two other dates since then, with two other guys, that's fairly impressive going 🤣

ChipsyChopsy · 08/01/2020 16:59

I think your honesty and bravery are positive attributes, anyone who thinks different aren't the guy for you anyway. The text is a barometer of his suitability going forward.

OnlyTheTitOfTheIceberg · 08/01/2020 17:01

It's possible that he just didn't feel it regardless and it had nothing to do with how much you drank. My only slight reservation is if on the one hand you've explained you didn't behave naturally because you had too much to drink through nerves/shyness, then pretty much in the next sentence said "let me know if you want to go for another drink!" or WTTE, it might make him think he'd just be in for more of the same. I respect you for texting him as I doubt I'd have had the nerve, but it might have been better to suggest catching up again in a non-drink-related context.

Anyway, assume he's going to ignore it and try to put it out of your head as much as possible. Even if you hadn't had a drink there may not have been a spark. He might have dated someone else since and decided to see her exclusively. He might be an abusive twat and you've had a lucky escape. Onwards and upwards!

TheWeeMacGregors · 08/01/2020 17:01

Also think you have done the right thing, good for you, it’s really mature I think!

StealthNinjaMum · 08/01/2020 17:01

I think you did the right thing texting him. There are two outcomes 1. He gives you a second chance - great! 2. He still isn’t interested - you haven’t actually lost anything in this scenario.

Obviously i’m keeping my fingers crossed that it’s the first outcome and in two years i get to wear a hat to a lovely virtual Mumsnet wedding!

Stronger2020 · 08/01/2020 17:02

Hmm three hours on read, I don’t think you’re getting a response. Sad

Do love the irony of you suggesting to go for a drink though Grin

SaucepanWater · 08/01/2020 17:06

Haha yep, a lunch Monday and coffee Tuesday! I got straight back on the horse Grin

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Bluntness100 · 08/01/2020 17:07

Good for you 🤣

SaucepanWater · 08/01/2020 17:09

Thank you for all the nice posts. I don’t feel so alone in my panic now GrinGrin

I think I would rather no reply than the one I am likely to get. I actually can imagine him saying something like ‘thanks for the message but it wasn’t the drinking, I just didn’t feel it’

That will be rather shit won’t it.

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sofato5miles · 08/01/2020 17:10

God, my ex husband and I got HAMMERED on our first date. But we were both nervous and, crucially, into each other.

I don't think the alcohol was the issue here, sorry to say. It sucks when you fancy someone more than they fancy you..Sad

SaucepanWater · 08/01/2020 17:12

Sofa I sense it wasn’t either.

He probably doesn’t know what to say does he.

So embarrassing. I did like him a lot though so I’m trying to think that it’s not something I would generally do and sometimes you have to go out on a limb. Or something like that...maybe...

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Bluntness100 · 08/01/2020 17:12

He's not going to say that,,,not unless he's a Total twat.

yogo · 08/01/2020 17:16

I think fair play for trying.

In all honesty I think he'll say no but I hope he replies regardless.

sofato5miles · 08/01/2020 17:18

@SaucepanWaterSaucepan of course you do, fortune favours the brave and all that. It's tough when it doesn't work out

I am 46 and have a date planned with a 35 year old next week and am bricking it. You just have to get out there and possibly make better choices than me

nocluewhattodoo · 08/01/2020 17:22

I think good for you for trying. I am always very upfront with people, and I've been rejected, but it's not that bad! You clearly don't have an issue getting dates, so onwards and upwards with a lesson learnt

lovemenorca · 08/01/2020 17:22

Flirting with the bar man?

If genders revered we’d all be saying - avoid avoid avoid!

SaucepanWater · 08/01/2020 17:23

Flirting was an exaggeration really, I meant chatty, overly with people. Including the barman. It just wasn’t me and it’s not my style at all.

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anothernamejeeves · 08/01/2020 17:23

I have real deja vu with this thread

SaucepanWater · 08/01/2020 17:25

Another what was the outcome?!

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lovemenorca · 08/01/2020 17:25

You and your friends know that wasn’t “you”

He doesn’t. And if it were me - I would not want to see you again

FlossieTeacakesFurCoat18 · 08/01/2020 17:25

I think it's cool you sent it! You have nothing to lose and otherwise you might always have been wondering if you could have salvaged something from the date. At least you've tried!

Bluntness100 · 08/01/2020 17:34

And if it were me - I would not want to see you again

I wouldn't worry. Based on that post, if you were him I doubt she'd want to see you again either.

dodgeballchamp · 08/01/2020 17:54

I don’t think even if he said he wasn’t feeling it just in general but not because of the drinking that would be that bad would it? I’ve been on loads of dates where I just simply don’t fancy them, and vice versa - I’ve had polite messages from guys saying sorry there just wasn’t a spark and I’ve said similar back. I think I’d actually prefer that to someone thinking I’m a raving pisshead!