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Please don’t judge me to hard

233 replies

SENDChaos · 28/02/2026 02:11

This is gonna sound really silly but my anxiety is through the roof.

a man who has been asking me to take me out since 2018 is taking part in a celebrity charity football match (celebrity side) and has asked me to go. It’s a family event so thought it would be something fun to do with my boy for the day as it’s a 2 hour drive each way.

Well now I’m panicking!! The whole influencer life really isn’t my circle so I was hoping to slide in, watch, see him briefly after and then disappear. He has other ideas! He wants me to get there a bit early and take me and my boy in to meet everyone!’

Its gonna be cold and even raining so it’s not exactly a look my best event and I don’t wanna look like a fan girl!!

can someone help me stop overthinking this?!

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SENDChaos · 28/02/2026 14:47

TheIceBear · 28/02/2026 14:45

That’s my point. I’d be suspicious of the fact he stayed in contact

Maybe I’ve got a good personality and I’m funny 🤣🤣

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SENDChaos · 28/02/2026 14:49

Aluna · 28/02/2026 13:55

He doesn’t need to know anything about her life as long as she pays her subscription. Of course he’s not her type. This is how some influencers make their money.

Sorry to disappoint you but I’m not paying any type of subscription

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TheIceBear · 28/02/2026 14:51

SENDChaos · 28/02/2026 14:47

Maybe I’ve got a good personality and I’m funny 🤣🤣

I’m sure you have a wonderful personality etc etc I’m not actually doubting that .. i would just be cautious that’s all I’m saying.

AshHeart · 28/02/2026 14:51

There's a whole list of "celebrities" playing in a charity football match" with Calum Best for anyone interested in guessing. I've heard of about three of them and would cross the road to avoid them - their reputation with exes and children leaves a lot to be desired! The rest are contestants on shows like Love Island, Married at first sight, etc.

NobodysGirl · 28/02/2026 14:52

If it is the doctor Guy as a PP said (sorry for being nosy, I did a quick peep on his insta to vet him for you, ahem) - then someone like that actually seems like a very good choice / good taste on your part OP from the surface - definitely worth seeing where it goes carefully.

Does come across as very confident but totally not in a player/Ladies man way - and funny too !

SENDChaos · 28/02/2026 14:52

TheIceBear · 28/02/2026 14:51

I’m sure you have a wonderful personality etc etc I’m not actually doubting that .. i would just be cautious that’s all I’m saying.

I understand what you’re saying

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BeeHive909 · 28/02/2026 14:53

NobodysGirl · 28/02/2026 14:52

If it is the doctor Guy as a PP said (sorry for being nosy, I did a quick peep on his insta to vet him for you, ahem) - then someone like that actually seems like a very good choice / good taste on your part OP from the surface - definitely worth seeing where it goes carefully.

Does come across as very confident but totally not in a player/Ladies man way - and funny too !

It’s not dr Alex he’s got a partner

SENDChaos · 28/02/2026 14:53

NobodysGirl · 28/02/2026 14:52

If it is the doctor Guy as a PP said (sorry for being nosy, I did a quick peep on his insta to vet him for you, ahem) - then someone like that actually seems like a very good choice / good taste on your part OP from the surface - definitely worth seeing where it goes carefully.

Does come across as very confident but totally not in a player/Ladies man way - and funny too !

🤣🤣🤣. No it’s not the doctor, he’s actually not even on any public players list for the game

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Lugol · 28/02/2026 14:54

Getridofcelebrities · 28/02/2026 14:17

https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/people/celebrities-coming-to-west-sussex-to-play-in-charity-football-match-and-its-this-weekend-5611132

The celebrity players confirmed so far are:

Dan Osborne - TV

Calum Best - TV

Jake Wood - Soap star

Cal the dragon - Internet Star

Man like haks - Comedian

Nathan Campbell - Married At first sight

Orson Nurse - Married at first sight

Ryan Livesey - Married at First sight

Dean Gaffney - Soap Legend

Ricky Groves - Soap Legend

Arthur Poremba - Married at first sight

Adam nightingale - Married at first sight

Georges Berthonneau - Married at First Sight

Bleu Landau - Soap Star

Sean Stone - Love island

Bsilly Brown - Love island

Matt Lapinskas - Soap Star

Flintz - BGT finalist

Munveer - Love island

Reuben Collins - Love island

Joe Jackson - Actor - the Business

Keiran Hayler - TV

Edited

It's like a list of men to avoid at all costs.

NobodysGirl · 28/02/2026 14:54

Oh :( - LOL I am not over invested at all

SENDChaos · 28/02/2026 14:56

NobodysGirl · 28/02/2026 14:54

Oh :( - LOL I am not over invested at all

See this is what I’m nervous about! Being seen with him and then people trying to work out who I am, etc etc

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MyCrushWithEyeliner · 28/02/2026 14:56

SENDChaos · 28/02/2026 14:06

Can you share with me the link that says he’s going to be there because I’ve tried looking and can’t see anything anywhere

Someone shared a link, it’s for a match in Littlehampton tomorrow at 3pm. Not sure if that’s the one you’re attending?

Getridofcelebrities · 28/02/2026 14:58

I hate the celebrity culture. What have those men actually done to warrant fans. ?
Fuck all.

SENDChaos · 28/02/2026 14:59

Getridofcelebrities · 28/02/2026 14:58

I hate the celebrity culture. What have those men actually done to warrant fans. ?
Fuck all.

Honestly, I couldn’t even tell you how he got into it all. It’s really not my world

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Onmytod24 · 28/02/2026 15:00

You’ve put so much information on there some of it will get back to him and maybe you’ll get a message that your invite is cancelled. I do hope not. Maybe it’s time to delete the thread. But let us know afterwards how it went.

SENDChaos · 28/02/2026 15:00

Onmytod24 · 28/02/2026 15:00

You’ve put so much information on there some of it will get back to him and maybe you’ll get a message that your invite is cancelled. I do hope not. Maybe it’s time to delete the thread. But let us know afterwards how it went.

He can’t cancelled my invite! It’s a public event that I’ve paid to attend 🤣🤣

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BackinRed101 · 28/02/2026 15:06

SENDChaos · 28/02/2026 02:53

lol. I’m just in my head about it. Why would this 31 year old be interested in me who doesn’t leave her house?

I really need to give myself a talking to

because sometimes people just match so to speak

Stephaneey · 28/02/2026 15:07

SENDChaos · 28/02/2026 14:53

🤣🤣🤣. No it’s not the doctor, he’s actually not even on any public players list for the game

Aw I was actually hoping it was him as he seems very genuine and not in the Callum best category 😂

SENDChaos · 28/02/2026 15:14

Stephaneey · 28/02/2026 15:07

Aw I was actually hoping it was him as he seems very genuine and not in the Callum best category 😂

Sorry babes 🤣🤣

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NobodysGirl · 28/02/2026 15:14

I am rooting for you OP !

Where does OP actually say she wants to meet this guy with marriage and a happily ever after in mind? Maybe she wants some excitement and fun in her life and intends to stay safe whilst. Let her live a little (I know those warning are doing so out of protectiveness but c'mon she's a grown woman presumably in at least her mid 30s).

OP, I once messaged a celebrity - a failed actor of sorts , all his movies are unmemorable except one or two where he was in a supporting role and the main lead won awards etc. - he was going through a bad time in his marriage, I am married too, I was not flirty I sent him the link to some scripts /stories I had written on a blog type site long ago and he actually read them and started messaging me about them and for a month or so there was a friendship of sorts. We both backed off when we realised it was getting close to a boundary line, still messaged sporadically but with those boundaries clearly in mind only - later he sorted his marriage out.

He did message once about asking me to come to an event last year, which was years after the last conversation - he thought my writing had some talent and he was back in the acting and also script writing game again. I did not go but I still am glad we had that little bond of friendship for a short while and gave some sort of short lived comfort to each other, without breaking any vows !

TheIceBear · 28/02/2026 15:16

Getridofcelebrities · 28/02/2026 14:58

I hate the celebrity culture. What have those men actually done to warrant fans. ?
Fuck all.

I’m in my 30s and I’ve heard of absolutely none of those people apart from Calum best who I’ve heard of but know nothing about. The event sounds like my idea of hell on earth.

SENDChaos · 28/02/2026 15:18

NobodysGirl · 28/02/2026 15:14

I am rooting for you OP !

Where does OP actually say she wants to meet this guy with marriage and a happily ever after in mind? Maybe she wants some excitement and fun in her life and intends to stay safe whilst. Let her live a little (I know those warning are doing so out of protectiveness but c'mon she's a grown woman presumably in at least her mid 30s).

OP, I once messaged a celebrity - a failed actor of sorts , all his movies are unmemorable except one or two where he was in a supporting role and the main lead won awards etc. - he was going through a bad time in his marriage, I am married too, I was not flirty I sent him the link to some scripts /stories I had written on a blog type site long ago and he actually read them and started messaging me about them and for a month or so there was a friendship of sorts. We both backed off when we realised it was getting close to a boundary line, still messaged sporadically but with those boundaries clearly in mind only - later he sorted his marriage out.

He did message once about asking me to come to an event last year, which was years after the last conversation - he thought my writing had some talent and he was back in the acting and also script writing game again. I did not go but I still am glad we had that little bond of friendship for a short while and gave some sort of short lived comfort to each other, without breaking any vows !

I’m actually 40! 🤣🤣🤣

some of my closest friends are in the music industry and I barely go to any of their events because I don’t get the whole world of the ‘celebrities’ if that makes sense?

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SENDChaos · 28/02/2026 15:20

TheIceBear · 28/02/2026 15:16

I’m in my 30s and I’ve heard of absolutely none of those people apart from Calum best who I’ve heard of but know nothing about. The event sounds like my idea of hell on earth.

Would have been better if I could have added some booze to the day out but I’ll be driving and he’s tee total! 🤣🤣🤣

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TheIceBear · 28/02/2026 15:23

SENDChaos · 28/02/2026 15:20

Would have been better if I could have added some booze to the day out but I’ll be driving and he’s tee total! 🤣🤣🤣

I think I could just about tolerate it if booze was involved ! That sounds horrendous . It might be great fun though who knows .

SENDChaos · 28/02/2026 15:24

TheIceBear · 28/02/2026 15:23

I think I could just about tolerate it if booze was involved ! That sounds horrendous . It might be great fun though who knows .

It’s normally the events you think are gonna be rubbish that turn out to be really good 🤣🤣

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