Would you date a guy if he...

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Lived on a boat? I personally think it's pretty cool... but does it raise a flag financially?

Where and what kind of boat! There are barges on the Thames worth millions.

Yes! Sounds pretty fab!

It's a narrowboat 😍 not on the Thames lol

Yes, definitely. In fact I did go on a date with a bloke living on one, just a couple of weeks ago. He was lovely, just a bit too flakey with second date arrangements so it didn’t progress further.

I used to work with a guy who lived on a boat with his wife/dp. I thought it was cool.

I like the idea of living on one actually, but a bit scared they'd be easy for drunkards or ne'er-do-wells to break into! Also worried I wouldn't have good utilities/tv and curious about the bathroom situation. I don't know much about them though, maybe they're more secure and modernised than I imagine.

My parents live on a boat and travel up and down canals. They own a mortgage free house in the SE that they rent out while they do it. Their boat cost almost as much as my flat. You can't judge a person's finances on the sole basis that they live on a boat.

Oh good I'll go with my first impression then 🤣 I own my own house and I'm not interested in whether or not a guy is minted I just don't want to get involved with someone unstable etc. I've been through hell and back already x

I lived on one so would be a bit hypocritical not to!

So long as you aren't reliant on him then go for it.

Yep, why not.

A friend of mine lives on a boat, it was always a dream of his so he went for it. He's happy and chilled. He's moored his boat elsewhere somewhere really pretty, for festive season. With a few mates. A man happy in himself is the main thing, no matter where he lives. Less likely to be an asshole to a woman.

Living on a boat doesn't necessarily equate to being broke. Houseboats are not cheap.

Yes I would.

Just be careful you're not being targeted.

@Dazedandconfused10

I lived on one so would be a bit hypocritical not to!

Ooh will you do an AMA some time? Would love to know more!

Targeted for what? Your garden?

Damien Hirst lived on a boat for a while.... I would be interested in anyone who took that route. It seems more interesting that other alternatives.

Yeah, targeted for what? Accommodation?

That's kind of the point of 'dating' isn't it, to see if you're compatible.

Just bear in mind, should you reach this stage, having sex in a boat can set up a rhythm with the water slapping against the
(boat) hull that can be pretty loud and alert fellow barges to what is taking place... and the rate of progression!

Lord yes!

I am obsessed with narrowboats and the gongoozler community are very kind and nice people.

I do date a man that lives on a boat. He lives on quite a small boat and I liken it to a caravan.

It is cold. Damp. Where the sleeping area is there isn't full head height so dtd can be slightly challenging!

I'm sure in the summer when he can use the upstairs more it will be amazing to wake up there. Lovely views and the ducks, etc. It's very peaceful.

He lives on a gated dock. There are communal toilet blocks and showers. There is a toilet on his boat, similar to an aeroplane toilet. You have to pump a lever when finished. Obvs you can hear everything!

I've got in the habit of doing his washing 🙄 he doesn't have great cooking facilities so I have him around for dinner a fair bit.

I guess it really does depend on the boat!

My mate lived on a narrow boat for a few years. Saved loads of money and then bought a five bed house for her and her partner. Boat does not necessarily equal skint!

Depends on the reasons why, his age and what you want out of the relationship; if he’s 35 and you want to get Married and have kids then I’m not sure but other circumstances would make it different. I quite like it as an alternative to housemates!

I don't want children and neither does he, his are grown. I do want a real relationship though

@TwoLeftSocksWithHoles

Just bear in mind, should you reach this stage, having sex in a boat can set up a rhythm with the water slapping against the (boat) hull that can be pretty loud and alert fellow barges to what is taking place... and the rate of progression!

Ha, that's hilarious! I had no idea that would happen