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Dating Thread 205 - dusting off the gladrags

994 replies

Dancerinthemoonlight · 29/05/2021 21:38

The Rules:

  1. The first rule about the dating thread is don't talk about it with people you're dating.
  2. Develop a thick skin.
  3. Do not invest emotionally too soon.
  4. It's all BS until it actually happens.
  5. Trust your gut instinct.
  6. People vanishing, lying & being generally weird is not your fault.
  7. Know your worth.
  8. If it's not fun, stop.
  9. Loo update is mandatory.
10. No dating the thread. 11. Treat others as you'd like to be treated 12. Any relationship you have that could get ruined by having a conversation about your feelings, standards and/or expectations wasn't really stable enough to begin with 13. The things you choose to ignore/ tolerate now are the reasons you will break up in the future 14. OLD can get very time consuming. Keep doing other activities you enjoy.

Optional: Please give your irons (potential dates you are talking to) nicknames like Mr Scottish. Initials are allowed (Mr S) when you are an item

OP posts:
Dirtyduck · 11/06/2021 11:03

BelladiMamma - Great news about MrBear and enjoy the silence from your ex, mine is being sickly sweet at the mo and I can't help but feel he's trying to get me on side for something or he's about to drop a bombshell.

OnwardsEverStridingOnwards · 11/06/2021 11:29

@BelladiMamma just want to say congratulations and glad things are moving along well with Mr Bear. You deserve every happiness ❤️

SpringlikeBunk · 11/06/2021 11:50

@BelladiMamma

I agree, very well-deserved - and seems you both have the good boundaries and emotional toolkit and communication skills to manage the next steps well.

I hope you can have some very nice dates and plans this summer as we’re allowed out as well!

SpringlikeBunk · 11/06/2021 11:56

@Dirtyduck

Yeh I remember MrPosh - there seem to be quite a few eligible “great 1-2 date” guys who don’t want to go further (or who might do but only if you chase loads).

I wouldn’t say they’re players (as they’re not about pursuing or sex),

just “enthusiastic enough to enjoy a nice date when it happens but not really wanting anything regular!”.

I guess if they’re sorted in other areas of their life and get their emotional needs met there they don’t really need a woman?

I think the friendzone is definitely the best place for them as you have done!

Good luck with MrManager! Smile

BelladiMamma · 11/06/2021 11:59

@Dirtyduck

BelladiMamma - Great news about MrBear and enjoy the silence from your ex, mine is being sickly sweet at the mo and I can't help but feel he's trying to get me on side for something or he's about to drop a bombshell.
Yes, hearing too much from them can also be a warning of something to come
SpringlikeBunk · 11/06/2021 12:00

Actually reading that back I might friendzone MrPM if we stay in touch!

His work schedule looks like that of a nutcase (but he seems to enjoy it and this is the lifestyle he loves).

BelladiMamma · 11/06/2021 12:06

[quote SpringlikeBunk]@BelladiMamma

I agree, very well-deserved - and seems you both have the good boundaries and emotional toolkit and communication skills to manage the next steps well.

I hope you can have some very nice dates and plans this summer as we’re allowed out as well![/quote]
He's been through the mill with a couple of short term relationships through the apps and also his ex is addicted to Xanax. Great fun being an adult isn't it? One of my very unfortunate would be cocklodgers had a Xanax problem too. It's a disgusting drug and seems to be a hazard of living in the US if you have sleep or injury recovery problems, you get prescribed it 🤢
Obviously there's no obligation to take it or keep taking it. That's when you can describe yourself as an addict ...

OnwardsEverStridingOnwards · 11/06/2021 12:06

@Dirtyduck also sending my good luck wishes to you. ❤️ hope it goes well with Mr. Manager! 🙂

BelladiMamma · 11/06/2021 12:07

Talking of cocklodgers can we find a word for the fantasy relationship phone guys?

Cockphoners
Fantasyphoneboys

OnwardsEverStridingOnwards · 11/06/2021 12:07

@BelladiMamma

Talking of cocklodgers can we find a word for the fantasy relationship phone guys?

Cockphoners
Fantasyphoneboys

😂😂😂😂
Dirtyduck · 11/06/2021 12:20

[quote SpringlikeBunk]@Dirtyduck

Yeh I remember MrPosh - there seem to be quite a few eligible “great 1-2 date” guys who don’t want to go further (or who might do but only if you chase loads).

I wouldn’t say they’re players (as they’re not about pursuing or sex),

just “enthusiastic enough to enjoy a nice date when it happens but not really wanting anything regular!”.

I guess if they’re sorted in other areas of their life and get their emotional needs met there they don’t really need a woman?

I think the friendzone is definitely the best place for them as you have done!

Good luck with MrManager! Smile[/quote]
SpringlikeBunk: You have it absolutely spot on there.

MrPosh has a good job, own house, lots of friends and varied hobby's, I don't think he really wants anything other than someone to meet up once a month for a walk with. But the expectation from his friends and family is for him to settle down and I think he was trying to placate them by dating me. It was never about sex (we never even kissed!) it was about a deep friendship and a sharing of some similar experiences from our past.

I don't think he is a bad person, just trying to do what he thinks he should be doing rather than want he wants to do.

Isitreallyme77 · 11/06/2021 16:01

Afternoon everyone, I actually have nothing to report but I've had a lovely day of not swiping or Tinder messaging(the other messages and calls were work , the dentist and the ex). Shopped with a smile on my face and a skip in my step, grinned because I managed to do it without having a meltdown this time, been to the gym, just wished Mr Cricket luck for his important cricket match tomorrow and was served by the tallest woman I have ever met, she was well over 6ft 2. Today has been one of those days where everything seems okay.

SpringlikeBunk · 11/06/2021 16:06

Well done @Isitreallyme77

Joining you in having my gym session later and post lockdown cinema trip later (finally!)

Shayelle2009 · 11/06/2021 17:03

I LOVE those days @Isitreallyme77 and always wish when I’m having one of THOSE perfect days, that every day could be like that 😆 but then it would probably get boring!!
Did you buy anything nice?? 🥰🥰

Shayelle2009 · 11/06/2021 17:07

I’m chatting to yet another builder 😜 (yes builders are my thing.. haha) he seems to maybe be a bit of a covid conspiracy theorist though so I may unmatch soon 😅
CBA talking about fricking covid….

Isitreallyme77 · 11/06/2021 17:18

@Shayelle2009 some new underwear and make up nothing too exciting but they it was needed and there were some musicians in town jumping around 😂so that added a bit of fun too.

Ooh another builder. Is the chat good?

WeWantTheFinestWines · 11/06/2021 17:52

Belladi congratulations on things going so well with Mr Bear. Every happy story is a reminder to those of us who are still looking that it can happen 😊

BelladiMamma · 11/06/2021 18:11

@WeWantTheFinestWines

Belladi congratulations on things going so well with Mr Bear. Every happy story is a reminder to those of us who are still looking that it can happen 😊
That's good 😌 I'm pleased it has that effect. He was right at the bottom of the swiping pile because he hardly ever went on the app (Hinge). I also saw him on Bumble but he hadn't completed his profile so I completely ignored him that time. But he was good about contact etc from the start and no funny business 😌
VanGoghsDog · 11/06/2021 18:22

[quote SpringlikeBunk]@VanGoghsDog

Are you actually attracted to MrTall enough to spend a night with him or are you feeling it’s something you “ought” to do?

If you’re not physically comfortable enough and want an out date to get to know him next then that’s what you should have?

There’s no “third date sex” rule, do what you like when you like if you’re feeling pressurised don’t!

Can you have one of the irons over for date night (film? Dinner?) without feeling you need to commit to physical intimacy, just have a chat and a chill out evening! Maybe some cuddling etc if that’s the way things go.[/quote]
I am attracted enough to spend the night, but I don't want to lead him on when I'm really not sure he's longer term relationship material for me (he's quite dull and the DC puts me off, she's with him half the time, not a set routine, and sleeps in his bed!).

We've had three "out" dates - if that means going out?

I don't feel obliged at all. But he's asked me to find a way we can have a drink. It's a bit silly because it presumes I'm bothered about having a drink, which I'm not. He did mention him drinking beer (he had two both times, when he was driving) while I "sip water".

For both of us to drink we'd have to be at one of our houses and stay over. I can't go to his because it's literally a building site. He's a forty min drive away so no taxis and there's no public transport options.
I suppose I could go to his town and stay in a hotel.
I can't see the point of inviting him to my house for a film. I'm not going to cook for him (he's a chef! Plus I don't cook for dates) so if he came here he'd have to cook or get take away.

I doubt he just wants to do a wine tasting evening, I'm pretty sure the wine comment is about getting me into bed.

MrWG I've already taken to bed twice (and never dated, nor dtd), so I'm okay with intimacy with him, though his kinky side may be too much for me I think so I'll have to put a stop to it at some point.

Shayelle2009 · 11/06/2021 18:58

@BelladiMamma another one here cheering you on and also cheered by another happy story 🙂💘

@Isitreallyme77 ahh lovely shopping!! Those things make you feel so good! What makeup did you get? Think i’m going to hit some shops tomorrow ☺️
Chat with this builder is cool enough, I never have high expectations and fully presume I’ll be unmatching imminently for one reason or another.

OnwardsEverStridingOnwards · 11/06/2021 22:02

Hi everyone,

Had a couple of days to clear my head. Nothing much to report.

Mr. HR has been a bit quiet, so hopefully he'll message me when he can.

I've been swiping, but no other replies yet.

I'm just taking it slowly at the moment really ❤️

Isitreallyme77 · 11/06/2021 22:40

@Shayelle2009 just some eye shadow and eye liner from Bobbi Brown (I only ever wear that brand of make up as I have really sensitive skin, I tried maybelline mascara last year and my eyes itched like hell), I once tried chanel bronzer and wanted to scratch my face off so I found stuff that doesn't make my skin react and will stick to it.

I have been messaging with Mr Cricket this evening which has been nice, he is back from his conference. My ex also came over, we watched a film and chatted about dating, we both agreed that we really can't be bothered with it right now, he also thinks it's nice that Mr Cricket and I decided to stay in touch and meet up as friends though (its weird talking to the man I was married to,and still am married to, about dating.). Nothing from Mr Confused I think he finally gave up last night.

So all in all today has been a good day.

@OnwardsEverStridingOnwards that's the best way to be, take it slowly and taking breaks.❤ I keep taking breaks in fact I'm going to take one soon and concentrate on other things, it's my parents 50th wedding anniversary, my friends birthday and my ex's birthday, and my wedding anniversary all in the first two weeks of July. There is also the Euros and Wimbledon so I'm happy.

Dancerinthemoonlight · 11/06/2021 23:47

I'm having second thoughts about my date tomorrow night.
We have just had some general chat tonight and he randomly brings up that he might stay in the place we are meeting if he is going to drink as he doesn't want to get the train home tipsy or drunk. My immediate thought was why bring it up unless he is trying to hint at an invitation back to mine.
I also was going to have 1 drink and that's it because I'm driving and even when I'm not driving I'm not a heavy drinker

OP posts:
SpringlikeBunk · 12/06/2021 01:42

Great gym session got a bit tipsy and sent MrC a random chat message though I’m trying to pull back a bit.

Can’t really tell what’s going on there - he’s chatty but not flirty, I get the vibe he’s maybe fixed on or excited over someone else (we’re not on a promise or anything and would be happy to be friends but there’s been a slight shift in tone )

So I’ll see how things pan out end of the month - will start new profiles and try to find some extra interests myself.

VanGoghsDog · 12/06/2021 01:58

I sent a slightly tipsy message to MrTall asking "what is the reason you want us to drink wine together, your answer will determine what arrangements I make", so we'll see how honest he can be.
Hotels in his town look uninspiring.

I find it a bit off putting if someone can't go without a drink when they're driving and when you're not driving. It makes them seem dependent.

I told MrWG to "put his big big pants on and discuss stuff with me face to face instead of by text". He said he'll come over Thursday.