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Online dating - very upset

95 replies

Lizzie67384 · 29/07/2025 20:43

Hey,

So I met a guy, seemed really nice we hit it off - went on multiple dates then did the deed, didn’t hear anything from him so messaged him and basically said ‘I presume you’re not interested’ he messaged back but was being off. I stupidly said that I felt we had a connection and he replied and said ‘did we? Ok lol’

just feel so hurt - if he wasn’t interested why couldn’t he say that in a nice way 🤣😩 guess I’m just looking for a hand hold x

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PennyParticular · 29/07/2025 21:33

Lizzie67384 · 29/07/2025 21:08

Haha yes I’ve seen those! Some men are disgusting.

i’m feeling better already - I guess I was just surprised by how rude he was! Like fair enough if you’re not interested but no need to be rude (imo)

Manners cost nothing!

Lizzie67384 · 29/07/2025 21:33

OchreRaven · 29/07/2025 21:30

I would have gone back and said whoops I sent that message before I finished it.

‘I presume you’re not interested in giving women orgasms. Don’t worry you’ll get there eventually. Good luck!’

Hahaha, that would have been ace!!

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Brendahollowayreconsider · 29/07/2025 21:34

Lizzie67384 · 29/07/2025 20:50

Yeah I’m aware of that - my point was more if you weren’t interested surely there’s nicer ways to say that - I have, obviously, not been interested in certain people but would have said it in a more tactful way 🤷‍♀️

The way he replied says more about him than anything you msgd.
Chin up, move on , you're worth 100xmore than the thick sleaze ball.

Lizzie67384 · 29/07/2025 21:34

Wheech · 29/07/2025 21:30

Ugh, what a dick. You've definitely had a lucky escape. It's a shame there isn't a trip advisor for men. I can't see that you did anything wrong. Your approach weeded out a nasty man so take comfort in that.

Thanks xx

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PennyParticular · 29/07/2025 21:38

madaboutpurple · 29/07/2025 21:11

I'm sorry to hear of this Op, my thought as always is why do people bother with online dating. Surely it is better to meet people in a quiz team or hobby related. Luckily I have my DH but if I was single I am sure that meeting people in real situations is far more worthwhile .You then have time to get to know the person and can suss them out.

I’ve totally given up online dating since reading Jennie Young Burned Haystack Dating on Facebook and Instagram. No one would get past my now very strict filters. I was getting fed up with it anyway.

PennyParticular · 29/07/2025 21:40

Lizzie67384 · 29/07/2025 21:33

Hahaha, that would have been ace!!

That is brilliant ♥️

Appalonia · 29/07/2025 21:43

I'm so sorry, that's awful. 8 dates is a fair amount of time as well. When I was at university ( this was before the internet existed ), I had a few experiences of men being really into me, but once we'd had sex they didn't want to know, and it was so bewildering and upsetting. I wish I had some good advice, but I really don't get why so many men are like this. With hindsight were there ANY clues he might act like this?

The only consolation is that at least you know what an arse he is now, rather than wasting months or even years of your life on him. Small consolation, I know. Bloody men! Hugs. X

MidnightMeltdown · 29/07/2025 21:47

Of course you felt a connection. He deliberately manipulated you in order to get sex. He knows full well that if you didn’t feel a connection then you wouldn’t have sex with him. Men like this are scum. Total lack of empathy.

Lizzie67384 · 29/07/2025 21:48

Brendahollowayreconsider · 29/07/2025 21:34

The way he replied says more about him than anything you msgd.
Chin up, move on , you're worth 100xmore than the thick sleaze ball.

Thanks hun xx

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Lizzie67384 · 29/07/2025 21:49

Appalonia · 29/07/2025 21:43

I'm so sorry, that's awful. 8 dates is a fair amount of time as well. When I was at university ( this was before the internet existed ), I had a few experiences of men being really into me, but once we'd had sex they didn't want to know, and it was so bewildering and upsetting. I wish I had some good advice, but I really don't get why so many men are like this. With hindsight were there ANY clues he might act like this?

The only consolation is that at least you know what an arse he is now, rather than wasting months or even years of your life on him. Small consolation, I know. Bloody men! Hugs. X

I can’t think of any but I am really questioning myself now, so maybe there were and I didn’t notice/overlooked them?!

ah sorry to hear about your experiences too :( x

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ForTipsyFinch · 29/07/2025 21:51

PennyParticular · 29/07/2025 21:38

I’ve totally given up online dating since reading Jennie Young Burned Haystack Dating on Facebook and Instagram. No one would get past my now very strict filters. I was getting fed up with it anyway.

Same 😅

Lizzie67384 · 29/07/2025 21:52

MidnightMeltdown · 29/07/2025 21:47

Of course you felt a connection. He deliberately manipulated you in order to get sex. He knows full well that if you didn’t feel a connection then you wouldn’t have sex with him. Men like this are scum. Total lack of empathy.

Horrible isn’t it! X

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Lizzie67384 · 29/07/2025 21:53

PennyParticular · 29/07/2025 21:38

I’ve totally given up online dating since reading Jennie Young Burned Haystack Dating on Facebook and Instagram. No one would get past my now very strict filters. I was getting fed up with it anyway.

Ooo this sounds interesting? I’ll have a look at this!

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Beanfry · 29/07/2025 22:00

Please share him on those ‘are we dating the same guy’ pages so others can be aware of him.

What a jerk

Lizzie67384 · 29/07/2025 22:01

Beanfry · 29/07/2025 22:00

Please share him on those ‘are we dating the same guy’ pages so others can be aware of him.

What a jerk

Good idea, I will do!

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PennyParticular · 29/07/2025 22:14

Lizzie67384 · 29/07/2025 22:01

Good idea, I will do!

Yes, warn others off. Not me because I’m not looking, but his next victims.

iamnotalemon · 29/07/2025 22:23

@PennyParticularoh I love that FB group!

PennyParticular · 29/07/2025 22:28

iamnotalemon · 29/07/2025 22:23

@PennyParticularoh I love that FB group!

It’s great ♥️

DurinsBane · 29/07/2025 22:35

I don’t get men like this. Yes they probably only wanted sex, and got it. But if they stay nice they will probably get more sex! Why be cold or ghost after they have managed to get it once?

MidnightMeltdown · 29/07/2025 22:55

DurinsBane · 29/07/2025 22:35

I don’t get men like this. Yes they probably only wanted sex, and got it. But if they stay nice they will probably get more sex! Why be cold or ghost after they have managed to get it once?

Because they want to move on to the next victim. They enjoy the whole process of ‘fuck n chuck’ as they delightfully call it. Maybe they even get a little ego boost if they see that the woman is upset. It’s really toxic.

These men shouldn’t be on dating sites. It’s not the appropriate medium for this type of behaviour and is really harmful towards people genuinely looking for a relationship. There should be better ways of shaming them.

Takis · 29/07/2025 23:18

DurinsBane · 29/07/2025 22:35

I don’t get men like this. Yes they probably only wanted sex, and got it. But if they stay nice they will probably get more sex! Why be cold or ghost after they have managed to get it once?

They don’t want it with the same woman.

Teanbiscuits33 · 29/07/2025 23:33

DurinsBane · 29/07/2025 22:35

I don’t get men like this. Yes they probably only wanted sex, and got it. But if they stay nice they will probably get more sex! Why be cold or ghost after they have managed to get it once?

Because it’s a game to them. They have no respect for women. They’re online dating, there’s plenty more where OP came from, and all the women he meets are unlikely to know each other.

It gives men like him a power trip to know they can successfully con women into liking them enough to sleep with them. They’re unlikely to ever have a successful commited relationship because they’re emotionally unavailable and repugnant.

OLD is just the perfect vehicle to allow this kind of shitty behaviour to happen more these days, especially for physically attractive men.

Takis · 30/07/2025 00:42

There’s a saying that the only thing better than 🐱 is new 🐱 sorry to be rude but these men aren’t looking for regular sex with the same woman they like new and exciting experiences it’s the thrill of the chase and they have no intention of sticking with one woman regular sex or not, just on to the next.

smallsilvercloud · 30/07/2025 00:57

If he has the cheek of messaging again, pretend you’re up for going to his, then don’t turn up or cancel last minute because actually the sex was rubbish.
Petty I know I know, sometimes they need a taste of their own medicine.

Most guys OLD are truly awful, you’re not alone, I’ve been put off ever going back on there.

Dontsayyouloveme · 30/07/2025 01:17

I’d be tempted to say… ‘oh you’re a charmer as well as a crap shag’ but in reality just block the idiot.. honestly, what a vile person.