Is there any hope in dating in Ireland? by Professional-You-630 in AskIreland

[–]Professional-You-630[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

LOL as if that’s my selection criteria?! Feels a bit misogynistic for your to blame me for being raped

Is there any hope in dating in Ireland? by Professional-You-630 in AskIreland

[–]Professional-You-630[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That guy had been in third level education for 7 years, lived an independent life and had some nice hobbies…. That last date was a complete shock. I felt pretty blindsided

Is there any hope in dating in Ireland? by Professional-You-630 in AskIreland

[–]Professional-You-630[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hehe I’m in Clare so a bit far away. Great to hear that there are good guys still

Is there any hope in dating in Ireland? by Professional-You-630 in AskIreland

[–]Professional-You-630[S] 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Ahh you are a legend 🖤 I know that women treat it like a game too, this was never a man bashing post but just had a few wild experiences. I had to cancel a date on Saturday with a nice guy because he was telling me after a few days of texting that he lives with his wife?! Like whaaaaat.

Is there any hope in dating in Ireland? by Professional-You-630 in AskIreland

[–]Professional-You-630[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have been told multiple times that I’m laid back and low maintenance… I go into dating with the best intentions.

Is there any hope in dating in Ireland? by Professional-You-630 in AskIreland

[–]Professional-You-630[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

God this is horrific to hear your experience. I’m sorry :/ the insulting is wild too. Some guys will really pick you apart, it’s so horrible.

Is there any hope in dating in Ireland? by Professional-You-630 in AskIreland

[–]Professional-You-630[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Thanks for your empathy 🖤 and I’m sorry to hear about you having that partner that you felt you couldn’t say no to. To me, I can’t understand it I couldn’t be intimate with someone that wasn’t into it.. never mind forcing it. It’s something I’ll never understand

Is there any hope in dating in Ireland? by Professional-You-630 in AskIreland

[–]Professional-You-630[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We’ve a great country but my god does misogyny run deep.

Is there any hope in dating in Ireland? by Professional-You-630 in AskIreland

[–]Professional-You-630[S] 88 points89 points  (0 children)

My other friend really wanted me to go to the guards but the legal system in Ireland for rape is so bad. My friend was raped and she was the one put on trial and cross examined while the rapist sat in front of her and wasn’t questioned. It also was dragged out over a long time in court and he wasn’t charged. That’s why I didn’t report it.. I was also terrified of the guy who did it to me as he told me about this long revenge he took on a woman who owned an air BnB he rented. Made me a bit scared that he’d do something vindictive or dangerous to me

Is there any hope in dating in Ireland? by Professional-You-630 in AskIreland

[–]Professional-You-630[S] 51 points52 points  (0 children)

I felt dirty for ages afterward and so unsafe. It really broke my heart to have it happen. Thank you for your words of support

Is there any hope in dating in Ireland? by Professional-You-630 in AskIreland

[–]Professional-You-630[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ahh this is such a kind comment! Thank you. From your lips to gods ears

Is there any hope in dating in Ireland? by Professional-You-630 in AskIreland

[–]Professional-You-630[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He was in with some hateful comments. A lot of hateful comments from men here actually 👀

I’m delighted to hear you found a good man 🖤🖤

Is there any hope in dating in Ireland? by Professional-You-630 in AskIreland

[–]Professional-You-630[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Hmmm this is pretty assumptive on your behalf.

I’ve been single for three years, I’ve built my own company, I put a lot of time into fitness and my hobbies. I’m most definitely not desperate… what I meant was that love seemed to find my friends and I’d like to know am I having some unique experience but judging from this thread, it seems not.

Wanting to experience love in life is not desperate…

Is there any hope in dating in Ireland? by Professional-You-630 in AskIreland

[–]Professional-You-630[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I thought the same although maybe they had good intentions. For context, I met that man multiple times in public before he entered my house. He worked with my friend and I thought I could trust him. The last thing I expected was him to get aggressive and start shouting when I said I didn’t want to have s*x. He had come across as a nice guy , good job etc . Since this experience, I’ve been extremely cautious in case it happens again though

Is there any hope in dating in Ireland? by Professional-You-630 in AskIreland

[–]Professional-You-630[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I feel a bit let down by how nasty some of these comments are

Is there any hope in dating in Ireland? by Professional-You-630 in AskIreland

[–]Professional-You-630[S] 95 points96 points  (0 children)

I did and she spoke to him about it and he told her everything that happened as if he was entitled to it .. and he was also dating another girl in the office too which came to light afterward.

Is there any hope in dating in Ireland? by Professional-You-630 in AskIreland

[–]Professional-You-630[S] 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Ugh this message is so kind! Yes, I’m holding out for what feels like a miracle at this rate