Flings, Fails, and Forties Tales

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Should not be allowed my phone when drunk

Should not be allowed my phone when drunk

That wasn't the kind of adrenaline rush I was looking for from a date.

Jun 122 min read
Singles open mic comedy night

Singles open mic comedy night

OMG!!! Who am I? I would never have done anything like this a year ago.

Jun 112 min read
The quiet ones.

The quiet ones.

Awkward!!!!

Jun 94 min read
Breeze date no. 1

Breeze date no. 1

First make out with someone

Jun 23 min read
Elite Singles

Elite Singles

Elite Singles OK, this site is a bit pricey so I have been advised you are unlikely to get fakes on here. Neither do I want to waste too much more money, so I checked out the cancellation policy. Iโ€™ll have a look for a week or so and if it is just as dismal as everywhere else I can still cancel it. One chap, who apparently is 52, has put on 12 photos and only one of them is of him, it looks to be quite a nice pic but its hard to tell from one picture. That strikes me as very odd. He sent me a message back when I couldnโ€™t see messages, now I can temporarily, lets ask about the lack of pics shall we? I have also perused all the other messages I have received and historical matches from when I had no subscription. This app is not helping my dismal mood. The selection may have enough money to subscribe to such a site but they are not improving my opinion regarding the pitiful choice of single men around my age. Oh my god. Someone save me from myself. Please?!?!?! I definitely need to get out into the world and meet people face to face.

May 292 min read

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Match.com

Oops, this could be awkward. Time to disappear!!

May 282 min read
First Breeze Match

First Breeze Match

I guess time will tell.

May 202 min read

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Breeze

I came across an advert for an online dating app for people who are sick of online dating apps.ย 

May 192 min read
Bus Timetable Update

Bus Timetable Update

A quick update on all the buses.

May 173 min read
When the hunter becomes the hunted.

When the hunter becomes the hunted.

He takes the bait โ€˜Whatโ€™s going on baby?โ€™ Can we keep talking here for now?โ€™ Here goes, lets see if he believes my excuse,

May 157 min read
Will I actually get to meet Mr. Romantic

Will I actually get to meet Mr. Romantic

I am angry but as it turns out for all the wrong reasons.

May 146 min read
Mr Romantic

Mr Romantic

If this is all bull then this guy will have gone from being the most overly romantic guy I have met on here to the most depraved.

May 104 min read
Men are like buses

Men are like buses

You wait around in the pouring rain for one that isnโ€™t โ€˜out of serviceโ€™ then once you are soaked through, feeling dismal and about to give up then along comes 3 at once.

May 92 min read
Experiment Time

Experiment Time

Lets make a prediction. Wanna play?

May 83 min read
Monday morning madness!

Monday morning madness!

Mondays somehow seem worse after a great weekend.

May 13 min read
The supporting actors

The supporting actors

Or more suitably the list of suspects.

Apr 305 min read
Another no show

Another no show

80 men around the world.

Apr 252 min read
The return of paranoia

The return of paranoia

Perhaps it is there for a good reason

Apr 244 min read
Over thinking or self-preservation

Over thinking or self-preservation

Am I going to let paranoia ruin the fun?

Apr 233 min read
Yuck yuck yuck

Yuck yuck yuck

Date No 2 done, unfortunately.

Apr 223 min read
Profile update.

Profile update.

Time for some changes and to be brave and honest.

Apr 222 min read

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My White Whale

This guy I just can't figure out. ย  He sent a great opening message and we got chatting.ย  His pics online make him look attractive but serious and the...

Apr 205 min read

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Lessons Required

So my first date is done. Woo hoo!! Bandage removed. Job done.It actually went better than expected. He was very nice, had lovely eyes and was very st...

Apr 192 min read

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Time to rip the bandage off!!

Today is the day people!ย  I'm going to go on my first, first date in 20 years.ย  He did promise to show up, because no one wants to be stood up, do the...

Apr 192 min read

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Should I take a bell?

So here I am with the unexpected gift of a free day on one of my weekends. I also have at least 3 guys online asking to meet. I find myself trying to ...

Apr 183 min read

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Maybe 1 or 2 chats too many

Maybe 1 or 2 chats too many. I am sitting in bed on a Sunday morning, Iโ€™ve done my usual mummy things that happen first thing and I am looking on my p...

Apr 172 min read

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Swimming lessons for the 21st Century dater.

Just between you and me I was feeling foolish about the catfish. I know there are lots of women out there who will understand where I am coming from.ย ...

Apr 152 min read

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The least tastiest fish in the seal

So a day into online dating and I am already losing interest.ย  I mean we have a wide selection to choose from but NOT a good selection. Too young, too...

Apr 144 min read
Never ignore your gut instinct

Never ignore your gut instinct

Never ignore your gut instinct

Apr 123 min read
The art of swiping right

The art of swiping right

When age and ignorance collide.

Apr 43 min read
Can I really create an online dating profile?

Can I really create an online dating profile?

Realising how out of date I am with today's technology.

Apr 13 min read
Starting Over

Starting Over

The highs and lows of starting over in your 40's

Mar 284 min read

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