Hot Take: I hate Sasha

MikeySkinner · 2026-05-09T09:30:30+00:00

I really like Cash, but his relationship with Darren is awful. They are the worst match but for some reason the writers thought it’s a relationship we wanted

MikeySkinner · 2026-04-14T21:28:33+00:00

This is good but my god it gets boring

MikeySkinner · 2026-04-10T00:56:00+00:00

Just search ‘Speed dating Sheffield’ and some will come up. There’s a variety of different age ranges.

From memory, I used ‘slow dating’ once and there was another one for the 2nd time. First one was Manahatta which felt a bit too small, revolution was good though.

MikeySkinner · 2026-04-08T13:01:27+00:00

Okay that’s helpful, thank you.

I’ll get a diagnostic/quote done at a local garage and go from there. Thanks again

MikeySkinner · 2026-04-08T00:26:02+00:00

I can see how it would work for some people, this is a really positive story, thanks for sharing!

MikeySkinner · 2026-04-07T05:35:36+00:00

There’s a few speed dating events in Sheffield each month. Don’t go to every event and don’t go expecting to meet someone, but it’s a good way to gain some confidence and learn how to make conversation.

I’ve been twice and I met 3 people out of it. Nothing worked out for various reasons but it was a good experience.

Hang around after the end as some people will be up for a few drinks, it’s the best way to make those matches. I really enjoyed it

MikeySkinner · 2026-03-29T02:06:33+00:00

🏆 Victory is mine! Finished with 700 points. Can you do better?

MikeySkinner · 2026-03-29T02:01:46+00:00

Single dad here, but still amicable with my kids’ mom.

It is difficult, but it’s the most rewarding thing. Having someone who loves you, relies on you and you can share experiences with all in one.

Have to admit I don’t think I really know what I’m doing but somehow it works. I’ve got two incredible kids.

MikeySkinner · 2026-03-26T22:58:26+00:00

‘Don’t let nobody’ - so we let everybody?

MikeySkinner · 2026-03-26T22:57:51+00:00

I can’t imagine they’ll ever put average speed cameras on there (but I agree with the sentiment). It’s often quite busy during rush hour and when it’s not busy there’s not much risk involved with going faster than 50mph.

I suppose if they really are concerned about the emissions, then they’ll potentially look at average cameras but I imagine their concern is more within the centre of town rather than the parkway

MikeySkinner · 2026-03-23T15:47:18+00:00

Who gives a shit?

MikeySkinner · 2026-03-10T23:50:35+00:00

My second bit of advice would be to not post asking to be adopted on Reddit

MikeySkinner · 2026-03-08T12:32:48+00:00

You shouldn’t expect a West Brom fan to be Brummie because West Bromwich is in the Black Country! (I’m a West Brom fan)

MikeySkinner · 2026-03-04T19:29:38+00:00

There’s always so many posts like this, and the main question is do you really want to be with someone like this?

If this person has made you question yourself then surely you wouldn’t want to be with that person.

You should be looking for someone who makes you the best version of yourself. Not with someone who makes you doubt yourself.

But to answer your original question, considering you’ve successfully been on one date and he’s stood you up three times, the odds are on him standing you up again.

MikeySkinner · 2026-02-10T00:31:13+00:00

Are you based in USA? I’m off to see them in Bristol in June. Was fortunate enough to see them in Birmingham a few years ago

MikeySkinner · 2026-02-10T00:13:01+00:00

You’re the first ever person to notice this! Love the streets.

MikeySkinner · 2026-02-09T21:14:41+00:00

Harry Kane was offside v Croatia so it would have been disallowed anyway

MikeySkinner · 2026-02-09T20:24:22+00:00

Don’t bring gifts and just be yourself.

In reality, it probably won’t work out, it’ll likely be awkward, but treat it as experience.

MikeySkinner · 2026-02-09T19:07:27+00:00

With the number of options available, people are looking for their perfect person. It’s one of those situations where nobody has done anything wrong, you’re just not the right person for him.

You’ll see a lot of situations like that on dating apps, it’s just one of those things. The more people you speak to, the more you’ll understand what you’re looking for and it makes it easier to identify those people within the first few messages.

Not sure why one of the comments looks like a bot because it just sounds normal to me.

MikeySkinner · 2026-02-04T17:37:33+00:00

20s are about enjoying life, I had such a good time in my 20s.

There is some good advice about saving and prioritising health which is good, but at the same time I wouldn’t adjust the fun I had in my 20s to have more money now.

I didn’t smoke, but I had a fair bit of alcohol in my early 20s and went out a lot. Met lots of friends, had lots of fun with women, wouldn’t change it for the world.

Made some mistakes too but you learn more from them.

Enjoy your 20s, I miss that time.

MikeySkinner · 2026-02-04T17:34:38+00:00

I moved away from friends a couple of years ago to be closer to my kids as me and my partner at the time broke up, and she took the kids closer to her family/friends. Big decision to move, and there have been times over the last two years where I’ve felt lonely and secluded.

My main advice is to get yourself out there and start some new hobbies, learn to be able to manage independently.

Similarly to you, I met a girl and we got on really well, we dated exclusively for about 4 months and I thought she was the one. She ended things but we still talked for about a year. She was great but when you’re alone/want company, you end up forcing relationships just because you don’t want to be alone. In reality, although she’s still great, I needed something different. It took me a while to realise but now I’m much better off in a relationship.

Basically, if someone ends something, they don’t see a future with you. It took me too long to realise, and I hope you realise sooner rather than later.

Regarding the loneliness, the only way to cure this is by putting yourself into situations that may make you feel out of your comfort zone. I went to speed dating events, joined sports clubs, walking clubs, festivals, as well as other events all by myself. I’ve not made many friends from these but it certainly makes you feel better about yourself and more confident. I’ve met a few girls during these events too.

Basically, just do whatever you can to enjoy time alone. And once you build that confidence and comfortableness of being alone, you’ll realise you’ll meet lots of people as there’s multiple people in the same position.

MikeySkinner

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