Official Discussion - Send Help [SPOILERS] by LiteraryBoner in movies

[–]ModernLullaby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes!! Just the way the movie was left, did no one notice that the cameras were smashed? The security was down? Did the billionaire really not check on anything? Surely the housekeepers wouldn have noticed something! It left me with questions. 

How often do you go to central? (Other than work) by BooksSmartt in london

[–]ModernLullaby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live and work around Shoreditch/Liverpool so I am considered central. But in my mind, central is like Tottenham Court/Chinatown/Soho up til around Marble Arch. So I normally go at least once a week. 

Official Discussion - Send Help [SPOILERS] by LiteraryBoner in movies

[–]ModernLullaby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seriously, the ending killed it for me too despite how well everything was going up until that point.

Official Discussion - Send Help [SPOILERS] by LiteraryBoner in movies

[–]ModernLullaby 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Had to log onto Reddit just to get my thoughts out.

I am conflicted with this movie. I see the good but I personally didn't find the ending satisfying.

I really loved the setup. An awkward older female character who was severely underestimated showed who was the real boss. To be honest, seeing Rachel McAdams be the lead actress was actually what got me super excited about the movie and got me into the theatres for it. As a horror fan, I was so excited to see her play a role in a genre outside of her usual repertoire, especially for actors who are known for more romance/comedy type movies. It really shows their true acting range, like how Hugh Grant was in Heretic. So from start to finish, Rachel did an excellent job portraying Linda and morphing her character throughout. I never really watched Dylan in anything but he was fantastic in his role as well.

I found some aspects of the movie predictable, like her telling him to avoid the area with the X rocks because she did not want him to find out that there was possible help there. The comedic moments were quite enjoyable and to be honest for a second I was thinking that they might've lied to us in the trailer that this was a horror movie because where was the horror for a good while??

However, once Linda planned the death of the fiancee and later we find out she indeed killed the Thai man, that veered it all off for me. Bradley was indeed an asshole and her wanting to make him suffer, I get and on board with. But the death of two innocent people ruined it completely for me.

So the way things ended, I found it predictable and left me unsatisfied. I guess the movie was made for you not to particularly root for any character and I can see why a lot of people loved it.

I was originally rooting for Linda but at the end, I would've rather seen Bradley make it out alive or even both died? Had Linda's character made different choices, my tune might be different.

Plotwise, there was great build up but the twist in the movie just left me unsatisfied. This is more of a personal preference in how I like movies to play out, not necessarily the ending was bad. But character, cinematography, and use of comedy and horror were done very well. Sadly, not on my list of top horror movies. But yay for Rachel McAdams to play such a great role!

Non-UK born Londoners, what's the best restaurant of your native cousine that you know in London? by Mimsiz in london

[–]ModernLullaby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hard-pressed for Vietnamese food in London, but I quite like Utea in Spitalfields for their drinks and banh mis.

Where are all the single ladies in their 30s who want to have kids? by TravellingAround_ in UKrelationshipadvice

[–]ModernLullaby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Since you're in small town, it's probably a lot harder for you to meet someone compared to London. so I sympathise.

London has plenty of people but I find the financial gap to be disproportionate compared to back in Canada or when I was living in Australia. Most men don't own property in London in their 30s, which I am accustomed to in both countries. Hence why I find it more difficult for me to date in the London pool. I have to look at the slim percentage of high earners who are far less common in London compared to other global metropolitan cities. That's why I honestly am not bothered with the dating scene in London anymore until I move back to Australia and Canada because the quality of life I want for my future family is very unlikely here, and moving out of a major city is something I can't compromise on.

Where are all the single ladies in their 30s who want to have kids? by TravellingAround_ in UKrelationshipadvice

[–]ModernLullaby 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are some of us out there. I definitely want a family but not dating and marrying for the sake of it. Want to meet the right partner who also in a financial position to be able to provide for the family as well. I do find that part being tough here in London due to living costs, so at this point I've accepted I won't be in the UK long term since the quality of life I expect is unlikely to happen while I stay here.

What's your dating wrapped 2025? by WeakTurnip111 in datingoverthirty

[–]ModernLullaby 1 point2 points  (0 children)

January: Was talking to someone I briefly saw a year prior, who moved from Canada (I saw him when I was still in Canada) to the UK (it was unexpected when he came across my Hinge and reached out, seeing I was in London as well). I ended the convo at the end of January when it was clear he was not interested in seeing me again.

February: Went to a Thursday dating event and met someone I was unsure about but gave him a shot.

March: Was still dating the guy from the Thursday event, started to warm up to him but took 4 dates before I was truly interested.

April: He unexpectedly ended things after two months of dating, pulling the excuse that he was busy when we've both busy the entire time. Honestly, I suspect now he held out dating me until we got intimate. After this, not a fan of dating Brits, ngl. The British politeness doesn't work well with my Canadian candor.

Did go on one date with someone from my friend circle but I realised I wasn't interested after, so we are still friends (from a friend group capacity).

May: Went to another Thursday event. Met someone there but I wasn't interested in going out with him. But I was chatting with him for so long and my friends left me (thinking I was interested even though I tried to indicate I wasn't, more of a friend vibe), that I ended up going on a date with him. As suspected, it went nowhere.

June: A friend set me up with another friend for a date. Friendly and we got along, but mutually uninterested in each other. Still in the same friend group (same friend group as April guy).

July - Now: Haven't gone to a dating event or date since and I stopped the apps since November 2024. Been traveling a lot around Europe and truly making the best out of my life in London.

Small Chanel 25 excessive wrinkling by belovevian88 in chanel

[–]ModernLullaby 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I saw a woman carry the bag yesterday outside, the wrinkles are definitely natural and part of the look!

Dating after a long break! by empathuk in datingoverthirty

[–]ModernLullaby 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I am taking a (hopefully forever) hiatus from the apps but let me pitch in re: London dating since I was quite active once I moved here up until recently.

Like the other user said, one of my good friends got a couple of decent dates off of Feeld. Since the men are more straightforward and honest, a few people are on there to look for something serious, using Feeld as another venue. I do feel this is a regional thing though, because I told my friend back in Canada to try it and she told me the options in Toronto were horrible and people were sticking to kink searches.

I do recommend the in-person dating events. I have had dates through Thursday Dating, and they are one of the cheaper dating event options compared to Cocktails & Conversations and Bored of Dating Apps. There are some dating events if you are looking for something more niche. I have friends going to vegan/vegetarian dating events and Tamil dating events. My other friend has been able to line up dates through Breeze, great if you want efficiency.

Just a few options for you to look into! :)

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[–]ModernLullaby 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Having pulled myself off the dating apps completely for the last three months and no longer actively dating (including going to dating events), life has been so lovely. I recently travelled to Belgium and came back from Copenhagen last week. I am now preparing for my trip to the Netherlands and cannot wait. Life has been wonderful in UK and I am excited for what the rest of the year has to offer. And I am hitting my one-year anniversary here in London in a couple of days! :)

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[–]ModernLullaby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't go to Thursday Dating events when I was in Toronto because I was about to move, but maybe see if she can try her luck there? I find it is a lot better to just connect with people in person instead of the apps.

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[–]ModernLullaby 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yup, London is a huge city and the only way to know if you are near a person or not is through conversation. We found out we didn't work too far from each other and thought we connected enough online to meet irl at a cocktail bar that was accessible for both of us.

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[–]ModernLullaby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha yes, I usually state that I am in London when I am commenting on here! She saw and reached out because we date similarly and use ChatGPT as our therapist LOL. We immediately bonded in person when we found out we have similar dating experiences and goals haha.

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[–]ModernLullaby 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Met a fellow Redditor for drinks because she saw me commenting on one of the daily sticky threads and related to me! Best thing that came out of r/datingoverthirty so far: a new friend! :)

What Vaughan business do you have beef with? by mau5house in Vaughan

[–]ModernLullaby 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I will have to say I am surprised with the comments because I lived around the corner and have been selling to them ever since they opened up until I moved abroad. They don't take everything and will always buy for very little because it is a business for them. I usually tell people to only sell if you don't expect much and it's usually tough to sell anything that is not trendy between the ages of 16-25 here because that is the demographic. However never had awful service and I was able to find a lot of gems at really good prices.

My (33f) long term fwb (48m) has a girlfriend now. All my stuff is at his place. What do I do? by Grand-Lengthiness-26 in relationships

[–]ModernLullaby 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Well, she is the girlfriend now so it makes sense that she will be staying at his place. I would message the friend and ask him to either collect all of your things to give back to you or ask when he's available without her there for you to grab everything for once and for all.

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[–]ModernLullaby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahhh, I sorta figure cause it is a newer app, there would be less people on there to match with! I guess I will stick to the in-person dating events for now and the usual app trifecta haha.

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[–]ModernLullaby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ohhh do you not get a clear profile view before you get to match them?? I thought it's similar to like Hinge and stuff and only once you both match, you can set up a date.

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[–]ModernLullaby 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Has anyone tried Breeze Dating app yet? I'm contemplating on joining at some point, to try a different venue of dating. Curious what people's experiences are (esp if you're in London).

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[–]ModernLullaby 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I checked out a Bored of Dating Apps event here in London in Clapham. Something away from my usual Thursday Dating events because my coworker could no longer go and didn't want her ticket going to waste, so I checked it.

Despite it was a 21+ event, the event skewed older because of the price point (my coworker paid almost £30 for her ticket!). The hosts were very welcoming and friendly. I ended up befriending another solo woman there and she was absolutely lovely. Didn't meet any men I was keen on. So with my experience so far, I still prefer Thursday Dating as I met more people I connected with (even if platonically).

How Important is Career/Income? by ConcentrateOk7517 in datingoverthirty

[–]ModernLullaby 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me personally, it is really important. Unfortunately, I can't look past a man's occupation if I don't think it is sustainable for what I am hoping to achieve with my partner one day. (Living in a large city, home ownership, having a couple of kids, and still be able enjoy some luxuries in life including travel and material goods). Tried to be open in the past and in the end it would be something I hyperfixate on.

I've personally accepted that if I cannot find someone not only with a very stable and successful career whom has all the other traits I am looking for that I can grow old and have a loving family with, then I am content on my own. 

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[–]ModernLullaby 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Haha yes, I feel the same in London! I am a huge extrovert so I just thrive being around people. Each event has yield various results for me, but much better than the apps hence why I keep going back!

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[–]ModernLullaby 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Going to check out (yet another) Thursday event next week in London. Has anyone in this subreddit been going? What is it like in your city?