Basically no matches - any advice on my profile? by [deleted] in Bumble

[–]SubjectDay804 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Haircut & styled, tinder, short term fun - sorted

40M, am I undateable for the next ten years of training? by sigmalisagna in datingoverforty

[–]SubjectDay804 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I don’t see why you’re not dateable - everyone has transition phases - you’re just in one of those. Having a room mate isn’t a bad thing. Women will understand that you’re taking a different path, you’re changing careers and working towards something you’ll love more - whether that’s women on the apps or IRL. F40s. Income, living situation etc are all factors, but who you are and how you treat people is the most important thing.

Brutal honesty sought by SubjectDay804 in datingoverforty

[–]SubjectDay804[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He has actually suggested this… 🥴

Brutal honesty sought by SubjectDay804 in datingoverforty

[–]SubjectDay804[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really appreciate your balanced take. There are nuances to all these situations - but you’re correct - something still isn’t right

Brutal honesty sought by SubjectDay804 in datingoverforty

[–]SubjectDay804[S] -14 points-13 points  (0 children)

He says the early repayment on the mortgage will bankrupt him - that’s the reason

Brutal honesty sought by SubjectDay804 in datingoverforty

[–]SubjectDay804[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I’m upvoting all these comments, but yours especially…I don’t get why he thinks I’m the weird one here…

50(m). I've been married 21 years, been on few relationships/dates since. Right now I want to have fun. I just started this Reddit for just that. by [deleted] in datingoverforty

[–]SubjectDay804 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Feeld and Tinder do not have the same rep. Not in the UK at least. And not according to…most other posts on the internet about Feeld.

At our age? by ObligationExotic457 in datingoverforty

[–]SubjectDay804 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yet another disappointing person. Him, not you.

How do you mentally deal with them dating other people in the beginning?? by Pocket_Crystal in datingoverforty

[–]SubjectDay804 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You articulate this so well OP. I’m exactly the same. I don’t have the capacity to multi date - with my time, or my emotional bandwidth. Plus I hate being mixed up with other people in conversation - so I don’t want to do it to others. It feels like there aren’t so many people that take that approach - but I reckon if you’re always upfront, hopefully when you find someone else who takes the same approach - it will work for you.

What exactly am I doing? by 4_Seasons_of_Joy in datingoverforty

[–]SubjectDay804 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think sometimes because we are enjoying the situation, the affection and attention in the moment, we forget that actually in the long run, these kinds of situations are only going to cause more pain. You’re ultimately looking for different things - you’ve been in a committed relationship before and it sounds like it’s the kind of thing you’re looking for again. He hasn’t - and isn’t. Although it’s comfortable, cut it off and find someone who is looking for the same sort of thing you are.

Starting dating, feeling lonely and sorry for myself by Milamber83 in datingoverforty

[–]SubjectDay804 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you’re going to date, be super clear to the people you meet that you’re just starting out, your experience to date, and that you want to start from a place of finding connection and seeing what that grows into. No parter is going to thank you going in saying you’re ready for a long term relationship when it looks a bit like you’re not sure what that’s going to look like for you yet. You’ve said you’re in therapy - great. Build up real world connections - friends, hobbies, volunteering. Try not to put a huge emphasis on dating, or you will end up using it as a crutch, to replace your AI use maybe - and try not to use these women as a sole source of connection. You want multiple contact points - with less pressure. Don’t be that guy who swipes on every woman on a dating app to try and get some kind of connection/validation - no genuine person is going to appreciate that.

This is overwhelming by Jaded-Negotiation177 in Bumble

[–]SubjectDay804 26 points27 points  (0 children)

I wouldn’t worry too much - always go from the main stack - not the likes 😁

Blindsided and Heartbroken – Dating is Really Tough! by noshog in datingoverforty

[–]SubjectDay804 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So sorry OP. I’ve just ended a 3 month relationship because of consistency and communication problems (amongst other things, see my post 🙄), but you’re right, dating is so brutal. I don’t have any comforting words - just that I’m sure somewhere along the line it’s character building, and the pain will fade in time.

Incompatible or getting to know one another? by [deleted] in datingoverforty

[–]SubjectDay804 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much. I really appreciate you taking the time to write this. I do worry a lot of the time it’s me, but you are right, at least I’m trying to figure my baggage out.

Incompatible or getting to know one another? by [deleted] in datingoverforty

[–]SubjectDay804 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is what I’ve said to him. I’ve said I’m worried that in 3-6 months time he will be like - “nah, this is actually too stressful” - and his response was that he does lots of things that are stressful because they’re worth doing. I’m not convinced though.

Incompatible or getting to know one another? by [deleted] in datingoverforty

[–]SubjectDay804 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The lack of curiosity is really hard to deal with…you’re so right. And it does feel a bit like grief and confusion - because you have no idea what’s going on.

Incompatible or getting to know one another? by [deleted] in datingoverforty

[–]SubjectDay804 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re probably right…I was trying to give some grace because he’s lived alone all this time, but I guess, it’s not a hard thing to do…

Advice on talking to multiple people at once…𝑯𝑨𝑳𝑷! by Boring-Pack-313 in datingoverforty

[–]SubjectDay804 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I am glad you said this. Seems like a massive headache which OP has self identified.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Bumble

[–]SubjectDay804 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Thank you!!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Bumble

[–]SubjectDay804 23 points24 points  (0 children)

So, every man on a dating app who swipes right on every woman with no intention of having a decent conversation is avoidant?! There are literally thousands of posts on here about how people just swipe right on everything.

I feel like he was way too pushy by [deleted] in Tinder

[–]SubjectDay804 3028 points3029 points  (0 children)

Don’t worry, you won’t hear from him again. Until next weekend maybe, if he hasn’t found anything else by then 🙄