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Doing checks too early is putting me off

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keyser · 16/09/2025 14:05

So, I have started dating this lovely woman, 2 dates within 1 month and she has request personal information etc to do Clare's law(she asked for personal information, address history), sexual test(share results etc)

I do like her obviously, we talk daily, but I do not feel comfortable to do all these things just after 1 month, I am not even sure yet if we are an item yet, if we will be sexually compatible etc. She has never been abused or anything so no trauma that I would assume is triggering her.

I get it is for security but am I silly for feeling this way? She has a kid but i have not even suggested to meet the child or go to her house etc.

For context, I am in the military, I have a clean record, never been arrested or stopped for a single things in my 40 years on earth. I am not hiding anything, I just feel like she is jumping too ahead and it is putting me off sending someone my address history etc. I do not even know her child's name as she has only told me his nickname and I do not wish to ask until she feels like she can tell me

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keyser · 16/09/2025 18:21

CoralPombear · 16/09/2025 18:10

I think an equivalent would be a man asking to perform a credit check on you and then making enquiries with social services to see if you’d ever been investigated re: the care of your children. It makes sense potentially to someone you’re considering as a partner and most of us wouldn’t have any issues pop up but it still feels very intrusive and a bit insulting. Grin

This made me chuckle actually

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TomatoSandwiches · 16/09/2025 18:30

Crushed23 · 16/09/2025 18:08

Is this really a thing? Why not just use condoms? I have never supplied an STD test to anyone. The Clare’s Law thing is too intrusive so I wouldn’t entertain it, if I were you.

What next? Women bringing a chaperone to a date? Feels like we’re going backwards, frankly.

You can still catch STI/Ds using condoms unfortunately.

Lanva · 16/09/2025 18:38

TBH she sounds crazy and I wouldn't give this stranger my personal details.

I have looked up men on LinkedIn and let them know I've done that, and you should assume that most women you date have sent your name and picture to a friend who knows they are meeting you, but more than this is extreme.

Crushed23 · 16/09/2025 18:48

TomatoSandwiches · 16/09/2025 18:30

You can still catch STI/Ds using condoms unfortunately.

Yes, and you can still catch STIs from someone who supplies a ‘clean’ certificate from a test taken a few days ago who then had unprotected sex before you slept with them. A condom is safer than relying on days-old test results. How many times do they need to take an STD test? Because people often multi-date in the early stages before you become ‘official’ as a couple.

Horses7 · 17/09/2025 20:40

Yike - 2 dates!!!
Although STD testing is reasonable if you ever get to that point.

pineapplesundae · 18/09/2025 03:15

Too early for this level of intrusion. And ask for her information. She may be the one with the shady past.

Annony331 · 18/09/2025 03:34

Perhaps she is waiting to see what your reaction is?

Claire's law can take a good month to complete and she is only being proactive in my view.

if you are military and moved around a bit it could taken a bit longer

Beesandhoney123 · 18/09/2025 04:33

Gosh no, after two dates! It all sounds rather intense to.me, and intrusive at this stage. Also a bit keen and assuming you and she have planned a life together, which is a bit off putting imo.

I wouldn't be handing over my personal details just yet. Has she shared all her personal details with you, for you to run some checks, get a few references? Women can also be abusers.

Read up on Claires law. See how its applied for. Perhaps she has a past partner who was abusive. She might be holding back truth, as you donh know each other well at all.

Liveafr · 18/09/2025 04:35

Am I the only person who uses condoms when having sex with a new partner? 🤔

tripleginandtonic · 18/09/2025 08:47

Liveafr · 18/09/2025 04:35

Am I the only person who uses condoms when having sex with a new partner? 🤔

They can split, not be put on right . Asking someone they're sexual history makes sense to me.

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