Why?!

gaeilgegrinds

Having lived in many different places it never ceases to amaze me how difficult Galway is as a place to gets dates. I'm sick of randomers, gave that up and now I'm stuck literally in no man's land...what is with this place??!

We Galway men are wimps.

gaeilgegrinds

But what's to lose? I don't get it. And sorry if that first post came across as negative but is just really frustrating.

DRakE

hit the gym

brianthebard

Weren't you talking about this before a while ago op?

Caliden

Who ate all the pies?

missannik

gaeilgegrinds wrote: »

But what's to lose? I don't get it. And sorry if that first post came across as negative but is just really frustrating.

Are you asking guys on dates or are you expecting guys to ask you out? Do you think it's your approach or is it really the men of Galway? I'm just curious, not having a go.

dcukhunter

I think its the women with the problem not all mind but seems to be just the one's I meet. Things seem to going grand having the craic talking away then they wont give ya their no. at the end of the night or ya get the dreaded I like you but as a friend speech. Thats just my 2 cents or then again it could be just me after all

Lockstep

I seem to remember seeing the OP talking about this before.

JohnCleary

Sorry OP i'd love to go out with you but i'm washing my hair tonight :pac:


Seriously though, i've found that Galway people are very 'clicky', ie. stick to their own groups. Maybe something to do with it? I'd hate to be single and 'looking for that special someone' in Galway tbh

Robbo

Dates were only invented as a plot device for the American sitcom.

With that in mind, get drunk and grab the nearest available specimen of prime West-of-Ireland manhood and get him to knock you up with his Mayo immigrant seed. Forcing the issue will cure your manorexia.

Mike...

gaeilgegrinds wrote: »

Having lived in many different places it never ceases to amaze me how difficult Galway is as a place to gets dates. I'm sick of randomers, gave that up and now I'm stuck literally in no man's land...what is with this place??!

This is all you seem to talk about...Why don't you hire a gigolo or post up your pic and we will see how ya get on?

Maybe your the problem;
Do you do any of the following?

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Wear a wedding dress on your date?

Yes [] No[]

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Bring all your family on a date?

Yes [] No[]

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When the wine comes at dinner, Ask him/her now the reds sorted what do you think we will serve as the white?

Yes [] No[]

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Admit desperation?

Yes [] No[]

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Hand him a ticket and tell him get in line?

Yes [] No[]

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Charge him before,after or during the date?

Yes [] No[]

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JohnCleary

Pics or STFU tbh

chrussell

Yeah OP, I think a picture is in order....however, you're probably thinking too much into the whole thing, just relax go out and have fun, if guys are attracted to you (or girls, whatever) they'll come chat to you, dont go out with the mentality that you want to get a date, cause it'll just ruin your night if you don't meet someone. Failing that, dating websites seem to be the new pubs of today, and in this current economic climate, you could get chatted up and save money by not having to buy drinks!

galwayguy22

I think a more Irish verion of "Pics or STFU" would be "Pics or GHTF"*

*Go home ta fvck

Edit:

On a side note, wanna go to the cinema with me on a "date"? I'll let you pay and all.

JohnCleary

I'll bring you on a date, however you must do the following:

Pay for the 200 odd litres of diesel we'll burn
Pay for the wine and Jack Daniels
Pay for the steak

I'll provide the BBQ

But I promise you'll have a brilliant day :pac:

chrussell

galwayguy22 wrote: »

On a side note, wanna go to the cinema with me on a "date"? I'll let you pay and all.

Oh yeah meant to say...since its obviously been a while since you've been on a date, woman pay nowadays and of course, sex is a given!

cornbb

This whole dating thing is a bit alien to the Irish I think. Whatever happened to drunken groping and dancing at the crossroads??

But yeah, Galway isn't the hotbed of social activity for young singles that its reputation would have you believe.

big b

I blame the women!

I'm very happily attached & have no interest whatever in chatting up/dating/whatever other women.

But I've noticed in Galway that if you even accidentally make eye contact with a young woman, when you're passing in the street or whatever, 99 times out of 100 you'll get some variation of eyes down & face saying "Oh God, please don't talk to me" or "what the feck are you looking at?"

Like John said above, I really wouldn't want to be hoping to meet that special someone in Galway.

biko

gaeilgegrinds a year ago wrote: »

As some of ye may remember I had friends needing or wanting men. Was getting on my nerves. Anyway a new phenomenon has swept Galway & long may it last! Instead of the usual dating patterns we now have coffee/breakfast dates on Sunday morning...and my God are they working! 3 of my 6 ladies have now got other halves...becaue of this. In fairness it's great cos you get to chill & talk & really find out about a person, seems to be the latest in Halo anyway, arrange to meet the following day. Just said I'd share anyway cos I think it's a welcome development!

gaeilgegrinds wrote: »

Having lived in many different places it never ceases to amaze me how difficult Galway is as a place to gets dates. I'm sick of randomers, gave that up and now I'm stuck literally in no man's land...what is with this place??!

Getting frustrated? Have you tried online?

I met a special someone in Galway big b, it can happen \0/

big b

biko wrote: »

I met a special someone in Galway big b, it can happen \0/

Genuinely happy for ya, Biko

It clearly does happen, we're not all unattached. But there does seem to be a reluctance to engage with people outside the known circle of friends.

Maybe Gaeilgegrinds should attend tonights' beers

MattKid

I've pretty much given up on meeting someone in Galway, I just focussing my energies on other areas of my life and if something comes up it's a bonus

Do you give blowjobs on the first date? If that's the case, I'll go out with ya.

Zzippy

DRakE wrote: »

hit the gym

Caliden wrote: »

Who ate all the pies?

*mono* wrote: »

This is all you seem to talk about...Why don't you hire a gigolo or post up your pic and we will see how ya get on?

Maybe your the problem;
Do you do any of the following?

---

Wear a wedding dress on your date?

Yes [] No[]

---

Bring all your family on a date?

Yes [] No[]

---

When the wine comes at dinner, Ask him/her now the reds sorted what do you think we will serve as the white?

Yes [] No[]

---

Admit desperation?

Yes [] No[]

---

Hand him a ticket and tell him get in line?

Yes [] No[]

---

Charge him before,after or during the date?

Yes [] No[]

---

galwayguy22 wrote: »

I think a more Irish verion of "Pics or STFU" would be "Pics or GHTF"*

*Go home ta fvck

Edit:

On a side note, wanna go to the cinema with me on a "date"? I'll let you pay and all.

chrussell wrote: »

Oh yeah meant to say...since its obviously been a while since you've been on a date, woman pay nowadays and of course, sex is a given!

Deleted User wrote: »

Do you give blowjobs on the first date? If that's the case, I'll go out with ya.

Definitely a few virgins with no social skills posting on this forum. Its not After Hours lads, the OP asked a genuine question and all ye muppets can come up with is Beavis and Butthead type "jokes". Pretty f*ckin juvenile, the kind of stuff you expect from Drake tbh :rolleyes:

OP why don't you do the asking? I've had plenty of dates in Galway from meeting people out and having the craic, met someone special a while ago so not looking these days, but have friends who do the dating thing regularly. Don't agree with John about cliques either, I've lived in much smaller places where that was true, but there are people from all over the place living in Galway, they haven't formed cliques and are open to whatever, thats my experience anyway.

DRakE

galwayguy22 wrote: »

I think a more Irish verion of "Pics or STFU" would be "Pics or GHTF"*

*Go home ta fvck

Edit:

On a side note, wanna go to the cinema with me on a "date"? I'll let you pay and all.

GTFO

DRakE

biko wrote: »

Getting frustrated? Have you tried online?

I met a special someone in Galway big b, it can happen \0/

What was his name?

Sherifu

DRakE wrote: »

What was his name?

po0k

big b wrote: »

But I've noticed in Galway that if you even accidentally make eye contact with a young woman, when you're passing in the street or whatever, 99 times out of 100 you'll get some variation of eyes down & face saying "Oh God, please don't talk to me" or "what the feck are you looking at?"

In my experience, that applies to every urban area.

big b

po0k wrote: »

In my experience, that applies to every urban area.

It doesn't in mine.
I've found Galway folks to be more reticent than in most other places I've spent any length of time.

But hey, we've clearly been to different places, no harm. :pac:

JohnCleary

Zzippy wrote: »

Don't agree with John about cliques either, I've lived in much smaller places where that was true, but there are people from all over the place living in Galway, they haven't formed cliques and are open to whatever, thats my experience anyway.

You never agree with anything I say ya smelly pike

But on a serious note... Z I was referring to my experience in Galway with students mainly (late teens/early 20's), it is clicky. From my experience I woudln't like to be a loner in Galway

Interceptor

Zzippy wrote: »

Definitely .... virgins with no social skills .....muppets .......Beavis and Butthead ...... f*ckin juvenile ......Drake tbh :rolleyes:.

Oh noes - you got all serious on their asses and stuff.

OP, cute chicks never have trouble getting asked out but swamp donkeys and trolls alwayz complain that there is something wrong with the dating scene/something in the water/genetic mutation which prevents them being asked out. Several serious dudes have asked you out - JC even offered to take you on his boat and I've seen him - he's smokin'. What are you waiting for? (pix pls kthxbai...)

'cptr

JohnCleary

Interceptor wrote: »

Oh noes - you got all serious on their asses and stuff.

OP, cute chicks never have trouble getting asked out but swamp donkeys and trolls alwayz complain that there is something wrong with the dating scene/something in the water/genetic mutation which prevents them being asked out. Several serious dudes have asked you out - JC even offered to take you on his boat and I've seen him - he's smokin'. What are you waiting for? (pix pls kthxbai...)
'cptr

The status of my offer is: PENDING (Awaiting pics)

Why thanks 'ceptor, I work out :pac:

Um, it was a joke, I have a GF

OP. Seriously, pics will help you find a serious answer. If you're hot, you'll have no prob posting pics

pseudonym1

Op most of these were taken the mic - but in fairness what did you expect?
Its the rule of if your going out with someone you get tonnes of offers - when your not offers are few and far between.

Stop looking - sounds like such a cliche but once you do and start enjoying yourself positive things will happen. As previously stated if its dates you want try a dating website.

Oh and have you tried hanging out in Supermacs at 3am?

Xiney

JohnCleary wrote: »

If you're hot, you'll have no prob posting pics

I'm sure she's lovely.

I'm also sure she wouldn't want everyone here knowing what she looks like except on her own terms. Galway's a small town, hell it's a small country. Wouldn't want people on the street recognizing me from boards, personally.

JohnCleary

Xiney wrote: »

I'm sure she's lovely.

I'm also sure she wouldn't want everyone here knowing what she looks like except on her own terms. Galway's a small town, hell it's a small country. Wouldn't want people on the street recognizing me from boards, personally.

Why, what are you hiding? :pac:

VanhireBoys

gaeilgegrinds wrote: »

Having lived in many different places it never ceases to amaze me how difficult Galway is as a place to gets dates. I'm sick of randomers, gave that up and now I'm stuck literally in no man's land...what is with this place??!

Ohhhh get a grip OP

I came to Galway in 2005 after being in a lot of places before. I am originally from Donegal and I met my now wife in Galway on a night out. just happened - I wasnt out hell bent on meeting 'the one' . My wife is a Co.Galway girl. Ive met loads of decent down to earth folk here and continue to do so......!

Dont fret - Theres a lid for every saucepan.... ! You havent found yours yet

VanhireBoys

JohnCleary wrote: »

Why, what are you hiding? :pac:

+1

brianthebard

big b wrote: »

Genuinely happy for ya, Biko

It clearly does happen, we're not all unattached. But there does seem to be a reluctance to engage with people outside the known circle of friends.

Maybe Gaeilgegrinds should attend tonights' beers

Who's going tonight? Is it going to be a sausage fest?

inisboffin

OP, you could always PM the pics if any offer looked promising (not looking great so far tho, no pics with any of them:P).

Seriously though..it is so true about finding someone when really not giving a feck about it..however, that is the last thing someone wants to hear when in the 'dating game'. I have lived here both single and attached, and to be honest, part of it is what age bracket you are in..no matter what you look like. It is socially way easier to meet (for a start) and date people when in 20s (partly due to potential complications like having a family from another relationship, etc). There is generally a younger crowd at Universities etc too.

It may be a bit of a cliché, but clubs and activity based stuff are some of the best places to meet people. People are often relaxed, and not in 'meat market mode'. You can always go to the pub for pints or coffee afterwards.

One mate met his girlfriend on a hill-walking outing, another his wife at a language class, both cases, everyone over 30. Stuff that involves chatting is good, a chess club might be a bit intense

Best of luck with it

Diabhal Beag

The problem with the Galwegian dating seen is the mentality that a hooker in the long run is cheaper and less hassle. I know several people like this:eek:

galwayguy22

Zzippy wrote: »

Definitely a few virgins with no social skills posting on this forum. Its not After Hours lads, the OP asked a genuine question and all ye muppets can come up with is Beavis and Butthead type "jokes". Pretty f*ckin juvenile, the kind of stuff you expect from Drake tbh :rolleyes:

OP why don't you do the asking? I've had plenty of dates in Galway from meeting people out and having the craic, met someone special a while ago so not looking these days, but have friends who do the dating thing regularly. Don't agree with John about cliques either, I've lived in much smaller places where that was true, but there are people from all over the place living in Galway, they haven't formed cliques and are open to whatever, thats my experience anyway.

My post was a genuine offer to the OP to help solve her (good god let it be a her) problem.

Your post on the other hand kind of rambles on and the only piece of advise I can see is "why don't you do the asking" which has already been said.

Ergo, Vis a Vis, Concordantly, stop being so f*ckin juvenile with your nonsense spamming.

pseudonym1

Little Shyte wrote: »

The problem with the Galwegian dating seen is the mentality that a hooker in the long run is cheaper and less hassle. I know several people like this:eek:

Wow - congrats on dramaticaly lowering the tone of the thread!
That my dear is bollix I don't know the caliber of the people you associate but I assure you its not the general consensus.

coughs~twat~coughs again

axiom32

Oh and have you tried hanging out in Supermacs at 3am?

gave this option a shot last night to no avail

brianthebard

Little Shyte wrote: »

The problem with the Galwegian dating seen is the mentality that a hooker in the long run is cheaper and less hassle. I know several people like this:eek:

There are hooker's in galway? :eek: why did no one inform me??

pseudonym1

axiom32 wrote: »

Oh and have you tried hanging out in Supermacs at 3am?

gave this option a shot last night to no avail

DO you pocess highly contagoius disease like symptoms?
Or did you just not share your food?

gaeilgegrinds

God throw me off a bridge quick. Some of ye are the pits. I wasn't asking for dates, merely saying how difficult it is to get them. Men just want sex, I mean I've nothing against it but it's better when you get to actually practise it rather than moving on to different people.

As for commenting on my looks, it really shouldn't matter but I think I'm adequately equipped in that department. I'm just going to give up.
As for asking for pics...no way...genuinely doubt any of ye are genuine.

From what I can gather so there seem to be very few guys agreeing with me on this, ye just want the sex, no dates leading on to relationships. Great.

And yes I know I've said this before, and no doubt I'll say it again. I'd gladly ask men out but at this stage my confidence is at an all time low so not likely to happen for quite some time.
Thanks

Diabhal Beag

pseudonym1 wrote: »

DO you pocess highly contagoius disease like symptoms?
Or did you just not share your food?

Picking on hookers wow. Guess who lives in Drum eh. Cough~Bitch~Cough

brianthebard

Aw don't give up. I think there were some valid suggestions about where you are meeting people, that will affect people's expectations. I'm not from Galway though so maybe I'm not looking at things the same way as these galway lads who only want some bedroom frolics. I was just having a little fun but its not nice to hear someone giving up on meeting people.

gaeilgegrinds

Seriously can't take another knock so better off without. Thanks Brian

brianthebard

gaeilgegrinds wrote: »

Seriously can't take another knock so better off without. Thanks Brian

I'd go on a date with you, no sex necessary, except I'm too poor. Sorry.

Diabhal Beag

gaeilgegrinds wrote: »

Seriously can't take another knock so better off without. Thanks Brian

Sorry GG. Hope you suceed in love