Online dating in your 40s - part 3!

[StarlightSparkle]

A new thread, so we can continue discussing the depressing reality of the above!

[OutingMyself]

I knew that was heading down a spammy road

[Shayelle2009]

Glad someone recommends it... 😬😂😂

[Erinepalmer]

I recommend online dating. Add interesting photos that would indicate your interests. If you play a sport, try and find an image of you doing that.

[bangheadhere40]

Oh no I haven't yet arranged a call but thank you 😆 we haven't swapped numbers yet. I'm maybe getting ahead of myself and am too scared to suggest it.

Thanks for the link to the other thread.

[Shayelle2009]

I would just say @pineappleonpizzaornot keep your cool for now... if he doesnt turn it round in the next couple of days then its another dead end.. try not to get pissed off with him for now.. thats only what i would do though

[Shayelle2009]

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/relationships/4169194-Online-dating-in-your-40s-part-4

[Shayelle2009]

Hey ladies 👋
Oh pineapple im so fricking disappointed to read your update!! Wtf... maybe hes got a really squeaky voice and is scared of putting you off!! Ill message in that new thread so its up to top of them .. damn pineapple ive been looking forward to reading a good update... damned men!!! 😕

[pineappleonpizzaornot]

We need to start a new thread soon!

[pineappleonpizzaornot]

@bangheadhere40 - Its a funny thing swapping numbers isnt it?
I dont really see it as a big deal as there is still a "bock" button there too! But, I have found that it tends to go downhill when I have swapped before, apart from Mr Homeless, but hey he is probably another weirdo too!
If you really want to swap then ask if you arent too fussed then dont, he could be shy? Mr Homeless asked me, but he was worried he was getting ahead of himself, he may just be as worried as you to ask.

[pineappleonpizzaornot]

Yay for some extra time for you! Ive had my brother with me the last 2 days and he is 39!! How you ladies have got through these lockdowns with small kids is amazing!!
I would have just told Mr No Photo Arsehole to f**k off, you are much politer than me

[bangheadhere40]

We haven't swapped numbers yet though. I kind of would rather he asked me!

If I have a glass of wine I might get over it and ask myself...not sure 😄

[pineappleonpizzaornot]

Pleased it is still going well @bangheadhere40 - Go on, pluck up the courage, have a glass of wine first though

[pineappleonpizzaornot]

Awww @Angelofdeath - Hope you told him youve been on ages because you are super picky and dont settle for anyone - especially ones that cant be bothered to put photos on!
Hopefully we will be going out again soon, I know you have your kids a lot, but to even go out to the park for a picnic with them and enjoy the warmer weather would be amazing! And theres always single dads hanging around parks! and weirdos

[bangheadhere40]

Mine is still going well. He keeps saying how it's good to speak on the phone but hasn't asked for my number.

I don't like speaking on the phone though...not to someone I've never met, it scares me slightly 😆

[pineappleonpizzaornot]

Thank you ladies - I have asked regarding a partner, he has assured me he is not married and there is no significant other, and he hasnt done anything to make me believe otherwise, I know he finishes work at 3pm, and he lives half an hour drive from his work, and he text at 3.30, so the time frame works, it could be genuine, it could be a load of bollocks. Its not as if we have even met, but I just felt we clicked, maybe I was wrong. I just dont want to be messed around.
I will reply eventually as Im not into tit for tat, but I will start playing it cool from now on and Im not mentioning the call. You lot are a godsend -

[bangheadhere40]

I think it's okay pineapple and it's genuine.

I would watch out for it happening again though....just the not being near his phone etc and excuses could signal a girlfriend/ wife etc.

[LuckyLinda3]

Yeah @pineappleonpizzaornot I'd play it cool and see.

[pineappleonpizzaornot]

Sorry @Angelofdeath - I didnt even ask you how youre doing? How are you? I have been thinking and wondering about you! Hope you are good

[pineappleonpizzaornot]

@Angelofdeath - It could be, but you do realise when you are running out of charge, and I thought he may have sent me a message saying I'm running low, but Ill message later? Am I asking too much, isn't that just courteous? Calls not been mentioned, he just apologized, and asked if I was ok, and explained his phone ran out of charge, I haven't replied, I will in 6 hours