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Dating thread 215 we are over here!!!

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BelladiMamma · 14/10/2021 07:47

Ok folks new thread, hopefully everyone will find is!!

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Eesha · 16/10/2021 09:06

@Misty9 what did he share?! celibacy?!

Misty9 · 16/10/2021 09:07

Ha! No, the opposite...

Languidleopard · 16/10/2021 09:08

@Misty9 sorry you're still feeling sad about Mr Scot, and hope you can focus on doing stuff for yourself this weekend.

I think by ignoring you he's giving you the chance to break away from the situation, heal and move on. He's not in the right place mentally and isn't capable of bringing you the joy you deserve ❤

BelladiMamma · 16/10/2021 09:09

@MintJulia

Just read this thread for the first time. I'm in awe of the dedication to the task.

I've been single for years, ds is 13 and I'm toying with the idea of dating again. But I'm nowhere near this organised. Shock It's pretty daunting.

Welcome to the thread 🧵

Being organised on OLD is partly a function of its tech or digital nature I think!

I have a lovely male BFF who can't cope with it because he's dyslexic. It serves certain people really poorly - you need thick skin, strong boundaries and very healthy self esteem to handle it. Hence why a lot of us on this thread take lengthy breaks from it at times!

Feel free to jump in with any questions, however small. The chances are one of us will have lived through it.

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Languidleopard · 16/10/2021 09:10

Obviously spoke too soon there, but also curious what he shared?!

BelladiMamma · 16/10/2021 09:10

@Misty9

Ha! No, the opposite...
If he's told you he's seeing someone else, in a way that's a decent thing to do, however hurtful.

Far worse if he breadcrumbed your whilst having another person he was prioritising

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Misty9 · 16/10/2021 09:12

No, he told me he got drunk and laid last night. And he's a mess. No matter, I still need to walk away for my own good :(

Languidleopard · 16/10/2021 09:16

Welcome @MintJulia 😁 My daughter is a similar age to yours and yes logistically it can be quite challenging but ultimately it's worth it.

I found limiting the time I spent swiping to once or twice a week and being quite ruthlessly honest about curtailing chats that weren't working stopped it taking over my life!

Languidleopard · 16/10/2021 09:17

@Misty9

No, he told me he got drunk and laid last night. And he's a mess. No matter, I still need to walk away for my own good :(
Omg, why he is he telling you this?! I'm actually angry on your behalf.
Slothmomma · 16/10/2021 09:23

Just caught up again - thanks for the new thread @BelladiMamma

@misty9 I think you would be better blocking if this is the sort of contact he thinks is appropriate 😡

As for me, big date afternoon/evening today with mr Mason. Heading into city centre for something to eat, then got the gig he booked (reliving my youth 😀) and then first stop over at mine 😱 Sunday we are planning a walk followed by brunch weather permitting

Onesmallstep67 · 16/10/2021 09:49

@Misty9, that’s really out of order that he should send you that message. I’m not sure exactly what he thinks he’s achieving. It sounds decidedly like he’s treating you as some sort of ‘friend’ ( who’s he’s slept with) and telling you this like you might text a close confidante when you have done something a bit inappropriate! Tell him to piss off and block him. He’s acting like an idiot and you don’t need that in your life. 💕

Misty9 · 16/10/2021 09:51

I think he thinks honesty is best... And to explain his lack of contact yesterday. But I'd rather not know. Because now I have so many questions. And feel worthless to him :(

Thisisworsethananticpated · 16/10/2021 10:11

Misty9
That’s not nice
He can fuck who he wants but he has no right to make you feel shitty
How besotted by him are you ?
Can you sit and not reply and figure this out

I’m sorry that’s a horrible thing to wake up to

FireandBrimstone · 16/10/2021 10:14

Hi everyone, found you and caught up as best I can. (Out of interest, do most people get app notifications if you're watching this thread? I never do, which makes it even more challenging to keep up).

Feeling very guilty that for that, and other reasons, I can't contribute as frequently. As always I am in awe of the generous support that others give on here. Nevertheless please know I'm continuing to cheer everyone on, virtually stroking the cats and dogs, excited to see Bella holding hands with Mr Actor on the red carpet at the next Olivier Awards and sending biscuits, flowers and shoulder-charges to those who need friendly support whether on the benches or on the field (or Feeld).

As I've just picked up the latest update from you Misty, I have to agree with others that that latest communication is totally out of order and would be a block from me.

By way of updates:

I am renaming Mr Sexty to Mr Smiler. We have a 'proper' datey type thing likely next weekend. This involves him getting a hotel as there is distance involved. Have had a couple of parameter-setting chats: not ready to take advantage of the hotel thing yet (although a weeeeee bit of me might be persuaded on the night I suppose) and I've also kind of mooted a FWB status as I know I won't want anything serious / committed with him. For now though this is just a second meeting, this time with drinks and dinner, and so really still just deciding if we like each other enough for any of it. Flirty messaging combined with genuine 'normal' chat, he is in touch pretty much daily and getting a lot of points for attentiveness and chat that actually helps us both to get to know each other.

Contrast with Mr Printer ConfusedAfter a very sweet second meeting last weekend, his messages have been regular, but brief and totally back to the 'this is what I've done today, how's your day' type thing. Frustratingly, he messages and, even if I answer straight away, he might not reply for hours or even the next day. It's not a conversation. He doesn't like phone calls. Both these first two meets were sort of by my suggestion. He talked about a 'next time' but he holds the key as he knows his work and childcare patterns therefore when he's likely to be free. He gets one weekend in a month to himself and of course, has friends and other things he can do on those free days. I am really attracted to him, but given all of this, getting to know him any better is almost impossible or at best, painfully slow. I feel like I want to raise this with him but after only two meets it could come across as needy and demanding - which I'm not, I just want to control how invested I am. Also, I have a good social life apart from any of this dating malarkey and would like the best chance of being available if a future 'window' does open up at his end.

Nothing else happening over here. A fairly pathetic report!

Languidleopard · 16/10/2021 10:17

@Misty9 please stick to your original plan for having a good day treating yourself with care and respect.

He's telling you who he is loud and clear - someone who's rebounding all over the place not caring how many casualties he takes out along the way. He's using the encounters he's having to block out the pain he's feeling about his last relationship. Him getting drunk is another symptom of this.

Agree he needs a friend right now, but I don't think it should be you.

SortingItOut · 16/10/2021 10:19

@Misty9 I'm all for honesty is the best policy but as you have nothing together he doesn't need to tell you this.
He could just say he was out with friends, got drunk and is now hungover.

I'm still convinced some of this is bragging territory and its even worse if he knows you like him🤬

Can you archive his chat today and get on with your day and know you are so much better than him and not worthless at all.

He is newly single and wants to play the field which is his right and I think we've all done it but share the details with friends and not someone you've slept with recently🤬

Misty9 · 16/10/2021 10:24

[quote Languidleopard]@Misty9 please stick to your original plan for having a good day treating yourself with care and respect.

He's telling you who he is loud and clear - someone who's rebounding all over the place not caring how many casualties he takes out along the way. He's using the encounters he's having to block out the pain he's feeling about his last relationship. Him getting drunk is another symptom of this.

Agree he needs a friend right now, but I don't think it should be you.[/quote]
This is exactly what's happening. And he warned me as much from the start, but neither of us expected to like each other so much or have such a spark. And part of me can't help but think if I was special enough to him then he'd want to be with me... But a bigger part of me knows that's not true. I think. I'll do my best with the self care

BelladiMamma · 16/10/2021 10:24

@Misty9 about to read through the other responses but - sorry that's just Fucking rude. Did you and he agree to be mates to that extent? Probably not. He can just Fuck off and find someone else to regale his exploits to ... not you

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BelladiMamma · 16/10/2021 11:02

@Misty9 make your self care radical. Be the best you can be to yourself and be selfish. Also - tell him you feel. There's no law that says we can't let people know exactly where our head is at. It doesn't need to be a toddler tantrum or needy - it's just, actually 'I am not ready and unlikely to ever be ready to get that sort of message from you'.

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FireandBrimstone · 16/10/2021 11:03

'I am not ready and unlikely to ever be ready to get that sort of message from you'.*
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Absolutely this.

Dazedandconfused10 · 16/10/2021 11:09

Morning all, date was fine last night, no spark, but he was nice enough. Did match with a couple of others yesterday, one date zero in the works. I know I said I was going to take some time out but eh, if I want to find a relationship I must persevere.

Misty that doesn't sound great, I hope.you take time out for you. He didn't need to share that detail.

Isitreallyme177 · 16/10/2021 11:32

@Misty9 please walk away, you'll stop hurting. Maybe not today, maybe not next week but at some point he will be just a memory. Some men know how to pull on our heartstrings, tell us what we want to hear, make us feel special. Mr Scot sounds very much like Computer Geek being fresh out of a relationship, and having sex with him and giving him headspace was a mistake I can't change.

Go out and do something nice for you, go and buy a nice top or some nail varnish, go to the gym and have a good workout. Do something you enjoy. Don't let him ruin your weekend.Flowers

JustAnother0ldMan · 16/10/2021 12:28

@BelladiMamma 😂 it's Norwich

Ah, Norwich a fine City (so the sign says as you enter), shame about the football club…
I believe some tall, handsome and incredibly good in bed men are from that city….unfortunately I’m from there as also, oh well can’t have everything…

SpringlikeBunk · 16/10/2021 12:39

Agree with @Languidleopard @Misty9 - he's not your friend and tbh I'd drift away from this one or it will just get emotionally hurtful and complicated. Broken men are so easy to want to "fix" but it just drags you down as well.

Misty9 · 16/10/2021 13:13

You're all right. And I should have seen it coming really. Feeling pretty shit right now :(

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