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I fancy the plumber. HELP!

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PawPatrol24 · 19/01/2021 22:06

Recently single 26 year old Mumma here.
This particular plumber has come over twice the past 2/3 months to help with various things around my rented place.

He is is absolutely stunning. In his 30's. Three children. Not with the mother, but no idea of any girlfriend. Lovely to my very chatty, curious 3yo (obviously having seen her when fixing up the place).

I am sure there is a little chemistry but I'm not sure if I'm projecting. Something in the way he mentioned me being a full-time Mum, the smile on his face as he left and mentioning he's not with the mother.

He's said he'd keep me updated with various bits that need doing. Everyone says to see if he followed through with this but I can't eat or sleep properly. I feel like a 16 year old girl again!
I don't wanna step on no ones toes, but I also don't want to waste an opportunity.

Advice?!

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Livpool · 20/01/2021 08:47

We have to take chances like this.

Good luck OP

hashbrownsandwich · 20/01/2021 08:49

Let's hope he's just not switched his work mobile on yet and not that his Mrs is giving him grief 🤣

SmileyClare · 20/01/2021 08:49

@Ruddyfedup

Turn the boiler off and make out its not working! Then again if it happens every week someones going to notice🤣
Don't do that. Your poor landlord is paying for all these call outs.

I'd play it cool now, leave the ball in his court. It's going to be awkward as fuck if he has to come back and you've been too keen.

Just see how it goes. He will let you know if he's interested.

Mumsnetters will try to accelerate this into a romantic drama so will encourage you to chase him, proposition him in your flat and submit to unbridled passion.

It's possible your eyes will meet over the coffee cups and you end up married but keep your feet on the ground. Wink

Dizzy1234 · 20/01/2021 08:52

I'm far too excited by this, hope he texts back, love a happy ending ❤️

9925dum2007-05-23 10:27:14 · 20/01/2021 08:53

I'm recently separated and miserable. I may retrain as a female plumber. Sounds like they attract a lot of attention Smile

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PawPatrol24 · 20/01/2021 08:54

Don't worry. I have no intention of becoming over eager and pushing something that isn't meant to be. I have done way too much of that in my previous relationship. Just gonna let the universe do it's thing :)

As for being cautious. I'm doing that too. I am aware that his incredible looks probably get him a lot of attention and I'm not after a player.

As for a gf. I'd feel bad if he has one. I have no intention of getting in the way. Just taking a chance, you know?

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SmileyClare · 20/01/2021 08:58

Fair enough Op! There's no harm in asking eh?

I just think mumsnetters can get a bit carried away on threads like these, you know harrassing you to text him, demanding updates and getting very impatient if you haven't proposed after 7 pages Grin

Cuntitinthebin · 20/01/2021 09:02

Can you post the text without the identity info?

I hope he replies soon.

TeachesOfPeaches · 20/01/2021 09:04

I had a maintenance man come over that literally looked like Jason Mamoa. My face was ShockBlush

merryhollybright · 20/01/2021 09:11

Are we allowed to know what the text said, OP?

I do love threads like this

Bluntness100 · 20/01/2021 09:12

She’s already posted what she texted Hmm

Mammaaof · 20/01/2021 09:13

@Bluntness100 it's been removed Hmm so no need for the sarcasm.

cherrypop86 · 20/01/2021 09:17

Hope he gets back to you OP, good on you for doing it anyway. Better than always wondering what if.

Bluntness100 · 20/01/2021 09:21

[quote Mammaaof]@Bluntness100 it's been removed Hmm so no need for the sarcasm.[/quote]
Oh shit they were real names and address? I thought they were made up!

She just said, hi it’s x from x Avenue, with the curious three year old, would you like to go for a tea or coffee

Not exact but that was the gist.

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PawPatrol24 · 20/01/2021 09:21

"Hi ..., I'm sorry this is a late message.
This is ... from ... ...the curious 3 year old...
I was just wondering if you wanted to meet up for a coffee/tea some time? x

That's what a text. With private info taken out this time 🤦🏻‍♀️

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Original poster
PawPatrol24 · 20/01/2021 09:22

Well...with various types now, but you get the gist XD

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PawPatrol24 · 20/01/2021 09:22

Jesus TYPOS

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Bluntness100 · 20/01/2021 09:23

Has he read it, did you text or WhatsApp?

Heartbeats0708 · 20/01/2021 09:23

Good on you OP for taking a chance and putting yourself out there!

HT7654 · 20/01/2021 09:25

My brother is a plumber and let’s just say he is not backwards in going forwards. He was propositioned loads as he is a looker and he took the bait numerous times, clearly without a thought for my ex SIL!

I hope yours is single and responds OP.

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PawPatrol24 · 20/01/2021 09:26

@Bluntness100

Has he read it, did you text or WhatsApp?
I text him. I did check to see if he has WhatsApp. He has an account, but no photo which makes me think that the number could be used for business, as it isn't registered on Facebook or with any company (is it bad I checked?)
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hashbrownsandwich · 20/01/2021 09:27

Worst case you can claim it was a silly wine induced text and front it up. That's the plus of having sent it late.

harknesswitch · 20/01/2021 09:33

Own it OP, if he doesn't reply or he's got a gf/doesn't want to just brass neck it out. Think about it along the lines of, at least you made his day Grin

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PawPatrol24 · 20/01/2021 09:42

@harknesswitch

Own it OP, if he doesn't reply or he's got a gf/doesn't want to just brass neck it out. Think about it along the lines of, at least you made his day Grin
My thoughts exactly :)
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Bluntness100 · 20/01/2021 09:42

He’s not going to know you’ve checked, don’t worry, he might not have read the text, it’s very rude IMO not to respond.