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I have a date

36 replies

gingerface40 · 17/07/2021 19:36

..... and that is it, I have a date! We are going out for Sunday lunch.

Will u wear a dress or jeans and a top?

What do I do? I haven't done this for so long, my ex never took me out, so I am nervous as hell!

Any advice please xx

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mumjustmum · 17/07/2021 19:54

I'm in the south and it's scorching hot so I'd wear a dress and flat sandals/nice flip flops. Only if you're comfortable in a dress though. If not, jeans. You have to be comfortable.

Can you take photos of the options?

Also, how exciting! How did this come about?

Jumpinginwithbothfeet · 17/07/2021 19:55

Wear whatever you are most comfortable in! Just be yourself. I was super nervous on my first date after my break up but it turned out fine. Have fun hope it goes well x

mumjustmum · 17/07/2021 19:56

And if it is hot where you are, keep the makeup minimal and go for the sunkissed look instead. Maybe even hair up?
Nothing worse than sweat beads to wreck a good contour!

Funk2funky · 17/07/2021 20:14

Dress definitely

gingerface40 · 17/07/2021 21:27

Yeah I have like a yellow type dress from Boohoo, I had a lovely black dress on last night when I was out with work, but he's seen me in that.

I am in the North, we got talking on FB as I know his brother, he's 4 years younger too!

It is scorching here. I have a feeling I might not go, so I am forcing myself to go.
It's only lunch

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mumjustmum · 17/07/2021 21:41

You have to go, you already have the yellow dress.

Nuggetnugget · 17/07/2021 21:44

Oh of course go 👏👏👏

StarlightLady · 18/07/2021 05:59

The yellow dress! And go! Not going would be not fair on him or you.

And jeans will be far to hot.

StarlightLady · 18/07/2021 06:00

Correction: Too hot. I can’t type.

Weenurse · 18/07/2021 06:02

Do not put pressure on yourself,
Look at it as possibly making a new friend.
Good luck

gingerface40 · 18/07/2021 10:02

I have asked if he fancies going to the beach instead, it's too nice to sit in 😍

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mumjustmum · 18/07/2021 11:00

Great shout!

Purplecatshopaholic · 18/07/2021 11:51

Nice dress. Beach. Sounds fab - have a great time

gingerface40 · 18/07/2021 13:18

Well he's text this morning to say where and when replied and haven't heard anything. Suppose to be meeting at 4. Is this the brush off?

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gingerface40 · 18/07/2021 14:22

I've been pied off 🤣🤣! Oh well

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Bbub · 18/07/2021 14:52

Oh wow his loss op, but soooo annoying when that happens. Or did he come back yet

gingerface40 · 18/07/2021 15:07

No not at all! It's fine tho! I had a gut feeling xx

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SecretOfChange · 18/07/2021 15:33

No point in crying over fish in the sea Grin

RosaMoline · 18/07/2021 15:37

What was his excuse?

gingerface40 · 18/07/2021 16:47

Haven't even got on! It's the good old ghost again!

Christ he was all over it last night! Probably scared!

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Jonjojobs123 · 18/07/2021 16:54

What an arse!!! Why oh why do people do this, i know are taking it in good spirits but i think it's completely shit!!

Blossomandbee · 18/07/2021 17:08

Are you sure he's not just gone to the place you said without replying to confirm?

Workinghardeveryday · 18/07/2021 17:14

@gingerface40 lucky escape!! How very rude to not even txt!
Roll on Mr Right 😁, he will be there before you know it xx

gingerface40 · 18/07/2021 17:22

Eeeh I've had a lad I was seeing about 6 month do the same, but he had an avoidant personality and I think some sort of cocaine addiction.

Christ i pick them! Is there any sites where people are actually normal?

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Workinghardeveryday · 18/07/2021 17:51

I don’t know....
Honestly, don’t stress about it, he was clearly a knob just like the other one - it’s bad luck.
Tell you what though, I know 3 couples that have fallen in love and married very happily meeting through the local paper lonely hearts