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Would you date someone who...

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Nelson44 · 23/10/2020 15:27

Then suggest the next one

I will start
Has been married 4 times

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Tiredeyesneedsleep · 25/10/2020 11:35

@hillfda

I wasn't saying you're unemployed. I took two examples from your list. I wouldn't date someone like that, I couldn't be with someone with no ambition it's depressing.

I have loads of ambition, shs doesn't. She has just never been interested in anything other than fixed hours and no stress. She doesn't need to work, we each had our own houses before we met. She works for the social side only and we both enjoy our free time much more than being stressed about trying to climb a tree that we don't need to climb.

Other than being overweight or a huge age gap, I honestly can't tbi k of a si gke thing that if looked at as part of an overall package would be valid reason to not date someone without understanding the circumstances behind it.
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hillfda · 25/10/2020 11:29

I wasn't saying you're unemployed. I took two examples from your list. I wouldn't date someone like that, I couldn't be with someone with no ambition it's depressing.

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Givemeabreak88 · 25/10/2020 11:23

Tiredeyesneedsleep

Well I wouldn’t date someone who had been to prison and I’m sure a lot wouldn’t maybe some people just have different standards?? I’m sure many men wouldn’t date me a single mum to 4 children so I don’t feel bad for having my own preferences

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Tiredeyesneedsleep · 25/10/2020 11:21

@hillfda

How is dating someone with no ambition and unemployed for 2 years good. Some people have higher standards that's all.

Didn't say I was unemployed.

I took four years off after selling my business and have recently started my new one. I assume you would have just said no straight away.

Re prison. I certainly would say a blanket no to anyone who had been in prison without having a full understanding of the circumstances. One of the nicest women I know did 4 years
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Smallsteps88 · 25/10/2020 11:19

@Tiredeyesneedsleep

Wow. So between me and my larter we tick 16 of the "wouldn't date" items listed here.

Don't drive
Tatoos
Don't see kid's
Haven't worked for two years
Bisexual
Love Anal sex
Hate pets
No ambition
Others i can't be arsed reading back over.

You are a seriously shallow and judgemental group.

There’s a lid for every pot. You found yours, yours wouldn’t fit on others.
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hillfda · 25/10/2020 11:01

@TeaStory

“Would you date someone with 6 fingers?”

Yes, I’d think it was cool Blush

Would you date someone who didn’t “believe in” acknowledging birthdays?

Maybe because I don't really care for a fuss on my birthday

Would you date someone that gambles?
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hillfda · 25/10/2020 11:00

How is dating someone with no ambition and unemployed for 2 years good. Some people have higher standards that's all.

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Givemeabreak88 · 25/10/2020 10:58

Well I call it having standards. You must have some cut off points?? Like would you date someone whose just come out of prison Hmm

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TeaStory · 25/10/2020 10:54

“Would you date someone with 6 fingers?”

Yes, I’d think it was cool Blush

Would you date someone who didn’t “believe in” acknowledging birthdays?

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Tiredeyesneedsleep · 25/10/2020 10:50

@Givemeabreak88

Got to love it when people get annoyed that others won’t date them Grin are people not allowed to have a preference anymore!

Loads of fun dates in the 18 months I was single, easily over 100.

I would have never met my parter or had any of the other dates if we both worked to a set of arbitrary requirements someone had to meet before you even met them
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Givemeabreak88 · 25/10/2020 10:44

Got to love it when people get annoyed that others won’t date them Grin are people not allowed to have a preference anymore!

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Tiredeyesneedsleep · 25/10/2020 07:37

Wow. So between me and my larter we tick 16 of the "wouldn't date" items listed here.

Don't drive
Tatoos
Don't see kid's
Haven't worked for two years
Bisexual
Love Anal sex
Hate pets
No ambition
Others i can't be arsed reading back over.

You are a seriously shallow and judgemental group.

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HamHock · 25/10/2020 04:12

Depends on what he looked like in them!

Would you date someone with 6 fingers?

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StarlightLady · 25/10/2020 02:59

Yes.

Would you date someone who wore white Y fronts (light hearted)?

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jessstan1 · 24/10/2020 23:40

Date - maybe for a while, it would be interesting.

Would you date someone with obvious tattoos?

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fitzbilly · 24/10/2020 19:57

No.

Would you date someone with different religious beliefs to you? Or strong religious beliefs if you are atheist?

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nancybotwinbloom · 24/10/2020 19:35

No I've got pets I love them.

Would you date someone who shouted "yeah baby and their own name" every time they "arrived" when you had sex.

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RantyAnty · 24/10/2020 18:37

@jessstan1

No (I'm like that)

Would you date someone whom you knew could not keep confidences?

No

Would you date someone who didn't like pets?
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frewer · 24/10/2020 17:04

Some posts are definitely not hypothetical situations. I can feel the angst.

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jessstan1 · 24/10/2020 16:56

No (I'm like that)

Would you date someone whom you knew could not keep confidences?

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Peace43 · 24/10/2020 15:44

No

Would you date someone who found committing to plans in advance really stressful and generally wanted to “play it by ear” all the time?

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jessstan1 · 24/10/2020 14:03

No

Would you date someone who gets annoyed at trivial things and goes on about them for ages?

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Amanda87 · 24/10/2020 11:33

@TheVanguardSix

Body odour? No.

Would you date someone without a university degree?

For sure! Degree doesn't mean knowledge.

Would you date a cheap guy?
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TheVanguardSix · 24/10/2020 09:57

Body odour? No.

Would you date someone without a university degree?

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Bluntness100 · 24/10/2020 09:51

Yes,

Would you date someone with bad body odour..

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