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The burnt haystack method

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Haystackhunting · 20/03/2026 17:25

I have been implementing the haystack method where we literally do not allow our boundaries to be infiltrated. We stick to our standards.
As a result of which there appears to be absolutely fuck all left on the shelf.
So maybe I’m wondering if I’m being a little harsh. I’m starting to doubt myself
Latest one, we go straight away for a drink because I think there’s no point in messaging back back-and-forth once you’ve established that the circumstances align, it’s then about chemistry and looking for red flags
We have a drink. It’s very nice.
I fancy him a bit from what I can see and what I know feelings appear to be mutual
So then last night he phoned me up and he starts telling me about somebody else who is in my profession that he dated.
Apparently, couldn’t get a word in edgeways with this woman and he wasn’t allowed an opinion or an opinion that she didn’t agree with. And was quite angry.
The subject then somehow crept onto politics and he proceeded to angrily not shouted but certainly was extremely passionate, told me that I should never speak to him about politics because he’s intelligent and he’s educated on the subject. Seemed to be implying that he’d wipe the floor with me.
No, I couldn’t give a flying You know what about politics if I’m honest as long as he’s not a reform voter. Which he didn’t confirm or deny.
But I’ve properly got the ick
Is it just me?

OP posts:
LouiseMadetheBestBroccoliPasta · 23/03/2026 19:08

category12 · 23/03/2026 16:15

I think that's an argument for being more assertive rather than against lunch. 😄

No way would I sit for 3 hours listening to some dude if I wasn't interested.

Part of the problem was that he was the relative of another friend, her friend had set them up, and her friend had assured her that he's a "such a great guy, I don't know why he's single". Otherwise my friend probably would have been much more assertive 😄

category12 · 23/03/2026 21:51

LouiseMadetheBestBroccoliPasta · 23/03/2026 19:08

Part of the problem was that he was the relative of another friend, her friend had set them up, and her friend had assured her that he's a "such a great guy, I don't know why he's single". Otherwise my friend probably would have been much more assertive 😄

Ah yeah, that'll do it. 😂

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