The Online Dating Thread Part II Mod Warning Read First Post/or Post 7389

stripysocks85 · 08-04-2012 3:16pm

So to join, or not to join, that is the question.................... Hmmm...........

G-Money · 08-04-2012 3:20pm

I re-joined MaybeFriends a while back and never bothered setting up my profile. They sent me a mail offering me full membership for €4.99 for a month so I've given that a go. Let's see what happens (probably feck all) haha

Panthro · 08-04-2012 3:23pm

Dolly Daydreams wrote: »

Panthro wrote: »

Yeah she mentioned she would be going out with her mates and might call into one of the pubs that I mentioned with the mates. (To be honest, I was thinking perhaps she wants it to appear as a chance encounter in front of the mates, she might not like people knowing she was meeting someone off the interwebs! But that's just me thinking out loud)
So I said sound if you are in town and want to meet up, give me a text. And after that, if I hear from her I hear from her and if not, I'm none too worried.

did anything come of it last night?

Nope, didn't hear a word from her.
Got a text this morning from her apologising for not being out last night and asking hoe my night went. Im feeling "meh" about replying to be honest.

Dolly Daydreams · 08-04-2012 3:26pm

Panthro wrote: »

Nope, didn't hear a word from her.
Got a text this morning from her apologising for not being out last night and asking hoe my night went. Im feeling "meh" about replying to be honest.

Yeah I think you're right to be honest, she sounds like a bit of a headf***..

Panthro · 08-04-2012 3:29pm

Dolly Daydreams wrote: »

Yeah I think you're right to be honest, she sounds like a bit of a headf***..

To be fair to her she did mention that her gran was sick so she couldn't go out, that's fine with me. Would have been nice to have gotten a text last night to say she wouldn't make it out though.

08-04-2012 3:32pm

Possible date on Tuesday and then another one during the weekend. Schweet.

stupidusername · 08-04-2012 3:34pm

Leave her off I say Panthro, just sounds messy in general.

G-Money · 08-04-2012 3:35pm

Panthro wrote: »

To be fair to her she did mention that her gran was sick so she couldn't go out, that's fine with me. Would have been nice to have gotten a text last night to say she wouldn't make it out though.

That's fair enough but I still think she's stringing you along.

Just send some bland reply but nothing that requires a response, then delete her number. You are better off spending your time responding to someone who's actually interested in meeting you, rather than messing you around until she thinks someone better comes along.

Dolly Daydreams · 08-04-2012 3:41pm

Panthro wrote: »

To be fair to her she did mention that her gran was sick so she couldn't go out, that's fine with me. Would have been nice to have gotten a text last night to say she wouldn't make it out though.

Exactly, takes 10 seconds to send a text

Deleted User wrote: »

Possible date on Tuesday and then another one during the weekend. Schweet.

Go you

G-Money wrote: »

That's fair enough but I still think she's stringing you along.

Just send some bland reply but nothing that requires a response, then delete her number. You are better off spending your time responding to someone who's actually interested in meeting you, rather than messing you around until she thinks someone better comes along.

I 2nd that

Larianne · 08-04-2012 3:47pm

Panthro wrote: »

To be fair to her she did mention that her gran was sick so she couldn't go out, that's fine with me. Would have been nice to have gotten a text last night to say she wouldn't make it out though.

To be fair, I've shít going on in my life at the moment but I will still be decent enough to text someone back.

Fuk that shít man. Tell her to jog on.

G-Money · 08-04-2012 3:47pm

Dolly Daydreams wrote: »

Exactly, takes 10 seconds to send a text

This is true. Think of it this way. Think back to the last time you were in touch with someone you had just met or really liked or whatever. Did you hang around and not reply to texts? No fecking way, you reply as soon as you read it! I guess the point I'm making is, if it's someone you are interested in, you will make the effort. If it's not, you won't.

That_Guy · 08-04-2012 3:54pm

Axe her Panthro. No point in wrecking your head over it. Not worth it whatsoever.

sharper · 08-04-2012 4:33pm

Panthro wrote: »

Nope, didn't hear a word from her.
Got a text this morning from her apologising for not being out last night and asking hoe my night went. Im feeling "meh" about replying to be honest.

I think you might be right about the chance encounter thing, maybe her friends wanted to go somewhere else and she couldn't seem too pushed about it.

Dolly Daydreams · 08-04-2012 4:53pm

sharper wrote: »

I think you might be right about the chance encounter thing, maybe her friends wanted to go somewhere else and she couldn't seem too pushed about it.

True enough, but personally speaking, I would still send a quick text even along the lines of won't be around your neck of the woods tonight but have a good one and talk to you soon..

That_Guy · 08-04-2012 4:54pm

Had a really nice time last night. Went to Cafe En Seine which was quite nice. Never been there before. Lots of laughs, a debate as to whether Ashbourne is part of Dublin (which it clearly is) and... well I won't kiss and tell...

I mean... Ah crap. Forget you read that last bit.

Look right here please:

:pac:

Dolly Daydreams · 08-04-2012 5:15pm

That_Guy wrote: »

Had a really nice time last night. Went to Cafe En Seine which was quite nice. Never been there before. Lots of laughs, a debate as to whether Ashbourne is part of Dublin (which it clearly is) and... well I won't kiss and tell...

I mean... Ah crap. Forget you read that last bit.

Look right here please:

:pac:

Yay, love a good date story.. Next one lined up?

miec · 08-04-2012 6:03pm

Have to say I love this thread and make sure I keep a regular check of what is going on.

It is lovely to hear the success stories and I know the feeling with the not so good success stories.

As for me I have decided to try again but with a more positive mind frame, heavy doses of reality, an armed rhino hide and lots and lots of patience. I don't go out clubbing / pubbing as my friends are married and not into that, the few single friends I have don't want to go out so that is a no go for me. The hobbies I enjoy are largely female based and I work with one other person (female) so other than the net, I can't really see a way of meeting someone and I'm not suited to convent living.

I have signed up with match.com but so far it is proving to be an annoying site to navigate round and its not that well populated plus the searching facility is a bit irritating but I only need to meet one person but I wouldn't recommend it as it is quite costly. I think I will brave POF again once I get a few decent pics sorted as it seems to attract the most people.

Dolly Daydreams · 08-04-2012 6:16pm

miec wrote: »

Have to say I love this thread and make sure I keep a regular check of what is going on.

It is lovely to hear the success stories and I know the feeling with the not so good success stories.

As for me I have decided to try again but with a more positive mind frame, heavy doses of reality, an armed rhino hide and lots and lots of patience. I don't go out clubbing / pubbing as my friends are married and not into that, the few single friends I have don't want to go out so that is a no go for me. The hobbies I enjoy are largely female based and I work with one other person (female) so other than the net, I can't really see a way of meeting someone and I'm not suited to convent living.

I have signed up with match.com but so far it is proving to be an annoying site to navigate round and its not that well populated plus the searching facility is a bit irritating but I only need to meet one person but I wouldn't recommend it as it is quite costly. I think I will brave POF again once I get a few decent pics sorted as it seems to attract the most people.

Feck it get yourself out there girl, I wasn't mad into OKC but a lot of people on here have raved about it.. Speaking of success stories, how many people are still with the peeps they met online?

Otis Driftwood · 08-04-2012 6:20pm

Well there is a couple that met through this thread that are together and we also have a couple that met at our last beers too.

tGC,spreading love around the world.
:pac:

Dolly Daydreams · 08-04-2012 6:27pm

Otis Driftwood wrote: »

Well there is a couple that met through this thread that are together and we also have a couple that met at our last beers too.

tGC,spreading love around the world.
:pac:

balls to OKC & POF... Boards is where it's at

LoTwan · 08-04-2012 6:38pm

So I have a date lined up for tomorrow night (which I will believe when it happens) & a possible for next Sunday. I had a call with the latter this lunchtime and the call went well but it was a bit meh at the end. I'm not sure if that feeling was actually there or if it was just my mood LOL

Panthro... I have to agree. It's not happening. Delete the number & move on.

That_Guy... WHOOT! That's great news :-)

Armaghmagic · 08-04-2012 8:23pm

Cianan2 wrote: »

No replies from any girls all week, another saturday night in alone! Thank god under siege is on...

I know the feeling mate :rolleyes:

Armaghmagic · 08-04-2012 8:25pm

stripysocks85 wrote: »

So to join, or not to join, that is the question.................... Hmmm...........

I say "not to join".....sure you will probably meet someone off this quicker!!:p

molly09 · 09-04-2012 1:11am

is it possible to make yourself invisable on POF?

Larianne · 09-04-2012 1:14am

molly09 wrote: »

is it possible to make yourself invisable on POF?

You can hide your profile, if you go into the edit profile section, but I think you'll still show up if you've viewed someone.. I think..

Wadi · 09-04-2012 1:19am

Dont think so Molly..but just it joined recently. For all of you 21-32 year olds females on POF..theres plenty of cuties! Whats the average number of mail exchanges before its meet up or move on time?

molly09 · 09-04-2012 1:22am

well the best of luck to you, I am in my 30's and pretty slim selection but your right there is loads in their 20's.

I met one guy so far and we chatted on the fone a few times before meeting up and I am no expert but I woudl recommend this. Least it gave some base for a conversation.

Wadi · 09-04-2012 1:28am

I'm well into my 30's too! Thats why I'm envious of the younger women! Not on the site looking for a penpal but hard to know when to initiate a date..I guess if they're interested they'll bite!

molly09 · 09-04-2012 1:30am

yea Thats what I found also, there was this one guy that I really wanted to ask to meet so many times and tonite he asked about meeting, this is weeks later, I am so glad I did not ask as I think it may have scared him off or something.

gud luck with it, Its tough been single in teh 30's

pm me if you like

Galvasean · 09-04-2012 3:11am

So, I was internetless for a full week. returned to find I actually had quite a few messages. Sadly all were either from girls living far too far away to be considered viable matches or women considerably older than my own mother. Not to mention the "How r u?" messages.
Oh well, at least my mailbox is working...

JamesBond2010 · 09-04-2012 9:54am

Hi,it's been a while since I been on this, just want to ask the ladies what's the best way to get a response of Ye on the First MSG/intro. I know Ye get loads of mail on POF.being really unlucky since I started again.

Armaghmagic · 09-04-2012 10:04am

Why can women not go on dates with men in their 20's? I'm in my mid twenties and gone on successful dates when women in they're 20's, 30's and 40's......all have led to 2nd dates too!! Why not give it a go with the younger gentleman?

That_Guy · 09-04-2012 10:20am

Armaghmagic wrote: »

Why can women not go on dates with men in their 20's? I'm in my mid twenties and gone on successful dates when women in they're 20's, 30's and 40's......all have led to 2nd dates too!! Why not give it a go with the younger gentleman?

Maybe they're not into younger lads.

mariebeth · 09-04-2012 11:29am

Obviously sarcastic humour doesn't transfer well on to the internet :rolleyes:

Got a message this morning going: your're kinda cute.

my reply: only kinda? :-)

Got a message back: Do you not want the compliment?

:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:

G-Money · 09-04-2012 11:48am

I messaged a couple of girls yesterday on OKCupid and also MaybeFriends. So far, zero replies even though they've been online and checked out my profile. Got to love that consistency! :cool:

LoTwan · 09-04-2012 12:03pm

As I suspected tonight's date is not happening. Ah well. Onwards & upwards.

That_Guy · 09-04-2012 12:08pm

LoTwan wrote: »

As I suspected tonight's date is not happening. Ah well. Onwards & upwards.

What happened?

sharper · 09-04-2012 12:17pm

mariebeth wrote: »

Obviously sarcastic humour doesn't transfer well on to the internet :rolleyes:

Ha, its utterly bizarre when that happens. Someone messages me something jokey, I respond in kind and they take it seriously. I don't know how that's supposed to work!

LoTwan · 09-04-2012 12:26pm

That_Guy wrote: »

LoTwan wrote: »

As I suspected tonight's date is not happening. Ah well. Onwards & upwards.

What happened?

He was supposed to call lt night to make plans & I haven't heard from him. His phone is going straight to voice mail. I suspect his wife arrived home.

There's always Clara on Thursday afternoon for NSA LOL (which I'm not availing of)

That_Guy · 09-04-2012 12:43pm

LoTwan wrote: »

I suspect his wife arrived home.

Whoa!! What?? :eek:

LoTwan · 09-04-2012 12:46pm

That_Guy wrote: »

LoTwan wrote: »

I suspect his wife arrived home.

Whoa!! What?? :eek:

That's a hypothesis. I don't know that he's married. I was being sarcastic

Armaghmagic · 09-04-2012 12:51pm

LoTwan wrote: »

That_Guy wrote: »

LoTwan wrote: »

I suspect his wife arrived home.

Whoa!! What?? :eek:

That's a hypothesis. I don't know that he's married. I was being sarcastic

Sarcasm doesn't transfer well on the internet......has someone said this before??

LoTwan · 09-04-2012 12:54pm

Armaghmagic wrote: »

LoTwan wrote: »

That_Guy wrote: »

LoTwan wrote: »

I suspect his wife arrived home.

Whoa!! What?? :eek:

That's a hypothesis. I don't know that he's married. I was being sarcastic

Sarcasm doesn't transfer well on the internet......has someone said this before??

I thought that when I was typing it :-) (where is the sarcastic warning smilie when you need it? )

cade · 09-04-2012 1:02pm

After a two month break I've decided to throw myself back into the mixing pool of online dating, lets hope this session bears more fruit than my previous ventures, though on that note I'm sure I'll need to give the profile a rejig and some fresh photos.

LoTwan · 09-04-2012 1:19pm

I just got a message on AnotherFriend from a guy in South Carolina. I suspect he didn't look at my location before he wrote me an essay LOL. I replied and let him know where I live :-) he's also 18 years older than me!

I need some new photos on my profile.

Panthro · 09-04-2012 1:50pm

So, same girl from a few days ago has messaged me today asking if I was around later.
I didn't bother me arsé replying to her last message, so I wasn't expecting to hear from her again. Now part of me is considering replying, I just don't know what to say to her!

KamiKazeKitten · 09-04-2012 1:53pm

POF is turning me into such a grammar nazi. :pac:

Panthro, she still sounds like a headcase...

Galvasean · 09-04-2012 1:55pm

KamiKazeKitten wrote: »

POF is turning me into such a grammar nazi. :pac:

You were never anything but :P

LoTwan · 09-04-2012 1:55pm

Panthro wrote: »

So, same girl from a few days ago has messaged me today asking if I was around later.
I didn't bother me arsé replying to her last message, so I wasn't expecting to hear from her again. Now part of me is considering replying, I just don't know what to say to her!

Don't do it. She is inconsistent at best. She will continue to wreck your head :-(

*i should listen to my own advice*

KamiKazeKitten · 09-04-2012 2:06pm

Galvasean wrote: »

You were never anything but :P

You forgot about the full stop there. :pac:

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