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OLD is becoming really vile-where are the manners???

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Nadia86 · 11/02/2020 19:38

Just a rant really.Online dating last 6 months.My two previous serious relationships were from OLD so I was positive to go on it again.
Just to clarify-I am not against it,Im not desperate,I had great RL dates.I dont hate men lol....But Im sick of lack of manners,basic etiquette,basic kindness from men I either chat to or meet.

  • awful questions such us -whats your weight hun?,can you fuck like a pornstar?, I know are vegetarian - would you have my sausage??? I was even offered money for sex!
These guys dont get my time or energy and are blocked.I have a thick skin I laugh at it ,ii is what it is but Im still thinking-what the actual fuck? Some of these men have daughters! Recently though Ive been getting more and more fed up with men's behaviour ,those I went on dates with.Often late, forgetting their wallets, getting drunk. Or if the date went well I always send a message to thank them and I get no reply!I don't expect a guy to fall in love with me -most of the time I dont want a second date myself but to not even reply to thank me or anything??? One guy I spent 4 hours with- fabulous dinner,drinks,we talked all the time. I never expect anything afterwards I know how things go but again I sent a text to say thank you and heard nothing and that was 4 days ago!How rude! Im independent,have friends,I actually enjoy dating but also hate being one of millions of girls men have at their fingertips. Some dates seemed more like a job interview especially with men who are experienced with OLD. Not sure what Im asking. Should I carry on?Call men out on their shitty behaviour? Im just angry. Hate wasting my time yet Im prepared to invest it in finding the right person but Im really loosing my patience.
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Isitreally77 · 14/02/2020 17:55

@Nadia86 those battle scars are hard going. I was chatting with a friend yesterday and she was spot on when she told me that she thought the reason I was holding back asking my gym instructor out was because I'm scared, I don't want to get hurt and I don't know whether I can trust a man again(her words). My ex didht cheat but it wasn't a good marriage, it broke me when it fell apart and I'm not sure I can put myself through all that again. She did point out that if he is divorced he probably has all those feelings too.

Nadia86 · 14/02/2020 18:02

@Isitreally77 so true. Desperately trying to get it right and trying not to get hurt might actually mean we avoid getting close to men . Its good to be careful though!

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susandelgado · 15/02/2020 14:50

Has anyone tried dating sites lint Guardian Soulmates and Classic fm Romance?

susandelgado · 15/02/2020 14:51

"Like" lol

Nadia86 · 17/02/2020 18:40

@Justwondering3696 and others who jave asked.
I am treating Fab just like another dating website. Its very full of nudity but this doesnt bother me. I have chatted with maybe 4 guys ,2 dropped off as soon as I said I do not use KIK....The other 2 have many many verifications and reviews all positive ,both seem inteligent and we actually chat about all sorts. Agreed to meet one for coffee on Friday then will see.
I block men regularly as soon as they send first message ( most do not even bother to write a proper sentence) or because I do not like their pictures.
I am super selective and super picky. I take it slow , just on it when I get a message I have not done a search myself.
I cannot say whether it is a positive or negative experience- minus the dick picks I really do not see that much difference in terms of quality of conversations or men comparing to other ,"vanila" ,sites.
The weird thing happened when I read the reviews of one of the guys for the first time- just felt uneasy,like I was actually a bit sad I was reading reviews about an actual human being even though they were all great and kind reviews.Weird feeling like reading up on a toy or a new car. And also made me feel a bit unequal in terms of my own experiences- some of these guys have literally done it all ! And Im not exactly simply vanila etc Ive had lots of sex in my life yet reading these reviews made me feel like I have done nothing so what would I bring into the deal here?Will he enjoy me?Will I get a nice review?! That part really bothers me.
Will meet that guy might even end up having sex with someone from there and enjoy it. Just not sure I like the "transactional" feel of it all and I am the least romantic person in the world.

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Justwondering3696 · 17/02/2020 19:12

@Nadia86 it is a bit like shopping off Amazon lol I used KIK before I didn't know it was a cheaters app I met a really nice guy we went for drinks then a hotel I didn't see him again as he lives too far but we gave each other a lovely review. I m on Bumble now but not having a lot of luck either people are so fickle it's annoying .I wouldn't worry too much it's whether you click and enjoy which is important good luck keep us updated

Nadia86 · 17/02/2020 20:03

@Justwondering3696 thank you :)

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Nadia86 · 17/02/2020 20:03

@Justwondering3696 and goodluck to you too 😊

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Justwondering3696 · 17/02/2020 20:48

Thanks think we I'll both need it 😂

okiedokieme · 17/02/2020 21:44

It's just the wrong people, I met some real idiots, then I met "the one". I'm moving in as soon as I get a new job there.

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