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23 replies

Littlelamb40 · 08/08/2020 16:05

Hello ladles

Why do divorced/separated men in there late 40s say they havnt got time for dating or not interested, yet still use these dating sites?
What exactly is their motive.

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chocolatesaltyballs22 · 08/08/2020 16:08

They want a shag.

Littlelamb40 · 08/08/2020 16:23

Surely this would irriate alot of woman to be used.
What woman would stand for that

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littlebirdieblue · 08/08/2020 16:44

Sex

Clumsyduck · 08/08/2020 16:46

Sex obvs . At least if they are honest about just wanting casual Stuff in their profile Then no one will get messed around 🤷🏻‍♀️ If that’s what u meant anyway . Some women also just want casual

Hardlyworking · 08/08/2020 16:57

@Littlelamb40

Surely this would irriate alot of woman to be used. What woman would stand for that
Suprise! Women like sex too 🙄
SexTrainGlue · 08/08/2020 16:58

They want an ego boost

birthdaybelle · 08/08/2020 17:10

Sex

AgeLikeWine · 08/08/2020 17:15

@Littlelamb40

Surely this would irriate alot of woman to be used. What woman would stand for that
Me, if I were single and looking for a bit of fun.

Women can enjoy casual sex, too. It’s sexist to suggest otherwise.

MaeDanvers · 08/08/2020 17:20

Because it’s a dating site which can encompass many things. Including casual dating - someone or people to spend time with, maybe sex, but not a fully committed serious relationship. Don’t see anything wrong in that, especially if people are upfront about what they want and what they can give.

BlusteryShowers · 08/08/2020 17:21

Better they be up front than lead someone on. Maybe if they have children, they don't want to start a serious relationship. There's nothing wrong with it as long as they're honest.

sofato5miles · 08/08/2020 17:29

TBH i am on sites and only want a casual thing. I have my kids, a home and a job. I just want someone to date once or twice a week, when i don't have my kids.

More than a FWB but less than a dull partner

Littlelamb40 · 08/08/2020 17:30

Its when there not honest I find hard to understand.
Some say I dont know what I want or never tell you anything or give any clues.
Why dont they just tell you up front they only want sex instead of messing you around.

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sofato5miles · 08/08/2020 17:30

Full^ not dull. But both work 🤣

IndieTara · 08/08/2020 17:37

@sofato5miles no dull is correct

Littlelamb40 · 08/08/2020 17:38

🤣😂

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Elieza · 08/08/2020 18:31

I used to be on OLD and I put on my profile that I wasn’t into a casual relationship or one night stand - And those casual shaggers STILL pursued me.
Read my profile you thick bastards. Did my head right in.

Like they thought they were so wonderful and good in bed I’d change my mind about my stance. Er, no I don’t think so fuck boy.

Littlelamb40 · 08/08/2020 18:46

@Elieza I know the feeling. Its because a majority of men only want sex! I'm yet to meet someone who wants a relationship.

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Littlelamb40 · 08/08/2020 18:47

On a rare occasion there is sometimes men who want a relationship. Then after a few dates change their minds as suddenly say they want casual! Or don't say anything.

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CodenameVillanelle · 08/08/2020 18:47

@Littlelamb40

Surely this would irriate alot of woman to be used. What woman would stand for that
Me? I don't have time for a committed relationship but I like to have one or two casual things going on.
CodenameVillanelle · 08/08/2020 18:49

@Littlelamb40

On a rare occasion there is sometimes men who want a relationship. Then after a few dates change their minds as suddenly say they want casual! Or don't say anything.
People are allowed to change their minds. They might realise after a few dates they couldn't have a relationship with you so back off?
Littlelamb40 · 08/08/2020 18:52

Your right , I know a guy who has been on Pof and match for 7 years!l and never come of. What is wrong with men to be on that long. They just jump from woman to woman and not care about their feelings.

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GilbertMarkham · 08/08/2020 20:42

I used to wonder who the women were that reinforced men's impression that women are on dating sites for sex and hookups (because I wasn't and would not be). Then I met a woman through toddler stuff, she's a single mum, and although at one point she was looking for a late, she mostly uses them for sex. It was through her that I had the aha moment, "it's women like her that these men get that impression from" ... Because before that I was bamboozled as to how long the men could maintain their illusion.

GilbertMarkham · 08/08/2020 20:43

*ltr

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