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By *stella OP   Woman
44 weeks ago

London

Why is dating so much angst? All that having to get to know someone from scratch. Is there a word for that? The dread of the small talk to get to know someone…?

What do you write in the bio, what pics to choose that aren’t just thirst-trappin’ drill me now pics?

The opening message. The where to go on the date.

Ahhh it’s almost like being on here.

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By (user no longer on site)
44 weeks ago

I prefer dating apps to fab

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By *arlot o scaraWoman
44 weeks ago

Hell

And then it all goes nowhere and you have to start all over again. It’s exhausting

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By *iss My AxeMan
44 weeks ago

Durham

I'm awful at dating. Like, truly terrible at it

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By (user no longer on site)
44 weeks ago


"And then it all goes nowhere and you have to start all over again. It’s exhausting "

The best and worst part of poly is this ^

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By *stella OP   Woman
44 weeks ago

London


"I prefer dating apps to fab "

I think dating apps should have a forum section like here. A good way to get to know people before taking it direct. I’d enjoy that. I mean how else did I work out that you should be avoided?!

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By *sWyldWoman
44 weeks ago

Edinburgh

Dating is so much harder than being on here.

My face probably puts people off.

I swipe and match but rarely get a reply so I must have bad chat too.

I think I'm not pretty enough for tinder, too fussy for Pof too lazy for bumble and I'll never do Facebook dating again.

I'm probably just going to be single forever!

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
44 weeks ago

little house on the praire

I've never been on a dating app apart from the fish site I went on for a nosey it's not for me

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By *arlot o scaraWoman
44 weeks ago

Hell


"I'm awful at dating. Like, truly terrible at it "

I second this

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By *elix SightedMan
44 weeks ago

Cloud 8


"And then it all goes nowhere and you have to start all over again. It’s exhausting "

This! I started internet dating (again) at Christmas and, while I never have problems matching online, getting someone to agree to a date is a task and a half. And then being on my best behaviour and hiding all the weird, trying to make a connection with her, hoping she feels the same if I like her. Exhausting.

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By *stella OP   Woman
44 weeks ago

London


"And then it all goes nowhere and you have to start all over again. It’s exhausting "

Yeah I love the excitement of meeting new people but the practicality of it *is* absolutely exhausting as it can be a bad investment if it burns out/nose dives etc. I’d be fine if friendship came out of it rather than romance etc as that is worth investing in, but the stop-start of it is draining! Perhaps I’m just a shit date!

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By *stella OP   Woman
44 weeks ago

London


"I'm awful at dating. Like, truly terrible at it "

How so?

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By *stella OP   Woman
44 weeks ago

London


"Dating is so much harder than being on here.

My face probably puts people off.

I swipe and match but rarely get a reply so I must have bad chat too.

I think I'm not pretty enough for tinder, too fussy for Pof too lazy for bumble and I'll never do Facebook dating again.

I'm probably just going to be single forever! "

I’ll date you.

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By *stella OP   Woman
44 weeks ago

London


"I've never been on a dating app apart from the fish site I went on for a nosey it's not for me"

Keep away! For your own health!

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By (user no longer on site)
44 weeks ago


"I prefer dating apps to fab

I think dating apps should have a forum section like here. A good way to get to know people before taking it direct. I’d enjoy that. I mean how else did I work out that you should be avoided?! "

After we had sex I think you did?

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod

44 weeks ago

East Sussex

I would hate dating now.

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By *o_yeur_eyes_onlyMan
44 weeks ago

Londontown

So exhausting

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By *rixie_BlondeWoman
44 weeks ago

London (She/Her)

I think a lot of people join dating apps to hook up and go through the charade of being interested in a relationship to get sex out of you. People still do that on here but fab does tend to be more honest.

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
44 weeks ago

little house on the praire

Doesn't anyone date the old fashioned way. Face to face

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By *emidemiWoman
44 weeks ago

basingstoke

Oh I love dating. The getting to know each other, the playful flirting, the first kisses etc.

But I think more importantly, I love how I feel about myself on a date. Like it’s a different person that doesn’t get to come out often

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By *stella OP   Woman
44 weeks ago

London


"I prefer dating apps to fab

I think dating apps should have a forum section like here. A good way to get to know people before taking it direct. I’d enjoy that. I mean how else did I work out that you should be avoided?!

After we had sex I think you did?"

In. Your. Dreams. Pickle.

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By *hiteWitchXXXWoman
44 weeks ago

North Wales

I gave up with dating sites long ago and can’t see myself going back tbh

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By *ceKweenWoman
44 weeks ago

Bolton

I can’t remember the last time I went out on a date

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By *iss My AxeMan
44 weeks ago

Durham


"I'm awful at dating. Like, truly terrible at it

I second this "

Is that because I came second behind you in the World's Worst Dater competition?

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By *arlot o scaraWoman
44 weeks ago

Hell


"I'm awful at dating. Like, truly terrible at it

I second this

Is that because I came second behind you in the World's Worst Dater competition? "

Listen I’ll admit to being a social hand grenade

I had good intentions

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By *affron40Woman
44 weeks ago

manchester

Yup… all of the above. This is why I have been single for 14 years too much like hard work. I’m going to go back to that once I’m more mobile.

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By *ittlemiss Hal O weenCouple
44 weeks ago

Southampton


"I'm awful at dating. Like, truly terrible at it "

I'm out of practice lol

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By (user no longer on site)
44 weeks ago


"I prefer dating apps to fab

I think dating apps should have a forum section like here. A good way to get to know people before taking it direct. I’d enjoy that. I mean how else did I work out that you should be avoided?!

After we had sex I think you did?

In. Your. Dreams. Pickle. "

I still dream about the times we had sex, Yes.

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By (user no longer on site)
44 weeks ago


"Oh I love dating. The getting to know each other, the playful flirting, the first kisses etc.

But I think more importantly, I love how I feel about myself on a date. Like it’s a different person that doesn’t get to come out often "

All of this.

Dating is fun.

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By *emidemiWoman
44 weeks ago

basingstoke


"Oh I love dating. The getting to know each other, the playful flirting, the first kisses etc.

But I think more importantly, I love how I feel about myself on a date. Like it’s a different person that doesn’t get to come out often

All of this.

Dating is fun."

Let’s go on a date.

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By *bi HaiveMan
Forum Mod

44 weeks ago

Cheeseville, Somerset


"Why is dating so much angst? All that having to get to know someone from scratch. Is there a word for that? The dread of the small talk to get to know someone…?

What do you write in the bio, what pics to choose that aren’t just thirst-trappin’ drill me now pics?

The opening message. The where to go on the date.

Ahhh it’s almost like being on here. "

Date from here.

It's much easier.

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By (user no longer on site)
44 weeks ago


"Oh I love dating. The getting to know each other, the playful flirting, the first kisses etc.

But I think more importantly, I love how I feel about myself on a date. Like it’s a different person that doesn’t get to come out often

All of this.

Dating is fun.

Let’s go on a date. "

Fuck it.

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By *stella OP   Woman
44 weeks ago

London


"I prefer dating apps to fab

I think dating apps should have a forum section like here. A good way to get to know people before taking it direct. I’d enjoy that. I mean how else did I work out that you should be avoided?!

After we had sex I think you did?

In. Your. Dreams. Pickle.

I still dream about the times we had sex, Yes. "

Oh let me know how I was, what we did, was it good for me, in your fantasy? Sounds intriguing.

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By (user no longer on site)
44 weeks ago


"I prefer dating apps to fab

I think dating apps should have a forum section like here. A good way to get to know people before taking it direct. I’d enjoy that. I mean how else did I work out that you should be avoided?!

After we had sex I think you did?

In. Your. Dreams. Pickle.

I still dream about the times we had sex, Yes.

Oh let me know how I was, what we did, was it good for me, in your fantasy? Sounds intriguing. "

No because then you’ll ruin it. Let me have this

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By *stella OP   Woman
44 weeks ago

London


"Why is dating so much angst? All that having to get to know someone from scratch. Is there a word for that? The dread of the small talk to get to know someone…?

What do you write in the bio, what pics to choose that aren’t just thirst-trappin’ drill me now pics?

The opening message. The where to go on the date.

Ahhh it’s almost like being on here.

Date from here.

It's much easier. "

I’M TRYING!!

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By *orny PTMan
44 weeks ago

Peterborough

Looking for a date is like looking for a job.

The anxiety is the same, so is the excitement, when it goes well and rejection, when it doesn't.

The only difference is getting told "...you're failing because you're trying too hard": funny how this never gets blurted out to desperate jobseekers

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By *stella OP   Woman
44 weeks ago

London


"I prefer dating apps to fab

I think dating apps should have a forum section like here. A good way to get to know people before taking it direct. I’d enjoy that. I mean how else did I work out that you should be avoided?!

After we had sex I think you did?

In. Your. Dreams. Pickle.

I still dream about the times we had sex, Yes.

Oh let me know how I was, what we did, was it good for me, in your fantasy? Sounds intriguing.

No because then you’ll ruin it. Let me have this "

I better be fucking awesome in it though. I need my ego fluffed.

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By (user no longer on site)
44 weeks ago

Dating is great

If you don’t think it’s great, that’ll come through to others and you won’t do very well

It’s about attitude

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By *jlondon78Man
44 weeks ago

Suffolk

At times this site can make you feel rejected especially when people view your profile then when you message them nothing no response it's disheartening sometimes wonder if people just like looking at pictures and no one really wants to socialise and potentially meet or maybe I am not the right fit for this site

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By *stella OP   Woman
44 weeks ago

London


"Looking for a date is like looking for a job.

The anxiety is the same, so is the excitement, when it goes well and rejection, when it doesn't.

The only difference is getting told "...you're failing because you're trying too hard": funny how this never gets blurted out to desperate jobseekers "

I might be better at dating if there was a potential for pay, I mean I’m great at interviews!! Maybe I’m just not motivated so much in the dating, or don’t believe in the product I’m selling!

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By *stella OP   Woman
44 weeks ago

London


"Dating is great

If you don’t think it’s great, that’ll come through to others and you won’t do very well

It’s about attitude "

My ‘tude stinks

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By *issYeuxBleusWoman
44 weeks ago

My boudoir - S Wales

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By *olden RatioWoman
44 weeks ago

Buckinghamshire

I haven't dated in ages, but I always usually enjoyed it even if the dates didn't lead anywhere.

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By *bi HaiveMan
Forum Mod

44 weeks ago

Cheeseville, Somerset


"I think I’m at a stage where I just want to cwtch up and watch a movie, snuggle fuck, snack, snuggle fuck, have a foot rub, sleep, morning sex, then maybe a hike or wild swim, throw in a couple of three suns/sex clubs etc.

I can’t be arsed with the dating part. I want all the good stuff. "

It's possible to do both you know....

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By *issYeuxBleusWoman
44 weeks ago

My boudoir - S Wales

I think I’m at a stage where I just want to cwtch up and watch a movie, snuggle fuck, snack, snuggle fuck, have a foot rub, sleep, morning sex, then maybe a hike or wild swim, throw in a couple of threesums/sex clubs etc.

I can’t be arsed with the dating part. I want all the good stuff.

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By *ittlebirdWoman
44 weeks ago

The Big Smoke

I’ve enjoyed dating lately…

But I’m not looking on mainstream dating websites. And I wouldn’t either. They’re full of people wanting hook ups without being honest about wanting hook ups

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By *imi_RougeWoman
44 weeks ago

Portsmouth

I prefer Fab to the dating apps, you can skip all the boring stuff and just fuck.

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By (user no longer on site)
44 weeks ago

Does anyone just date from normal life these days or is it all apps?

My last relationship was my hairdresser.

The apps are great, but nothing beats a natural thing just happening

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By (user no longer on site)
44 weeks ago


"Does anyone just date from normal life these days or is it all apps?

My last relationship was my hairdresser.

The apps are great, but nothing beats a natural thing just happening "

I met one of my long term partners at work

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By *ncrediblepjw34Man
44 weeks ago

Blackpool

Growing up in the 80’s no dating websites existed we went out to pubs clubs restaurants and cafes I met some beautiful women in those days and believe we all had a magical time.

The other side of the coin is what I’m doing now here on FAB times change although I haven’t met anyone face to face through here I also think there is a chance.

Good luck to everyone

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By *stella OP   Woman
44 weeks ago

London


"Does anyone just date from normal life these days or is it all apps?

My last relationship was my hairdresser.

The apps are great, but nothing beats a natural thing just happening "

I find it easier to approach someone in person that I like the look of in person rather than the suspense buildup online and then meet - it’s like waiting for a launched firework to explode and see if it’s pretty or a damp squib online dating.

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By *ongandharderMan
44 weeks ago

Rotherham

Mine is social anxiety and not the most confidence I'd much prefer a girl saying hi to me if that would ever happen in a flirting sense

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By *orny PTMan
44 weeks ago

Peterborough


"I think I’m at a stage where I just want to cwtch up and watch a movie, snuggle fuck, snack, snuggle fuck, have a foot rub, sleep, morning sex, then maybe a hike or wild swim, throw in a couple of threesums/sex clubs etc.

I can’t be arsed with the dating part. I want all the good stuff. "

The best thing about FAB is "You're just using me for sex" isn't a default thought.

I liked your hike and wild swim bits too, is it skinny dipping, that you're thinking of?

Fancy a sensual all over spikey glove rub?

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By *arlot o scaraWoman
44 weeks ago

Hell


"Does anyone just date from normal life these days or is it all apps?

My last relationship was my hairdresser.

The apps are great, but nothing beats a natural thing just happening "

I met my fiancé of 8 years at work

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By (user no longer on site)
44 weeks ago

Work seems like a place lots of people meet!

I dunno about you lot, I keep a strict “don’t shit where you eat” policy

So I avoid anything sexual/romantic from work or the gym or people in my close friend group

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By *stella OP   Woman
44 weeks ago

London


"Work seems like a place lots of people meet!

I dunno about you lot, I keep a strict “don’t shit where you eat” policy

So I avoid anything sexual/romantic from work or the gym or people in my close friend group "

I fancy one of my line reports. They have no idea.

I’m so fucking professional.

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By *olden RatioWoman
44 weeks ago

Buckinghamshire


"Work seems like a place lots of people meet!

I dunno about you lot, I keep a strict “don’t shit where you eat” policy

So I avoid anything sexual/romantic from work or the gym or people in my close friend group "

Yep, I have the same policy as you.

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By *arlot o scaraWoman
44 weeks ago

Hell


"Work seems like a place lots of people meet!

I dunno about you lot, I keep a strict “don’t shit where you eat” policy

So I avoid anything sexual/romantic from work or the gym or people in my close friend group "

Nothing ventured, nothing gained

We had a great relationship and in the end an amicable split.

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By *stella OP   Woman
44 weeks ago

London

I’m just seeking forelsket.

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By (user no longer on site)
44 weeks ago


"Work seems like a place lots of people meet!

I dunno about you lot, I keep a strict “don’t shit where you eat” policy

So I avoid anything sexual/romantic from work or the gym or people in my close friend group

Nothing ventured, nothing gained

We had a great relationship and in the end an amicable split."

I think that’s a good mentality

I just think there’s 1000 ways it could go bad or awkward so I don’t like to risk it

Which is a shame because there’s some nice girls at my gym that seem interested but I just don’t want to make it weird when it goes bad

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By *ongandharderMan
44 weeks ago

Rotherham


"Work seems like a place lots of people meet!

I dunno about you lot, I keep a strict “don’t shit where you eat” policy

So I avoid anything sexual/romantic from work or the gym or people in my close friend group

Yep, I have the same policy as you."

Yeah we spend ages around people we would date but don't ask out because we don't want it to be awkward if they yes or no

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