Dating after lockdown #13 Halloween the ghost(er)s favourite season 🎃

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Amongst the ghosters, the flakers and narcissists, posts like those of @Gairlfb and @hereforthememe always give me hope I look forward to hearing everyone’s ‘official’ news in the future!!
 
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I may have a date this week. I'm not hugely arsed which I'm not sure if that's a good or bad thing? Like seriously beyond not bothered.... if it doesn't happen I won't even give it another thought not arsed. Maybe this is the universe saying nah not yet
 
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Why aren't you bothered about it ?
 
Why aren't you bothered about it ?
I honestly have no idea. Maybe because I'm genuinely not looking for someone really. If it's arranged then I'll go but I guess it means my expectations low because I know I'll be fine regardless.

I'm all grown up!
 
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I honestly have no idea. Maybe because I'm genuinely not looking for someone really. If it's arranged then I'll go but I guess it means my expectations low because I know I'll be fine regardless.

I'm all grown up!
This is probably the best way to be! Get going
 
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This is probably the best way to be! Get going
He works nights so won't hear much if ever during the days anyway I seriously have no expectation because I have a splendid week planned with stuff on my own that I'm most excited for
 
I honestly have no idea. Maybe because I'm genuinely not looking for someone really. If it's arranged then I'll go but I guess it means my expectations low because I know I'll be fine regardless.

I'm all grown up!
How did you meet and how come he asked you out?
 
Ooohh, I would love to hear what is on your list.

Well, it is a pricey hobby to be honest. I bought Clean Cashmere and Kenzo Elephant on Ebay today (half price, but new) as I am looking for a winter scent.
Oh I’ll check those out! Here are mine in varying price ranges haha:

- Georgio Armani: Si
- Body shop: Moringa
- Santal 33
- Maison Francis Kurkdijan: Baccarat Rouge 540
- Vilhelm Parfumerie: Fleur Burlesque (getting myself this for Christmas!).
 
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I really wasn't fussed before my 1st date with my boyfriend but we clicked and it was one of the best first dates I've had so definitely go and just see. You have nothing to lose!
 
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I just saw this on TikTok and it really resonated with me after my recent experience. I thought it might help others.


 
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I just saw this on TikTok and it really resonated with me after my recent experience. I thought it might help others.


Agree with a lot of what she’s said but I don’t like “it’s him or someone even better” - the constant thought that there could be someone even better waiting round the corner, or available to swipe the next time you log in the app is what is stopping people from really evaluating the person who is in front of them, taking time to get to know more about them, and often treating them like a real human being with needs and feelings and thoughts.

It’s a disposable culture whereby it’s fine to just cancel a date at short notice or ghost someone before or after meeting because there aren’t any consequences - plenty more fish in the sea etc. In reality the dating pool isn’t that big even if you live in a big city and that’s why you see the same people on the apps when you come back from a break. That’s why the ghosters will reappear and try and act like nothing happened (usually coinciding with a WhatsApp photo change ).

I think saying “it’s not just him, there are other options” is more accurate.

Mini rant over
 
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I think, from my point of view, that she was saying if he treats you like crap, there’s red flags, he’s not responding to messages, you don’t just have to stay because it is the first reasonable date in a few other ways in a few years. That you don’t have to just settle.

I totally agree with what you’ve said. I just don’t understand some people’s attitude, if they have found something good… great! Everyone wants to get off the apps sucks that some people just are so wrapped up in the likes and validation.
 
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Yeah, you shouldn’t stay because he’s the first one who has shown you any interest, because there will be someone else. Although it can be years between finding someone you find attractive and have genuine excitement about and it’s more misleading BS and platitudes to claim otherwise.

You imagine that everyone would want to get off the apps, but for a lot of men who aren’t looking for commitment or don’t know what they want, the apps represent a way to get attention, possible sexting (and photos/videos) and sex at their fingertips. They want to sign up to more!
 
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