I fancy the plumber. HELP!

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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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The post with the text was removed before I saw and I was curious whether is was obviously a date text, or if he could have interpreted it as more work.

Enjoyed the sarcasm as though I'd not read the full thread, from someone who hadn't read the full thread...

That text sounds fine. Good luck.

Hope you get a nice reply OP! Fingers crossed!

Fingers crossed for you! Hope he says yes!! 🤞🏼

Well it's 10am and still no response. Definitely thinking I won't get one although just hoping he has a big job or else is thinking on it 🤞🏼

Shamelessly placemarking for the result

He might have a day off and having a lie in...
Good luck op.

Hi ..., I'm sorry this is a late message
This is ... from ... ...the curious 3 year old...

Oh no... He's probably not replying because he thinks it's your DD that's texting him!

Shameless place marking! Good for you OP. I really admire you for making the effort and who cares if it doesn’t go anywhere-everyone enjoys the compliment of being asked out!

OP - whatever happens, you absolutely HAVE to let us know the outcome!!! Even if he doesn't get back to you, you've got the admiration of ALL of Mumsnet and given us some intrigue in these shitty times.

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You're right it's quite likely to be a business phone. So maybe he's had a day off or hasn't checked it.

Or he has a girlfriend.

Well done for taking a chance though!

Well done messaging him OP. At least you’ve taken a chance. I hope he replies either way!

P.s. @TeachesOfPeaches please can you tell us more about the maintenance man. Feel free to embellish what happened next 😂

Literally on a cliffhanger here 😂

Does he know how many women he's left hanging that could be solved in one text?

FairPlay to you OP, it feels so refreshing for a woman to just go for it rather than making a massive deal out of it (like I would!) so even if you don’t get a reply don’t let this put you off asking someone out in the future best of luck to you

Do you live in leeds

Well done OP! In the UK we make asking someone out far too big a deal. You’ve found him interesting and attractive and you’d like to find out more about him. Your dignity is intact, whatever the result.

Placemarking too, this is the highlight of my day ! :) Good Luck OP and well done for taking this chance

Good luck OP, I was a driving instructor and fell for a students mum....tentatively asked her out, she said yes, now getting married and both of us having the time of our lives. Go for it, and keep us informed...

I think this thread has so much attention because it's something positive amongst a really negative time.

Plus we're all rooting for a single mum to get a date with a nice bloke.

The electrician that did some work in my kitchen last year was rather yummy 🤤 but alas I'm married and fat so no chance.

Maybe the plumber is thinking about whether to say yes or not;he might be surprised or abit shy or possibly worried because she's a client although I'd say technically the landlord is;if he does a lot of work for said landlord he might not want to get his honey where he gets his money.

Aaw, fingers crossed OP. If it doesn't work out, still kudos to you for taking a chance!

Keeping my fingers crossed for you!
Maybe he doesn't use his phone much?

This reminds me of those old films with Robin Asquith (sometimes now shown on London Live): Confessions of a Window Cleaner/Driving Instructor etc. Why not 'Plumber'?

Good luck, op. We all need a bit of uncomplicated fun sometimes, especially if we're single.