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Man I'm dating talks about himself a lot

11 replies

Cycleforth · 19/07/2023 07:14

I've been on a few dates now with a guy aged nearly 60. We've had a good few telephone conversations, and I'm noticing that he always talks about himself first, I'd also ask him how he's been, throw in a few questions. When he's finished he'll say '"so now you've gotten all the news", goes silent, and so I say a little about myself, he stays silent most of this time, doesn't really ask about my family etc., so I tend not to go on as long as him. It's starting to irritate me a little. I don't know whether it's lack of interest or self-absorption. Any ideas?

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Allthegoodnamesarechosen · 19/07/2023 07:26

There are a lot of men who really like banging in about themselves, but dint give ten pence for the person they are talking at.

so he is getting an audience ( and presumably some other benefits). What are you getting?

Needapadlockonmyfridge · 19/07/2023 07:27

Bin.
Honestly, bin.

barbarahunter · 19/07/2023 07:27

Get rid

Addictedtohotbaths · 19/07/2023 07:28

It’s a big red flag for me. If he’s not interested in learning all about house at the beginning he won’t be in the future

Royalsingingseal · 19/07/2023 07:29

At 60 that is who he is. You’ll not get a look in. Walk away

marshmallowfinder · 19/07/2023 07:31

Anyone who says 'gotten' like that would turn me right off. Is he a bit nervous perhaps? It's easier to start a conversation that way if you do feel nervous.

Strugglingtodomybest · 19/07/2023 07:33

Why don't you ask him why he never asks about your family?

Maybe he's just not a great conversationalist?

If he's irritating you though, do you want to carry on with him?

CoQ10 · 19/07/2023 07:34

He sounds utterly tedious and very un-self aware.

You sound great.

Bin! There are loads of nice men out there.

dudsville · 19/07/2023 07:35

He's not interested in knowing you. He's interested in you knowing him!

Naunet · 19/07/2023 08:54

God no, it would make me feel like he’s just trying to fill the woman tick box rather than caring to find a woman he actually clicks with and enjoys the company of.

gannett · 19/07/2023 09:08

It's starting to irritate me a little. I don't know whether it's lack of interest or self-absorption.

The first sentence is important, not the second.

If you're finding someone irritating after only a few dates, just stop dating them. This is the point of dating. It really doesn't matter why he does the thing that irritates you.

Men who talk about themselves too much are ten-a-penny but at least they never hide it so it's easy to get out early.

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