online dating

Hes hardly that much of a freak that he uses boards.ie 😂

The really desperate ones can be fun for one night, so you might as well take her up on it. Obviously meet at here and make sure she doesn’t know your full name and address in case she is a nutter who holds a grudge.

I’d be curious how far you can push her.

Yeah but if you met some woman in a pub, that is probably what she would say first? 🤔 then you get chatting properly, I wouldnt let hey put you off, women can be shy on online dating sites.

Of course 😂 he was probably bored. I text someone 6 months after I was with them once, met her again as well, for a date.

Yeah, you should give up. If you didn't find the wife in the two days you were on it, it obviously isn't worth it.

What about your man Willy whatshisname in Lisdoonvarna? He might be your only chance. Well not him personally, but he might find someone for you. Unless he's your type of course

Do you have much road frontage?

its not all about looks. it might have been a lucky escape.

Jesus a lot of sensitive people on here. Maybe you where all brought up being told you're so special and you can have whatever you want... That's a fairytale folks.

The fact is if you go onto dating apps be prepared for rejection. You are most likely not the picture perfect ideal match for most. If you take dating app rejection personally you ain't cut out for real life relationships.

My 2cents worth on online dating.... Speaking as shortarse mid forties single father, probably considered good looking but certainly not for everyone. Tinder is the only app required, have a nice honest Bio, with a little bit of humour in it. A few decent photos of yourself, recently taken and make sure you're nicely groomed and swipe away. Nothing wrong with dropping a few quid into going tinder gold and buying a few boosts, rack up a bunch of matches and chat with them. I personally only chat with verified people. Don't be put off by non-responders, I wouldn't delete them either. Not everyone is on tinder 24/7. Sometimes they're chatting with someone else and when that doesn't work out they may contact you.

I was on Tinder in my mid thirties. My wife passed away 18 months earlier, Initially I dreaded the thoughts of it and thought nobody would be interested. It was exactly what I needed. I made some great connections and had some great times. It was only ever going to be casual because of my situation with at the time really young kids, babies really. Yeah I had a lot of rejection from ladies who couldn't get their heads around dating a single dad, I didn't blame them or take it personally. But I made one or two FWB who I treated like royalty and they where really good to me. We had a lovely time, they were my escape from a situation I never expected myself to be in.

Went on tinder again about 5 years ago, this time hoping to find a relationship with a single parent someone in a similar situation as myself. Again I dated a few really nice people and eventually met someone who I spent a number of years with. Unfortunately it didn't work out, such is life.

When I decided to return to tinder about 5 months ago I really wasn't sure what to expect. But honestly I've had a really good time. Personally I'm totally honest about my intentions, initially I just wanted casual but I'm done with that and now I'm currently looking for a long term relationship with someone in and around my age. I've matched and dated some absolutely amazing ladies, some from nearby areas and some from much different backgrounds and cultures, mostly my age, some much younger and a few older ladies too. It for me has been a very positive, not one bad experience. At the same time I'm really looking forward to deleting the app for good. Hopefully it's third time lucky :-)

From a male perspective I think If you're honest, can present yourself well, don't come across like a dry shite, have a bit of humour and respect the ladies you'll find tinder can be great. When you actually get out and date the person leave your shite at home, appreciate the person sitting in front of you. Treat the lady as you'd like to be treated, put your best self forward and hopefully they'll do the same. When that happens you'll have a great time. There someone out there for everyone:-)

It's what they needed when you convinced them it seems. lol. What a load of poop

Women date up on apps and men date down. Due to the large amount of attention women get on apps, many average looking women are left feeling like celebrities. A 6 or 7 /10 in attractiveness will feel like a 9, although they would not receive a fraction of this attention in the real world.

Average looking men, or certainly below average, are left in the shadows due to better looking men getting all the replies.

I am not sexist and I say fair play to women in this boat, men would love if the roles were reversed.

That said, it is important for one to know their lane, if long-term happiness is what they are pursuing. For the most part, people settle with those of similar status in looks and dating apps can create an illusion for those receiving either lots of matches or none at all.

Well I think that a part of that dynamic does also pass over into the real world. Most woman get approached and get attention in settings such as pubs or nightclubs. Which could give them an elevated impression of their physical attractiveness relative to their peers..........I mean there are regular threads of "I'm an attractive girl but I can't get a good man up to what I consider is my standard" type questions. Apps might have enhanced the effect but I think it was always there in real life too. I suppose that in the past, more people were settling down and getting married younger and so it didn't persist for as long