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The Online Dating Thread 3..**READ 1ST POST Oct 2012**

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    #9002
    Galvasean
    Registered Users Posts: 30,746 ✭✭✭✭Galvasean


    Ah, but she's never looked better. Shame the movie tanked or she may have kept it.
    What was my point? Ah yes, don't be so quick to dismiss it because one date didn't work out.


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    #9003
    Honey-ec
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,844 ✭✭✭Honey-ec


    Galvasean wrote: »
    Ah, but she's never looked better. Shame the movie tanked or she may have kept it.
    What was my point? Ah yes, don't be so quick to dismiss it because one date didn't work out.

    Oh it's nothing to do with him, believe me. I just don't like it myself.

    Joke's on him, though, cause I'll be back blonde in a month or two, whereas he'll always be an asshole :)


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    #9004
    Galvasean
    Registered Users Posts: 30,746 ✭✭✭✭Galvasean


    Honey-ec wrote: »
    Joke's on him, though, cause I'll be back blonde in a month or two, whereas he'll always be an asshole :)

    How very Churchillian of you :cool:


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    #9005
    knucklehead6
    Registered Users Posts: 6,783 ✭✭✭knucklehead6


    supackofidiots wrote: »
    On the original point.

    Is it off putting for most of you if a person is a single parent?


    No. Not in the slightest.


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    #9006
    riveratom
    Registered Users Posts: 964 ✭✭✭riveratom


    knucklehead6 wrote: »
    No. Not in the slightest.

    I had a couple of great dates and a lot of chats with a girl who is a single parent (still is I presume, since she thought what we had wasn't going anywhere!). At first it didn't bother me in the slightest, as I thought about it a bit more though, I began to see how I mightn't see it as ideal really.


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    #9007
    CastorTroy
    Registered Users Posts: 29,088 ✭✭✭✭CastorTroy


    supackofidiots wrote: »
    On the original point.

    Is it off putting for most of you if a person is a single parent?

    Personally, maybe I think about it too much, but I would look at it as there being 3 in the relationship. I don't say that from a selfish "I wouldn't get as much time with her" point of view, but if things don't work out, the kid(s) would be affected as well. Not only that but if I had grown attached to the kid it would be harder.

    If just meeting people with no kids and things don't work out, only you and him/her are affected.

    But I wouldn't rule it out altogether. What happens happens, but I wouldn't set out looking for that.


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    #9008
    sam34
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,073 ✭✭✭sam34


    off topic posts deleted. please stick to the topic


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    #9009
    Esoteric_
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11,255 ✭✭✭✭Esoteric_


    I personally wouldn't date somebody with any children, not even a father who only sees his kids once a month or whatever.

    It's probably making me sound a bit judgemental, but I respect parents and don't think there's anything wrong with them. However, I'm 23 and honestly don't want that responsibility. I love kids, but I don't want any, have never wanted any, and while I may want them later on in life, I don't now so I won't date a parent.


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    #9010
    Daveysil15
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,301 ✭✭✭Daveysil15


    Pepe LeFrits wrote: »
    haha, reminds me of this video:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzJC9OCT0ss

    Ohh my, what the women have to put up with on a night out ha. Any wonder why so many are trying OD these days.
    hollypink wrote: »
    Why do people add you to their favourites list on POF?

    I do that sometimes If I spot an interesting profile just before I log out, so I can contact them later. Or if I'm engaged in a deep conversation with someone else and I don't have the time there and then.

    On the other hand, it could be a method the pervs use so they can quick reference their masturbation material later.


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    #9011
    Shapey Fiend
    Registered Users Posts: 1,997 ✭✭✭Shapey Fiend


    Wouldn't bother me either. Went out with someone before and the kids were some of the nicest people I've ever had anything to do with.

    Went on a date last night. Really enjoyed it. Can't beat someone who's able to talk reams it takes the pressure off. She was pretty funny as well. Glad I stuck out the OD world for a while this was very much worth the hassle.


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    #9012
    kumate_champ07
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,150 ✭✭✭kumate_champ07


    supackofidiots wrote: »
    Hardly trolling mate, everyone on online dating is on it because mroe conventional methods haven't or don't work for them.

    Maybe bottom of the barrel was the wrong term, last chance saloon perhaps more appropriate.

    I mean, online dating isn't the first port of call when someone thinks to themselves ''oh I'd liKe to find a partner"
    no, its just another way of meeting people, its not a replacement


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    #9013
    knucklehead6
    Registered Users Posts: 6,783 ✭✭✭knucklehead6


    riveratom wrote: »

    I had a couple of great dates and a lot of chats with a girl who is a single parent (still is I presume, since she thought what we had wasn't going anywhere!). At first it didn't bother me in the slightest, as I thought about it a bit more though, I began to see how I mightn't see it as ideal really.


    I've been in relationships before where there has been kids, they didn't work out, but that was more me and her than the kids.

    I wouldn't have a problem with it at all to be honest. But I'm a little bit older than a lot of the posters here, so women my age without kids aren't that common.

    It's a case of me adjusting to realities than actively seeking out women with families.


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    #9014
    BoyJohn129
    Registered Users Posts: 23 ✭BoyJohn129


    So any dates arranged for this weekend?


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    #9015
    Esoteric_
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11,255 ✭✭✭✭Esoteric_


    BoyJohn129 wrote: »
    So any dates arranged for this weekend?

    Most likely. :o Depends on his work schedule. :o


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    #9016
    BoyJohn129
    Registered Users Posts: 23 ✭BoyJohn129


    LyndaMcL wrote: »
    Most likely. :o Depends on his work schedule. :o

    Unfortunately I don't!


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    #9017
    Esoteric_
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11,255 ✭✭✭✭Esoteric_


    BoyJohn129 wrote: »
    Unfortunately I don't!

    There's always next weekend, or mid-week! :p


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    #9018
    BoyJohn129
    Registered Users Posts: 23 ✭BoyJohn129


    LyndaMcL wrote: »
    There's always next weekend, or mid-week! :p

    This is true....

    You guys were right about my story from last week, unfortunately. :mad:


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    #9019
    Esoteric_
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11,255 ✭✭✭✭Esoteric_


    BoyJohn129 wrote: »
    This is true....

    You guys were right about my story from last week, unfortunately. :mad:

    Awh shit son. Sorry to hear that, mate.


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    #9020
    Larianne
    Registered Users Posts: 35,954 ✭✭✭✭Larianne


    Pepe LeFrits wrote: »
    Way harsh dude :(

    Well, haven't read your profile yet so can't comment. :pac:
    Armaghmagic wrote: »
    At this stage I am nervous about falling for someone online only for the reason that I would eventually have to tell people how we met.

    Having said that I was chatting to a lovely lady off POF and couldn't believe she was chatting to me and hadn't been snapped up already. Turns out she has a kid.....bummer!!

    I always say I we met in a pub because technically that's where we met! :D
    supackofidiots wrote: »
    On the original point.

    Is it off putting for most of you if a person is a single parent?

    At the moment, no I couldn't see myself. I've done it before, twice and it was just to messy. I've also seen my brother left heartbroken when he broke up with his girlfriend who had kids.

    Wow - two mails today from lads with great profiles! :eek:


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    #9021
    riveratom
    Registered Users Posts: 964 ✭✭✭riveratom


    Had a date lined up for tomorrow but has had to be rescheduled....grrr was really looking forward to it and all!!


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    #9022
    feylya
    Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 23,361 Mod ✭✭✭✭feylya


    Logged onto OKC, saw someone had rated me highly. Had a look at the profile - cute, intelligent, great taste in coffee, alcohol, music, tv & films and was ticking pretty much every box.

    Has a teenage daughter. Shallow of me perhaps but I can't deal with kids.


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    #9023
    manafana
    Registered Users Posts: 3,484 ✭✭✭manafana


    feylya wrote: »
    Logged onto OKC, saw someone had rated me highly. Had a look at the profile - cute, intelligent, great taste in coffee, alcohol, music, tv & films and was ticking pretty much every box.

    Has a teenage daughter. Shallow of me perhaps but I can't deal with kids.


    i wouldnt let a child that might be leaving the nest in near future put you off giving someone at least a chance, least it means they can head out when they want.


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    #9024
    Armaghmagic
    Registered Users Posts: 1,040 ✭✭✭Armaghmagic


    feylya wrote: »
    Logged onto OKC, saw someone had rated me highly. Had a look at the profile - cute, intelligent, great taste in coffee, alcohol, music, tv & films and was ticking pretty much every box.

    Has a teenage daughter. Shallow of me perhaps but I can't deal with kids.

    To be honest I couldn't deal with kids myself.

    P.S have no dates for the foreseeable.....very barren spell of late unfortunately!


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    #9025
    smileyj1987
    Registered Users Posts: 5,325 ✭✭✭smileyj1987


    manafana wrote: »
    i wouldnt let a child that might be leaving the nest in near future put you off giving someone at least a chance, least it means they can head out when they want.

    Lets face it right now most teenagers in Ireland won't be moving out too quickly .


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    #9026
    hollypink
    Registered Users Posts: 1,508 ✭✭✭hollypink


    Daveysil15 wrote: »
    On the other hand, it could be a method the pervs use so they can quick reference their masturbation material later.

    :eek::eek: I dont think my pics would be much good for that, unless the one where Im wearing a wetsuit...:P

    I got a message earlier from someone I already went on a date with, earlier this year I think. He clearly doesnt remember me so either I have changed a bit in my profile pics (Ive lost some weight) or I didnt make much of an impression :o


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    #9027
    Daveysil15
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,301 ✭✭✭Daveysil15


    I once dated a girl who had a kid. It didn't bother me at first, but it did become a bit awkward after a while. I can understand why a lot of people would be put off by it, but if I really like a girl I will try and compromise. It's always going to be difficult to find someone who ticks every single box.

    I don't know about the guys, but there are a lot of single mums on POF - some of whom are very attractive. I just don't like it when their profile is full of photos of their kids. I would find that a bigger turn off.


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    #9028
    riveratom
    Registered Users Posts: 964 ✭✭✭riveratom


    Daveysil15 wrote: »
    I once dated a girl who had a kid. It didn't bother me at first, but it did become a bit awkward after a while. I can understand why a lot of people would be put off by it, but if I really like a girl I will try and compromise. It's always going to be difficult to find someone who ticks every single box.

    I don't know about the guys, but there are a lot of single mums on POF - some of whom are very attractive. I just don't like it when their profile is full of photos of their kids. I would find that a bigger turn off.

    I think in a sense you would almost be competing for their attention / affections, so it could get awkward all round. I was actually on a date with a girl who was in touch with her child on the phone for a time during the date...only for a very short time but still...


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    #9029
    Larianne
    Registered Users Posts: 35,954 ✭✭✭✭Larianne


    hollypink wrote: »
    :eek::eek: I dont think my pics would be much good for that, unless the one where Im wearing a wetsuit...:P

    I got a message earlier from someone I already went on a date with, earlier this year I think. He clearly doesnt remember me so either I have changed a bit in my profile pics (Ive lost some weight) or I didnt make much of an impression :o

    That's gas!!

    Did you mail him back??


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    #9030
    hollypink
    Registered Users Posts: 1,508 ✭✭✭hollypink


    Larianne wrote: »
    That's gas!!

    Did you mail him back??

    No, I think I would prefer not to. It wasnt a great date! (nice enough guy though)


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    #9031
    miamee
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Regional East Moderators, Regional North West Moderators Posts: 12,214 Mod ✭✭✭✭miamee


    Spotted a good profile there, fired off an email and got one straight back, including his number :D

    I realise how pathetic that sounds but this is good going for me, lol.


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