FabSwingers.com forum: Have you give up on dating sites?

By *arla Swinger OP Woman
16 weeks ago

Somewhere

I was never really on them aside from an alternative one, and it didn't go well... You?

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By *avidbanksMan
16 weeks ago

leeds

No still on a few but I get bored on them.

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By *amieLDN22Man
16 weeks ago

London

Never been on a dating website. In fact, only got on this one bc of clubs and keep up with friends. Dating apps and sites always terrified me.

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By *arla Swinger OP Woman
16 weeks ago

Somewhere

"No still on a few but I get bored on them."

Which offered the most success?

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By *urvyGalNorfolkWoman
16 weeks ago

East Norfolk

I’ve given up on dating sites… I use fab as a dating site instead. Take a look at my profile - it’s quite heavy but it’s what I’m after!

Dating sites were too vanilla, or (much like fab) just guys wanting one thing and then getting offended when it doesn’t happen

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By *avidbanksMan
16 weeks ago

leeds

"No still on a few but I get bored on them.

Which offered the most success? "
can’t put on here lol

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By *arla Swinger OP Woman
16 weeks ago

Somewhere

"No still on a few but I get bored on them.

Which offered the most success? can’t put on here lol"

I have open msgs

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By *loss aka Miss JonesWoman
16 weeks ago

south coast IOW

Yes ive given up with them. Though never stayed on any longer than a week previously. Fab is the only one that ive been on forever. I did meet my last ling term partner here and swinging is part of my life so any potential relationship would need to embrace that to work.

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By *ustincider888Man
16 weeks ago

Preston Ish

Never been on one and never intend too

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By *ink vixenCouple
16 weeks ago

Medway

Pink and I met on a well known dating site 6 years ago and are happily married now.

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By *teveAndHisMagicPicklenicMan
16 weeks ago

Ends

No I actually get matches and interest on there. So never giving that up.

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By *rangesmartieWoman
16 weeks ago

Devon

Yep. First two people I matched with, both on fab! Met one of them, talked a lot, seemed aligned on wants/desires. Played a few times. Got ghosted.

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By *oiluvfunMan
16 weeks ago

Penrith

Who has time for dating sites? Fab is too much fun!

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By *ong-leggedblondWoman
16 weeks ago

Next Door

Gave up a while ago.

Going to stay on here and if something happens with someone, then happy days.

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By *ell GwynnWoman
16 weeks ago

North Yorkshire

I tried one once a few years ago and found it really difficult. I deleted it after 48 hours.

If I want to start dating in the future I might consider using one again, but I'd rather use Fab. I'm not overly optimistic about my ENM proclivities being happily accepted by matches on vanilla dating sites.

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By *teveAndHisMagicPicklenicMan
16 weeks ago

Ends

"I tried one once a few years ago and found it really difficult. I deleted it after 48 hours.

F E E L D

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By (user no longer on site)
16 weeks ago

I also use popular dating sites, I probably use those more for the dating side of things and here for the forums

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By *hinstrapMan
16 weeks ago

Barnsley

Tried most I think. Think I'm too old for all that shite now. Sick of time wasters etc. see what life brings me haha

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By *ell GwynnWoman
16 weeks ago

North Yorkshire

"I tried one once a few years ago and found it really difficult. I deleted it after 48 hours.

F E E L D

In rural North Yorkshire? There'll only be about 3 people on there in the whole county

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By *teveAndHisMagicPicklenicMan
16 weeks ago

Ends

"I tried one once a few years ago and found it really difficult. I deleted it after 48 hours.

F E E L D

In rural North Yorkshire? There'll only be about 3 people on there in the whole county

Explore London.

See if you find any pickles you want to tickle

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By *aytime78Man
16 weeks ago

daventry

I'm on a couple but dont subscribe get a few messages off one infact kinda chatting to a couple of woman off bumble but its slow going

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By (user no longer on site)
16 weeks ago

Yeah, I'm on a dating app that I use every so often

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By *iltsTSgirlTV/TS
16 weeks ago

chichester

"No still on a few but I get bored on them.

Which offered the most success? "

I found POF ok for meets but a lot of idiots much like fab tbh

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By *rHotNottsMan
16 weeks ago

Dubai & Nottingham

I used tinder all the time when travelling also Facebook dating in the uk both work really well

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By *icecouple561Couple
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16 weeks ago

East Sussex

Dating apps passed me by. I still pick up men at bus stops 🚌

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By (user no longer on site)
16 weeks ago

"Dating apps passed me by. I still pick up men at bus stops 🚌"

This made me spurt my coffee over the screen!

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
16 weeks ago

East Sussex

"Dating apps passed me by. I still pick up men at bus stops 🚌

This made me spurt my coffee over the screen!"

Thank goodness it was just your coffee 🤣

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By *outhern77Man
16 weeks ago

Quinton

Used a Couple in the Past and Met a couple of Ladies .. (Hell, Yahoo chat back in 96 I found my 1st Ex-wife lol) and was on a couple of sites early this year definitely had more luck on those than here but as someone previously mentioned, You still get the idiots on those sites

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By *hrek101Man
16 weeks ago

Herts

Not anymore I realised I not very dateable, most just wanted sex, which ironically here I have found impossible to find

. There is only one site I have used that actually works but it's expensive.

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By *atnip make me purrWoman
16 weeks ago

Reading

Better class of person here.

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By *teveAndHisMagicPicklenicMan
16 weeks ago

Ends

"Better class of person here. "

Like they’re in a league above the fabbers?

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By *loss aka Miss JonesWoman
16 weeks ago

south coast IOW

"Dating apps passed me by. I still pick up men at bus stops 🚌"

😂😂😂😂😂

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By *luebell888Woman
16 weeks ago

Glasgowish

Never been on a dating site although my friends keep trying to get me to join one as think I must get lonely

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By (user no longer on site)
16 weeks ago

Yep gave up with them. Seem to be full of fake profiles

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By *apkingMan
16 weeks ago

Stockport

They were good in my opinion till about 5 years ago. Seems like now they are flooded with bots and girls just wanting to advertise their OF

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By *elix SightedMan
16 weeks ago

Cloud 8

I’ve been internet dating for 12 years with sporadic success (depending on what you regard as success - I’m currently single). I had a bloody good go this year and, whilst I did date someone for about two months, I had to go back online when it didn’t work out.

I have now officially given up. I have a self-imposed parameter which massively narrows the field, but it’s a dealbreaker for me. I’m going to enjoy the next few months as a single fellow and see what delights fab brings.

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By (user no longer on site)
16 weeks ago

"I’ve been internet dating for 12 years with sporadic success (depending on what you regard as success - I’m currently single). I had a bloody good go this year and, whilst I did date someone for about two months, I had to go back online when it didn’t work out.

Gutted for you mate.

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By *C44Man
16 weeks ago

Newbourne

"Dating apps passed me by. I still pick up men at bus stops 🚌"

Seems to work for bus drivers as well

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By *elix SightedMan
16 weeks ago

Cloud 8

Gutted for you mate.

Thanks woody

It’s disappointing but I’m not unhappy.

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By *ormerWelshcouple2020Man
16 weeks ago

Stourbridge

I was recommended to go on a “special” dating site. Turned out to be full of scammers so I binned it

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By *ornucopiaMan
16 weeks ago

Bexley

I only use one dating site.the free version has provided oodles of sex compared with Fab.

Not unusual for a first date to turn out to be a 'hole in one'.

Used to use neswpaper columns before they turned into premium rate fonefests. Equally fruitful.

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By *wb699Man
16 weeks ago

Belfast

"I was never really on them aside from an alternative one, and it didn't go well... You?

Dating sites are brutal. Although here is getting bad too

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By *r SproutMan
16 weeks ago

the middle

I’ve just given up on everything.

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By *cLovin2Man
16 weeks ago

Reading

Gave up on dating sites, I think they are more about milking money from you than actually going on a date. Apparently the ratio of men to women on them is 10 men for every woman. Which is absurd. But a lot of married/attached men on there too. Who'd want to pay for that crap?

I prefer single events. Or going to a club. You at least meet people and talk face to face.

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By *ongAndThick123Man
16 weeks ago

Leeds

I’m newly single after 15 years, and I gave up on dating sites after a week. I found that I wasn’t attracted to 99% of people on there.

Then the 1% I did like, I didn’t feel any kind of desire to talk to them because the conversation was quite bland and there seems to be some kind of tension to convo’s (almost like women expect you to make all the effort).

Maybe I’ll try again in a few months time, but for now I’ve realised I’m not in the mood for dating.

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By *loss aka Miss JonesWoman
16 weeks ago

south coast IOW

I have hated the dating sites i have tried. Living on a small island really limits dating options so not worth subscribing to any dating sites and fab takes care of my more primal needs😈

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By *akedMMan
16 weeks ago

Witney

I am on a couple I have put that I have disability that put people off. Then add to that I am a naturist no interest

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By *rimson_RoseWoman
16 weeks ago

Tamworth

I've never bothered with them - signed up a couple of times, realised quickly they're not for me and deleted.

Fab gives me what I'm looking for. If I ever entered into another relationship I'd want it to be with someone on the scene so I don't see the point of using vanilla sites.

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By *teveAndHisMagicPicklenicMan
16 weeks ago

Ends

It’s crazy to me that people think fab is better than dating apps for meeting people?

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By *gent CoulsonMan
16 weeks ago

Secret hideaway in the pennines

Been on a few, and there were to be honest a waist of time.

My last few LTRs have been from fab, so I would definitely say this is better

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By *hrek101Man
16 weeks ago

Herts

"It’s crazy to me that people think fab is better than dating apps for meeting people?"

And dating apps are better for sex

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By *teveAndHisMagicPicklenicMan
16 weeks ago

Ends

"It’s crazy to me that people think fab is better than dating apps for meeting people?

And dating apps are better for sex

There’s some dating apps that are easier to to find relationships and good sex on than fab 😂

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By *parkle1974Woman
16 weeks ago

Leeds

I find most that are on fab are on the usual dating sites.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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16 weeks ago

East Sussex

"Dating apps passed me by. I still pick up men at bus stops 🚌

Seems to work for bus drivers as well"

they have a 100% success rate

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By (user no longer on site)
16 weeks ago

"Dating apps passed me by. I still pick up men at bus stops 🚌

Seems to work for bus drivers as well

they have a 100% success rate "

What do good East Sussex girls use for protection on a Saturday night?

A bus shelter!

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By *cLovin2Man
16 weeks ago

Reading

"It’s crazy to me that people think fab is better than dating apps for meeting people?

And dating apps are better for sex

There’s some dating apps that are easier to to find relationships and good sex on than fab 😂"

Pickle like which ones?

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By *iltsTSgirlTV/TS
16 weeks ago

chichester

"Better class of person here. "

lol

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By *ymClassDropoutMan
16 weeks ago

Berkshire

I find the term 'dating app' a misnomer. Recently I have used a few of the 'vanilla' variety and over the past few weeks I have had around a dozen meets and all of nearly all of them resulted in first date/meet sex.

If the truth be told I do a lot better on those apps than I ever have done on FAB even though I make it very clear from the outset what I am looking for. I haven't quite worked out why this is.

I think it maybe down to the fact that, speaking for myself, conversations on dating apps tend to start off a lot more vanilla and it gives you a chance to get to know one another before moving onto the naughty stuff.

On FAB a lot of first messages are of the 'how big are you' or 'can you repeat' ilk. That doesn't work so well for me.

Thoughts welcome.

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By *weetiepie99Woman
16 weeks ago

cardiff

I have done quite well on dating apps. My last long term relationship was from one

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By *ilthycouple24Couple
16 weeks ago

Glasgow

No we are on them all even some not mention in the forum

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By *eyeYCouple
16 weeks ago

Nr Leicester

Absolutely endorse finding Bumble on your wife's phone, before she became my ex wife..

Otherwise I would not have been aware of it and it's how I met Y! 😉👍

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
16 weeks ago

little house on the praire

I've never been on a dating site and have no intention of going on one

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By *C44Man
16 weeks ago

Newbourne

Any had any joy on the one that's spelled kind but with an extra k?

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By *ea wangMan
16 weeks ago

scunthorpe

Not interested in dating sites just into NSA sex now and then

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By *weetCherryWoman
16 weeks ago

London

I have, too ugly for anyone to match me

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By *hrista BellendWoman
16 weeks ago

surrounded by twinkly lights

Yes, they are way too vanilla for me, I've had mind blowing sexual encounters since joining fab, which I never found on any of the dating sites

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By *icecouple561Couple
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16 weeks ago

East Sussex

"Dating apps passed me by. I still pick up men at bus stops 🚌

Seems to work for bus drivers as well

they have a 100% success rate

What do good East Sussex girls use for protection on a Saturday night?

A bus shelter!"

That was in the days before these darn glass abominations. Bring back proper wooden bus shelters with benches to put your bottle of cider on.

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By (user no longer on site)
16 weeks ago

Gutted for you mate.

Thanks woody

It’s disappointing but I’m not unhappy."

……

So she’s available?……. 😏

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By *haiababeWoman
16 weeks ago

North devon

So i am on the one with the flame icon. And i did meet some guys there when returning to single life after a very long time. I did eventually evolve what i want to ENM. And i even still see a couple of guys i meet from there.

And actually this site was mentioned by someone i had matched with on there. So i kind of migrated over cos it fits what i want better. I still flick through the other site on occasion but cos i use free version there a lot of guys wanting what i dont, monogamy, more kids etc. So i cant stay there that long.

Also found cos i put open to exploring and ENM on my profile there it means married guys think im ok for cheating with which (without any form of judgement) not what i want

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By *issmorganWoman
16 weeks ago

Calderdale innit

I don't use them as in a ltr anyway, I've said this before but if I became single, I'd stay single lol.

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By *imi_RougeWoman
16 weeks ago

Portsmouth

I found most guys were on here, and even if they weren't, despite me looking to date or for something more serious, all the chat turned sexual in the first 5 messages.

No one knows how to have a normal conversation!

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By *urry BlokeMan
16 weeks ago

Stalybridge

Never been on one

I met my first gf and my ex Mrs through traditional means (1 through friends, 1 through family)

The others are relationships that have flourished after meeting on sites like this

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By *erry bull1Man
16 weeks ago

doncaster

I’m on one with mature ladies and can’t complain with the results , the costs are £130 for 125 credits , every message costs one credit

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By *cLovin2Man
16 weeks ago

Reading

"I found most guys were on here, and even if they weren't, despite me looking to date or for something more serious, all the chat turned sexual in the first 5 messages.

No one knows how to have a normal conversation! "

Mimi perhaps you should unload the guy first, and then when he's calmed down, you can have a normal conversation. I'm courageously willing to be the trial guinea pig.

It's a dirty job, but somebody's got to do it.

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By *ostindreamsMan
16 weeks ago

London

I am on Hinge. I get about one match a week. But most women don't even respond to the first message. Even the ones who respond seem to prefer chatting on the app forever instead of meeting in a coffee shop. I have probably had 2 people with whom I had in-person dates this year. While they weren't a good match for me, I did enjoy the meets.

I haven't completely given up. But not having my hopes up either.

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By *reyToTheFairiesWoman
16 weeks ago

Carlisle usually

I tried a few a couple of years ago.

I was never particularly seeking so much as just seeing what was out there.

And the absolute dissonance between profiles of people on there and the same people's profiles on places like here made me far too aware of how much people lie to try to get what they want.

So I sacked them off. But, I don't know if I count if I wasn't really interested in the first place.

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By *rjamesMan
16 weeks ago

Sheffield

"I tried one once a few years ago and found it really difficult. I deleted it after 48 hours.

The mainstream apps are more advanced these days, with coded-in options to specify to your heart's content. It may still be a needle/haystack situation, but worth a shot; I found a glorious soul recently on one particular app in a part of the world I was not expecting to.

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By *etcouple22Couple
16 weeks ago

Salisbury

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By *ostindreamsMan
16 weeks ago

London

I also believe, we as a society are going through a big choice fatigue and it's happening in dating apps too. No matter who you match with, you will always see someone else you are more attracted to. And you end up being stuck in the cycle forever.

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By *wiss Army KnifeMan
16 weeks ago

Second star to the right…

I have never used them unless you call Fab a dating site.

I found sitting in the rain with a sign around my neck saying “Free to good home” works well for me 🤣

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By (user no longer on site)
16 weeks ago

I've used them in the past with some success (if you call meeting my ex wife success) but I'm struggling this time round. Probably complicated by the fact I don't want normal or vanilla again.

I'm thinking club socials are the way forward.

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By *ynamicnatureMan
16 weeks ago

Doncaster

I'm currently signed onto 3 dating apps and have been since Jan this year.

I only use the free version on each one so I don't see any likes.

To date I've had a total of zero matches, so I can't even get a conversation started.

For me Fab has been a bloody awesome experience.

People actually engage with me on Fab and everyone I've been lucky enough meet through socials or meets has been a character with a great story.

I love Fab,

😁😁

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By *ylo7Man
16 weeks ago

Manchester

Fab is no different to every dating site to be honest. The community is just open to express themselves sexually and is more discreet.

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By *hawn ScottMan
16 weeks ago

london Brixton

Yeah tried a few of the "broad minded" type ones but too many fake profiles.

Never paid for them but if I did speak to anyone genuine we just switched to fl

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By *hawn ScottMan
16 weeks ago

london Brixton

"Fab is no different to every dating site to be honest. The community is just open to express themselves sexually and is more discreet. "

Personally I would disagree, I see it as a swinging site and would never have considered here if I didn't join as a couple. Now I just use the forum and have made a few friends on here single it became a single profile

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By *carlet SeductionWoman
16 weeks ago

Maidstone

I like the way fab works. I don't like any of the dating apps I've signed up to. I just don't like the whole swiping matching thing. Never had a decent conversation with anyone on a dating app. Maybe it's me🤷‍♀️

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By *LIICKMan
16 weeks ago

Cornwall & Cardiff

I feel that they're designed to not work. And keep paying subscribers

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By *naswingdressWoman
16 weeks ago

Manchester (she/her)

I've given up on people.

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By *ylo7Man
16 weeks ago

Manchester

FAB is great for COUPLES but as a Single man?. It's a mountain to climb if you don't look the part as a POC or if you have nothing to offer e.g BWC, BBC.

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By *hawn ScottMan
16 weeks ago

london Brixton

"I like the way fab works. I don't like any of the dating apps I've signed up to. I just don't like the whole swiping matching thing. Never had a decent conversation with anyone on a dating app. Maybe it's me🤷‍♀️"

I met my ex on a dating since in 2009 but things are different now. Don't like the swipe thing either

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By *ylo7Man
16 weeks ago

Manchester

Just like every dating sites,. WOMEN have all the options and choices to pick from.

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By (user no longer on site)
16 weeks ago

I’m on them but giving up hope of finding someone, any ladies fancy a date?

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By *hawn ScottMan
16 weeks ago

london Brixton

"FAB is great for COUPLES but as a Single man?. It's a mountain to climb if you don't look the part as a POC or if you have nothing to offer e.g BWC, BBC. "

Yeah we had a great run as a couple and to be honest most contacted us. But never contact a single girl regarding anything other then social events and have zero interest in MMF so don't contact couples

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By *rontier PsychiatristMan
16 weeks ago

Coventry

When I was ready again a hit a few of the free mainstream ones. It was a mixed experience. It turns out it takes a lot of hard work to find what your looking for. It doesn't fall on your plate, you have to graft. Had a fair share of weirdness (the wrong kind), ghosting and just messing about.

However the plus side. Although it was hard work I had some really nice dates, some nice experiences and couple of brief flings. Also as to be expected some that didn't go too well. But nothing horrid or disastrous. Some lovely dates and although often I didn't find the chemistry I was looking for it was nice to have dates with some really lovely women. Plus talking to one that maybe had potential for a little more but looking deeper we couldn't align on our veiws on sexual non-monogamy, hense although we talked for a long time I decided it was fruitless to meet with relationship being the goal. It reminded me after my ex wife there are some good women out there and I that I was desirable. Also with the lady with more conventional views on monogamy it showed me there are actual adults out there who can have open and mature conversations with without judgment and with logic.

So despite a bit draining it was a positive experience and educational.

However coming back to it being draining I was done after about 10 months. Gave up on finding relationships and just concentrated on my kids, my intrests and fulfilling my adult needs with the occasional no strings things and a couple of fwb. Oddly enough when I had given up I found what I was looking for when I wasn't looking. Met My Girl on here over 6 years ago. Both single parents looking to simply meet of sexual needs and the rest is history.

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By *hawn ScottMan
16 weeks ago

london Brixton

"Dating apps passed me by. I still pick up men at bus stops 🚌"

Genuinely loled!

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By *ay W. BeauWoman
16 weeks ago

Wolvo

Used to use them. Cba anymore.

I prefer fab as the mentality is different in the attitude to sex. Not that people are interested in dating on here in my personal experience.

Although many on dating sites are only after ‘fun’. Kinda defeats the point of being on a dating site if youre just after sex.

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By *carlet SeductionWoman
16 weeks ago

Maidstone

"Dating apps passed me by. I still pick up men at bus stops 🚌

Genuinely loled!

Me too... I'm actually considering bus stops although don't want to come across too baby reindeer

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By *aribbean King 1985Man
16 weeks ago

South West London

But what specific dating sites are you talking about? Because Tinder, Bumble, Hinge are different. I talk to a lot more women on Hinge then say Bumble where I get hardly any

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By *toC Thats MeWoman
16 weeks ago

Sheffield

Yes…I’d rather just stick to fab.

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By *entleman JayMan
16 weeks ago

Wakefield

I’ve just matched with someone. Straight away I told her I’m only looking for a FWB. Turns out she is too. She’s just sent me her number.

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By *inxy777Woman
16 weeks ago

essex

I don’t use them anymore. x

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By *ife NinjaMan
16 weeks ago

Dunfermline

Last one I used was Badoo. Most of the people on that were on here.

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By *a LunaWoman
16 weeks ago

South Wales

Haven’t been on one in years now. I found them full of folk looking for commitment free sex. Well I can get that anywhere, that’s not what I joined a dating site for!

Also, I’d take breaks and go back on and the same profiles would be there, active, even years later. So I decided to leave it all up to fate. I’ll either meet someone who gets me or I won’t.

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By *apascouseMan
16 weeks ago

Liverpool

Yes, full of fales and people selling onlyfans etc from my experience

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By *ife NinjaMan
16 weeks ago

Dunfermline

"Haven’t been on one in years now. I found them full of folk looking for commitment free sex. Well I can get that anywhere, that’s not what I joined a dating site for!

Also, I’d take breaks and go back on and the same profiles would be there, active, even years later. So I decided to leave it all up to fate. I’ll either meet someone who gets me or I won’t."

What a catch

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By *ylo7Man
16 weeks ago

Manchester

"But what specific dating sites are you talking about? Because Tinder, Bumble, Hinge are different. I talk to a lot more women on Hinge then say Bumble where I get hardly any"

Do you pay the prices on the apps?

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By *aribbean King 1985Man
16 weeks ago

South West London

"But what specific dating sites are you talking about? Because Tinder, Bumble, Hinge are different. I talk to a lot more women on Hinge then say Bumble where I get hardly any

Do you pay the prices on the apps? "
well I initially paid for both which I stopped a while ago, don't pay for either now

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By *HUSH-Man
16 weeks ago

London

Still use Hinge. Currently talking with someone I met on there and I’m going to ask her out.

You’ve got to get off the app quite quickly to something like WhatsApp within a few days and ask them on a date within a week otherwise it tends to fizzle out.

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By *imi_RougeWoman
16 weeks ago

Portsmouth

"Still use Hinge. Currently talking with someone I met on there and I’m going to ask her out.

You’ve got to get off the app quite quickly to something like WhatsApp within a few days and ask them on a date within a week otherwise it tends to fizzle out."

I don't give my number out, because they're even worse off the apps!

But yes to meeting in the first week or so. Saves a lot of time!

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By *opinovMan
16 weeks ago

Point Nemo, Cumbria

Yes, totally given up on them. They're nothing but a wind up to skin you of your money... a total con. Mind you, after the string-alongs I've had here too, I'm beginning to wonder if it isn't much better here either.

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By *HUSH-Man
16 weeks ago

London

"Still use Hinge. Currently talking with someone I met on there and I’m going to ask her out.

You’ve got to get off the app quite quickly to something like WhatsApp within a few days and ask them on a date within a week otherwise it tends to fizzle out.

I don't give my number out, because they're even worse off the apps!

But yes to meeting in the first week or so. Saves a lot of time!"

That’s fair.

Getting on a date early though is key. I like the nervous excitement of meeting in person, getting to know someone online doesn’t have the same buzz.

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By *onkeynutWoman
16 weeks ago

somewhere

I’m on a couple. My most recent dates haven’t been great though.

I find they are full of clingy men or men that just want a shag but are too afraid to admit that. Both of those are a turn off.

Also, I need to meet within a week tops otherwise I get bored. I don’t want a penpal.

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By *teveAndHisMagicPicklenicMan
16 weeks ago

Ends

"But what specific dating sites are you talking about? Because Tinder, Bumble, Hinge are different. I talk to a lot more women on Hinge then say Bumble where I get hardly any"

Feeld and hinge and okcupid are the best for me. Lots more poly people

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By *hawn ScottMan
16 weeks ago

london Brixton

Popped onto the one that I'm still a member of, 2 new girls withing one mile of me just joined and smoking hot!

Unfortunately they are just an ad for a paid porn site. I don't think the admins there like me

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By *yzykMan
15 weeks ago

Stirlingshire

[quoteI find the term 'dating app' a misnomer. Recently I have used a few of the 'vanilla' variety and over the past few weeks I have had around a dozen meets and all of nearly all of them resulted in first date/meet sex]

This

Never even had a reply to a message on here, never mind a meet, unlike the so-called vanilla sites

Seems to be that folk on them are game for fun but just don't want to broadcast it

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By *irthyOne2024Man
9 weeks ago

Huddersfield

Currently on 2 sites looking for dating/relationship. However if find it difficult to bring up the subject of potential swinging as it tends to put people off ot they just think you want sex.

I think a Fab dating app would be ideal for likeminded individuals. I am currently looking for someone thru fab with a view to dating..

Anyone else on here open to the same? Do check out my profile and if it sparks an interest drop me a msg

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By (user no longer on site)
9 weeks ago

I have.

I do have a high sex drive with the right connection and person, so came here for some regular fun.

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By *eroLondonMan
9 weeks ago

Covent Garden

I've never been on a dating site. Fåb serves its purpose for me. There are plenty of impressionable ladies with appetites to be courted and woo'd. ❣️

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By *edbiker6Man
9 weeks ago

Scarborough

Most of them are a con

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By *inUpProWoman
9 weeks ago

Liverpool

Currently on one dating site which seems to be full of Fabbers. Once men recognise me off here, they assume I'm just after sex

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By *pen to offers!Man
9 weeks ago

Carlisle

"Currently on one dating site which seems to be full of Fabbers. Once men recognise me off here, they assume I'm just after sex

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shame there isn’t a dating section on fab, for those of us that would like more than just sex.

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By *irthyOne2024Man
9 weeks ago

Huddersfield

"Currently on one dating site which seems to be full of Fabbers. Once men recognise me off here, they assume I'm just after sex

shame there isn’t a dating section on fab, for those of us that would like more than just sex."

This is what fab needs, I’m on a few dating sites too looking for an actual dates and a relationship and when you get recognised from Fab they think you just want sex. If there was a dating section on fab that would be ideal for the genuine people

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By (user no longer on site)
9 weeks ago

Still got my old fish account he don’t know lol

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By *929Man
9 weeks ago

newcastle

I think everyone I ever went on I deleted after 20 minutes

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By *erfHerder74Man
9 weeks ago

Greenock

They have mostly turned in to hook up sites

I’m very open to finding a partner and date when we know each other better

I guess sex is easier than dating

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By *ezoMan
9 weeks ago

The Kingdom

Tried a few different matchmaking services, speed dating and even dating sites.

The best, after years, was one or two bits of conversations on a dating site but I had to lead the conversation. I engaged and asked about themselves, all they did was reply.

Really gave the impression they were just being polite in responding.

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By *hilloutMan
9 weeks ago

All over the place! Northwesr, , Southwest

No interest in normal dating sites.

Fab suits me far better and as it turns out, is more genuine I think.

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By *ros40Man
9 weeks ago

Bedford

No sites anymore, going back to speaking in real life

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By *eyeYCouple
9 weeks ago

Nr Leicester

Gave up dating sites after we met on Bumble 😉😍

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By *aked plumberMan
9 weeks ago

lincoln

Dating apps are dead, I’m still on them but looking at alternatives and I think just getting out and physically meeting people naturally is the way forward.

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By *ornycougaWoman
9 weeks ago

NORWAY Wherever I lay my hat

"Gave up dating sites after we met on Bumble 😉😍"

Awww I love a feel good story!

Yes - I tried Bumble but deleted it after a guy asked for nudes after a couple of messages. I was there to build a relationship with someone who hadn't actually seen me naked before we met. I decided to give up and stick to the familiarity and 'honesty' of Fab

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By *emma200Woman
9 weeks ago

Warwickshire

Haven’t bothered with dating sites for a while they tend to be full of the need for a quick shag. At least with fab if you find the right people you know what your getting

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By (user no longer on site)
9 weeks ago

I've given up on everything, to be honest. Won't be long until I remove myself from all apps and sites, just become a sad loner who develops relationships through porn. 😆

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By *piritOfWolvesMan
9 weeks ago

Wolverhampton

Yes, but also same as the above.

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By *ohn pcoolMan
9 weeks ago

Inverness

As a rule of thumb I don't do very well on dating apps, my online banter is pretty poor and I'm no Brad Pitt however

I met a lovely lassie on the one that rhymes with finder, had a fantastic 5 months with her until she sadly passed away.

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By *eardedguy800Man
9 weeks ago

Kidderminster

Yep. Complete waste of time. Fake accounts galore. Young persons game I reckon.

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By *elix SightedMan
9 weeks ago

Cloud 8

I’m a fan of dating apps in general because they suit how I like to approach meeting people. I seem to be no good at doing it organically. However, some are better than others in terms of functionality and only some suit what I’m looking for ie the image others hold and consequently the people on them.

I’ve found they need patience, effort and resilience. I have met some great people, some of whom I dated. Later this year I’ll go back on because I really want to meet someone.

It can be frustrating because of what others have posted - all the disingenuous people. I feel like any woman I match with and talk to is already wanting me to prove I’m not a time waster and have matching intentions. That’s starting from a negative position. But I guess that’s the online world anywhere and won’t change, so I have to just suck it up and get on with it.

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By *xbabyxxxWoman
9 weeks ago

Bradford

Yeah ive given up on so called dating sitescoz there all the same full of fake profiles n most just looking for sex

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By *h3rry Bomb80Man
9 weeks ago

the moon

"Yeah ive given up on so called dating sitescoz there all the same full of fake profiles n most just looking for sex"

Bit like here then 😂

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By *xbabyxxxWoman
9 weeks ago

Bradford

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By *ittlebirdWoman
9 weeks ago

The Big Smoke

I’ve given up on dating all together 💯

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By *8on33Man
9 weeks ago

winfrith

I've never been on a dating site .

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By *inceIlkestonMan
9 weeks ago

Ilkeston

"I was never really on them aside from an alternative one, and it didn't go well... You?

Maybe 5 years ago I got dates from people each clearly didn't either want to take it further or want sex. But I enjoyed the social side. I have tried various dating and swinging sites since lockdown and being single again and had no joy. Can't find the sweet spot for my age group. Not keen on the club scene alone.

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By *ranfrascoMan
9 weeks ago

Dublin

The only alternative is this. Or a Swinger club.

I only use Tinder in crowd areas. Is so boring to do it at home as a job or task

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By *inxy777Woman
9 weeks ago

essex

Not used any in a long while, kept getting ghosted!!

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By *r SxxMan
9 weeks ago

ashford

I'm on a few apps, but tbh, I mostly go on when I'm bored at work! A few boredom swipes lol

Although I do actually use them if I'm visiting somewhere new, can be nice to chat to a local or have a tour guide for your visit

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By *ascaIMan
9 weeks ago

Cheshire Liverpool Manchester

A day may come when I stop using Hinge. But it is not this day.

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By *anchesterGuy1Man
9 weeks ago

Manchester

"Pink and I met on a well known dating site 6 years ago and are happily married now. "

It is nice to know that they are not all a complete waste of time that sublimely con guys into spending money...

Sorry the cynic in me had to say it

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By *anchesterGuy1Man
9 weeks ago

Manchester

"Not used any in a long while, kept getting ghosted!!

That is all they are full of ghosts!

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By *cLovin2Man
9 weeks ago

Reading

Not really, I prefer a swinger type of outlook, vanilla is so 20th century...

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By *antastic_Mr_Fox_76Man
9 weeks ago

District 13

Yes.

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By *eyeYCouple
9 weeks ago

Nr Leicester

"Gave up dating sites after we met on Bumble 😉😍

Awww I love a feel good story!

Thank you lovely!! Yes whenever we have a less than rose's and romance moment we thank our star's for the luck we had in meeting each other! Obviously we're very vanilla and just that annoying couple though 😉😜😈 PS you were already on our hotlist if you fancy finding out whether we're as naughty as suggested 😘 D&Y x

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By *ust want fun 888Man
9 weeks ago

nearby

Yeah, there’s as many fakes on them as there is on here

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By (user no longer on site)
9 weeks ago

I feel you don’t get genuine people on dating sites, you get people who tell you what you want to hear, where at least fab you can be honest about the desires you seek, or what turns you on.

But your always going to get the occasional people who are just here for chat and companionship, which nothing wrong with be honest and people may be more willing to chat instead of creating fictional life’s and dreams.

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By *lder.Woman
9 weeks ago

Not Local

Ive never really been on them, but my sister has been, for roughly a day, found the man of her dreams and is living happily ever after! I will just keep plugging away on here.

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By *elix SightedMan
9 weeks ago

Cloud 8

"Ive never really been on them, but my sister has been, for roughly a day, found the man of her dreams and is living happily ever after! I will just keep plugging away on here.

See that’s just not fair! I’ve been plugging away for years

Got any more sisters?

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By *ularliWoman
9 weeks ago

Worcester

I’m on a few of the free ones but I don’t actually want to date

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By *wiss Army KnifeMan
9 weeks ago

Second star to the right…

Never been on one unless you consider Fab a dating site 😂

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By (user no longer on site)
9 weeks ago

My kind of woman

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By *arialoueWoman
9 weeks ago

bradford

I've given up on dating n dating sites, just can't dig thru the bs that comes with it anymore I'd rather be on my own

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By *sWyldWoman
9 weeks ago

Edinburgh

Yup. I've given up on the idea of ever finding my happy ever after too

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By *lder.Woman
9 weeks ago

Not Local

"Ive never really been on them, but my sister has been, for roughly a day, found the man of her dreams and is living happily ever after! I will just keep plugging away on here.

See that’s just not fair! I’ve been plugging away for years

Got any more sisters?

I do yes!

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By *elix SightedMan
9 weeks ago

Cloud 8

"Ive never really been on them, but my sister has been, for roughly a day, found the man of her dreams and is living happily ever after! I will just keep plugging away on here.

See that’s just not fair! I’ve been plugging away for years

Got any more sisters?

I do yes!

Splendid news!! Let’s see if I can beat one day - send them round with ice cream and a ‘can do’ attitude.

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By *rtwisted98Man
9 weeks ago

market harborough

Yes gave up on dating sites long ago and not far of giving up on fab no interest on here tbh

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