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I'm going on a date in an hour ...

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StayOutOfTheLight · 04/03/2009 09:58

With comic book store guy.

Figured I may as well give it a shot. I have been doing this online dating thing for a couple of years now and have never actually met anyone. I always end up backing out through nerves and lack of confidence.

Trouble is, I know I'm not physically attracted to the guy. Is this always a problem?

Also, any tips? if it really is terrible, how do I cope?

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Rubyrubyruby · 04/03/2009 10:00

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Kewcumber · 04/03/2009 10:01

"Trouble is, I know I'm not physically attracted to the guy. Is this always a problem?" - YES! But it doesn't matter you need to start somewhere.

saadia · 04/03/2009 10:02

Good luck, and in case it goes badly could you arrange for someone to call you on your mobile at an appointed time and you can pretend there is an emergency and leave.

aseriouslyblondemoment · 04/03/2009 11:18

oh ROFL

Doha · 04/03/2009 18:17

well

spill the beans

how did it go

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StayOutOfTheLight · 04/03/2009 21:22

He's a very nice man

He was nervous as hell, stuttering ... even shaking I noticed and he did try hard to make conversation, even if it was about stars etc

But seriously, he was very nice, very sweet ... unfortunately there was nothing there from my side so I don't think it will go any further but I'm glad I went.

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StayOutOfTheLight · 04/03/2009 21:23

Oh and he jumps the gun quite a bit which is putting me off the most.

He was talking about all things we can do in summer etc and he's already told his daughter about me.

He was even hinting that he has a 3 bedroomed house, an only uses 2 rooms etc.

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BitOfFun · 04/03/2009 21:29

Awwww, I still like him But I don't have to go out with him I suppose...

aseriouslyblondemoment · 04/03/2009 21:37

well,i have laughed lots about this tbh
but see it as an experience
and if you don't want to see him again do let him know but let him down nicely
hmmm wonder if he knows about MN

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StayOutOfTheLight · 04/03/2009 21:41

god blondemoment, I really, really hope not!!

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warthog · 04/03/2009 22:21

sounds very sweet. but i agree, doesn't sound right for you.

let him down gently. and can you set him up with a friend???

Doha · 04/03/2009 22:25

Well at least you went and gave it a go. Well done you {smile]

It's a start

It will be easier next time and there will be a next time althought perhaps not with comic book man

Just be nice when you tell him thanks but no thanks.

Keep us posted

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