Dating thread 214 - the no rules one!

[BelladiMamma]

Here are the only rules what matter!

As for anything else OLD not listed here - make your own ❤️

@Duckschmuck I recommend Bobbi Brown concealer liquid

@Duckschmuck

YY sleep and rest and water.

I didn't look my 10/10 for my date with MrHedgehog and tbh I don't think that was a bad thing - it's a confidence thing as much as anything, I don't need the guys who are "very looks orientated" to have a good date?

I can look amazing at times if I dress right and honestly I don't think that's attracted the "right kind of date"!

Dress in something flattering but cosy so you feel a bit more toned down like a wooly jumper over a miniskirt.

All the lads are gunning for a date zero tonight

There's one I really like the look of so I'll see if he comes through but otherwise I have another date zero tomorrow and things to do so won't overdo stuff

@Eesha thanks for the suggestion, may need to track some down.

@SpringlikeBunk I know you're right, but it's still harder going in for a first meet feeling rough.

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I sometimes send a no make up selfie, and say literally that - ugh I've had a cold here's my no make up selfie 🤳🏻

is that a "selfie" emoticon @BelladiMamma ?

@SpringlikeBunk

is that a "selfie" emoticon *@BelladiMamma* ?

Yes 🤳🏻😁

MrAccountant has counter offered with a one hour drink at a local pub after I put him off due to fuel and also this weekend, a better offer.

Will go meet for a date zero.

The Bumble guys haven't really yielded much of interest yet other than MrTattoo who's on a fade ...

Is it bad to have a date zero with someone you don't think you would ever shag? I mean, MrAccountant is nice and all but his idea of '80's music is Wham! and he tried to persuade me that because my favourite indie band were miserable and Mancunian, they were no good. I feel like we are not a good match
🤣
I literally could never shag someone who won't at least recognise that Johnny Marr is a demi god.

@Eesha
Yes your right of course, so on that thought I contacted someone I matched with on OLD ages back, and still had an ‘open’ chat with, and now have date 0 tomorrow morning,
Hmm 🤔 guess I had better get my beard trimmer charged up

Let’s call her Ms NHS
She also said she was going to see the new Bond film tonight with her ex as they are still good friends

@JustAnother0ldMan hmmmm the ex thing is a bit odd. I mean I'm on good terms with my ex but wouldn't go to the movies with him. However well done for getting the date in the diary.

@BelladiMamma he might turn out to surprise you a la Mr Retro and me. I would meet him. A Wham rap fan is far better than a potential serial killer.

@Duckschmuck depends what sort of time you have. My routine for a hot date would be doing my hair (colouring roots), face scrub, loads of water and getting my eyebrows/nails done. Makeup wise, definitely the concealer, bit of eye makeup, good lippie and perfume and finally an outfit you feel sexy/happy in.

@JustAnother0ldMan well done for getting that invite out there! I wouldn't worry too much about the ex and the film. They just might have no one else to go with - and they're separated for a reason. I'm sure you'll spot and red flags on that front if you meet.

@Eesha so true 🤣

My date routine is new clothes, condoms, shaving any stray hairs (I get everything mastered regularly as I'm a hair bear otherwise), STI test, and mini toiletries in case of a sleepover. I know how impulsive I can be so I prepare for a sleepover most times.

Tonight is only an hour as DD at home as are dogs.

Tomorrow is total hook up territory and I can't bloody wait.

[quote BelladiMamma]@JustAnother0ldMan well done for getting that invite out there! I wouldn't worry too much about the ex and the film. They just might have no one else to go with - and they're separated for a reason. I'm sure you'll spot and red flags on that front if you meet.

@Eesha so true 🤣

My date routine is new clothes, condoms, shaving any stray hairs (I get everything mastered regularly as I'm a hair bear otherwise), STI test, and mini toiletries in case of a sleepover. I know how impulsive I can be so I prepare for a sleepover most times.

Tonight is only an hour as DD at home as are dogs.

Tomorrow is total hook up territory and I can't bloody wait. [/quote]
Mastered?? *lasered

@JustAnother0ldMan I'm good friends with my ex, i would actually go to the cinema with him but he falls asleep and snores. As Mr Cricket said the other night "you went to a festival with him!". But we weren't always like this in fact we hated each other that first year after we split. We didn't want our friends to have to take sides so made a decision to get on. It is possible to stay friends after you split.

@SpringlikeBunk

All the lads are gunning for a date zero tonight

Sonia this maybe cuffing season in action, as in, I've had my post Covid summer out and about with mates, now it's time to get my regular date in?!

Sonia?? The autocorrect is bonkers.

*so is

possible date zero for today annoying the fuck out of me

Writing terse "passive aggressive smiley faces"

(me not him)

@BelladiMamma

Yes, I'm not sure what's my improved boundaries applying, and what's "men maybe feeling a bit more romantic in the Xmas run-up".

Last time I was Xmas dating I was new to Tinder so was like a little lamb to the emotional slaughter - I mean it's all part of the journey and nothing bad happened but didn't have a clue!

Thanks for the support, but friends with Ex is a Massive red flag for me, (that’s how my last Relationship ended, an ex who was ‘abroad’, came back into the UK, and I was given the bums rush before you can say ‘the bed is still warm’).
So will go for coffee tomorrow with no expectations of anything happening, but will be nice to get out.
And no Johnny Marr was not a Demi god and the The Smiths were boring (sorry), Phil Oakley, now you’re talking.

@JustAnother0ldMan

Thanks for the support, but friends with Ex is a Massive red flag for me, (that’s how my last Relationship ended, an ex who was ‘abroad’, came back into the UK, and I was given the bums rush before you can say ‘the bed is still warm’). So will go for coffee tomorrow with no expectations of anything happening, but will be nice to get out. And no Johnny Marr was not a Demi god and the The Smiths were boring (sorry), Phil Oakley, now you’re talking.

Well that's it I shall have to flounce off the thread 🤣 ... you heathen

Everyone's situations with their exes are different though. They've got the opportunity to get back together tonight after the bond film if they want ...

[quote SpringlikeBunk]@BelladiMamma

Yes, I'm not sure what's my improved boundaries applying, and what's "men maybe feeling a bit more romantic in the Xmas run-up".

Last time I was Xmas dating I was new to Tinder so was like a little lamb to the emotional slaughter - I mean it's all part of the journey and nothing bad happened but didn't have a clue![/quote]
I've totally given up on romance. I don't even want cuffed. I just want some upfront, interesting, engaging, could be a friend but I'd rather shag them, type interaction