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By *aptainphoenixxx OP   Man
26 weeks ago

Cheshire

Hi all.

I’m curious as to whether many single ladies send the first message to single guys?

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By *rimson_RoseWoman
26 weeks ago

Tamworth

Yes. And plan to do it more so next year as I’ve become a lot shyer in recent years.

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By *naswingdressWoman
26 weeks ago

Manchester (she/her)

There are a subset of us that do, yes.

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By (user no longer on site)
26 weeks ago

If on the rare occasion I see a guy I like, then yes.

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By *exytimeCoolMan
26 weeks ago

swadlincote

Rare get a reply never mind a message or maybe just me

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By *orphia2003Woman
26 weeks ago

Tonypandy.

I've messaged plenty of men first.

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By *onin25Man
26 weeks ago

Durham

All the best ones do

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By *ealitybitesMan
26 weeks ago

Belfast

Every conversation I've had here since before covid has been started by a woman messaging me first.

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
26 weeks ago

SW1A1AA

When I was meeting i used to send first messages

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By *aptainphoenixxx OP   Man
26 weeks ago

Cheshire

I just hear so often that the inbox is full with tens/hundreds of messages. It sounds like a logistical challenge to read your inbox and then continue to scroll and search yourself

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By *offiacoolWoman
26 weeks ago

Alsager

When I was meeting, yes. But not often, as we tend to spend a fair bit of time replying to inbox messages. The longer you are online, more messages land, so you tend to spend little time browsing.

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By (user no longer on site)
26 weeks ago


"I just hear so often that the inbox is full with tens/hundreds of messages. It sounds like a logistical challenge to read your inbox and then continue to scroll and search yourself "

It's quite easy. Menu- delete all.

Search.

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By (user no longer on site)
26 weeks ago

I hardly message first, most of my chats start from a woman messaging me first.

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By *naswingdressWoman
26 weeks ago

Manchester (she/her)


"I just hear so often that the inbox is full with tens/hundreds of messages. It sounds like a logistical challenge to read your inbox and then continue to scroll and search yourself "

Yes, women can be bombarded.

However, when a majority of messages are wildly unsuitable, deleting them doesn't take a huge amount of time.

It can be difficult to filter to adequately filter out those you don't want and include those you do want.

My solution is radical - I've had men and couples blocked for five years.

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By *inxy777Woman
26 weeks ago

essex

Off of a forum thread yes, otherwise no x

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By *earditallWoman
26 weeks ago

Lancaster

I do if I see something i like and fits what I like

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By *aptainphoenixxx OP   Man
26 weeks ago

Cheshire

🤣

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By *hyGuy_80Man
26 weeks ago

Chorley / Ormskirk

I've had maybe 4 or 5 in the 10+ years I've been on, with various details on my profile... One turned into a great friend for many years, until she settled down and re-married lol

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By *atnip make me purrWoman
26 weeks ago

Reading

No but I'll sometimes send a first wink

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By (user no longer on site)
26 weeks ago


"Off of a forum thread yes, otherwise no x "

Same here. Not brave enough 🤷‍♀️

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By *inkShyWoman
26 weeks ago

near Windsor

Rarely, but I have done.

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By *offiacoolWoman
26 weeks ago

Alsager


"I just hear so often that the inbox is full with tens/hundreds of messages. It sounds like a logistical challenge to read your inbox and then continue to scroll and search yourself

It's quite easy. Menu- delete all.

Search.

"

Brutal

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By *CExeCouple
26 weeks ago

Hong-Kong/Exeter

Had a good few girlies mesage first when I was on as a singleton. It made a refreshing change from the predatory and inappropriate guys messaging who clearly couldn't read a profile or respect sexual preferences.

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By *carlet SeductionWoman
26 weeks ago

Maidstone

I don't really read my messages unless the profile pic catches my eye. I prefer to message first that way I can ignore most of my inbox. The fellas hate it mind. They start threads over such behaviour.

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By *yprusdreamWoman
26 weeks ago

Cyprus

If I see what I like then yes, not very often though

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By *offiacoolWoman
26 weeks ago

Alsager


"I just hear so often that the inbox is full with tens/hundreds of messages. It sounds like a logistical challenge to read your inbox and then continue to scroll and search yourself

Yes, women can be bombarded.

However, when a majority of messages are wildly unsuitable, deleting them doesn't take a huge amount of time.

It can be difficult to filter to adequately filter out those you don't want and include those you do want.

My solution is radical - I've had men and couples blocked for five years."

And most women. I got a time out from wanting to ask you something on my last profile

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By (user no longer on site)
26 weeks ago

I have never had one, I must be doing something wrong🤔🤔🤔🤔

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By *cherryblossom-Woman
26 weeks ago

South glos

Oh behave, this isn’t Bumble 💅

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By *earditallWoman
26 weeks ago

Lancaster


"I don't really read my messages unless the profile pic catches my eye. I prefer to message first that way I can ignore most of my inbox. The fellas hate it mind. They start threads over such behaviour. "

I do this or mass delete

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By *ace400Man
26 weeks ago

near knock

I would love a lady to message me first as I’m quite shy

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By *pikeyMan
26 weeks ago

chester


"Rare get a reply never mind a message or maybe just me "
na its not just you its me aswell haha

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By *ealitybitesMan
26 weeks ago

Belfast

I would genuinely encourage women to do this more often.

From conversations I've had it can make fab a whole different experience.

Don't think about rejection, just start a conversation and who knows where it could lead.

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By *aptainphoenixxx OP   Man
26 weeks ago

Cheshire

When you message as a woman to a single man, do you have to say much more than ‘hi’.

Genuine question, I mean if you’ve messaged them, they will look at your profile right and crack on from there

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By *cherryblossom-Woman
26 weeks ago

South glos


"When you message as a woman to a single man, do you have to say much more than ‘hi’.

Genuine question, I mean if you’ve messaged them, they will look at your profile right and crack on from there "

I mean the only thing that’s less effort than Hi is sending an emoji or a wink, so….

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By *ealitybitesMan
26 weeks ago

Belfast


"When you message as a woman to a single man, do you have to say much more than ‘hi’.

Genuine question, I mean if you’ve messaged them, they will look at your profile right and crack on from there "

Genuine answer, I would ignore any first message that just said hi regardless of who sent it.

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By *naswingdressWoman
26 weeks ago

Manchester (she/her)


"When you message as a woman to a single man, do you have to say much more than ‘hi’.

Genuine question, I mean if you’ve messaged them, they will look at your profile right and crack on from there "

Dunno. I message how I want to be messaged.

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By *naswingdressWoman
26 weeks ago

Manchester (she/her)


"When you message as a woman to a single man, do you have to say much more than ‘hi’.

Genuine question, I mean if you’ve messaged them, they will look at your profile right and crack on from there

I mean the only thing that’s less effort than Hi is sending an emoji or a wink, so…. "

Yeah. If someone messages me, I want to know that they've chosen to message me and have read my profile. So I do the same when I'm messaging.

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By (user no longer on site)
26 weeks ago


"When you message as a woman to a single man, do you have to say much more than ‘hi’.

Genuine question, I mean if you’ve messaged them, they will look at your profile right and crack on from there "

I send more than hi. If they are really hot they get a good evening.

Though sometimes I try to be funny and I get blocked.

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By *weetiepie99Woman
26 weeks ago

cardiff

Virtually never, I need to change this

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By *rikAndFreyjaCouple
26 weeks ago

Staffordshire


"When you message as a woman to a single man, do you have to say much more than ‘hi’.

Genuine question, I mean if you’ve messaged them, they will look at your profile right and crack on from there

I send more than hi. If they are really hot they get a good evening.

Though sometimes I try to be funny and I get blocked. "

Glad to know it's not just me who has that effect! 😂

Freyja x

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By *ong-leggedblondWoman
26 weeks ago

Next Door

Yes, ive messaged Gents directly and from the forums.

Ive had my best meets by messaging direct.

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By (user no longer on site)
26 weeks ago


"When you message as a woman to a single man, do you have to say much more than ‘hi’.

Genuine question, I mean if you’ve messaged them, they will look at your profile right and crack on from there

I send more than hi. If they are really hot they get a good evening.

Though sometimes I try to be funny and I get blocked.

Glad to know it's not just me who has that effect! 😂

Freyja x"

I should learn not to go straight in with the sarcasm.

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By *earditallWoman
26 weeks ago

Lancaster


"When you message as a woman to a single man, do you have to say much more than ‘hi’.

Genuine question, I mean if you’ve messaged them, they will look at your profile right and crack on from there "

I would definitely say more than Hi,i would probably put something about what it was that made me message.

And I don't always look at everyone who messages me so maybe,maybe not

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By (user no longer on site)
26 weeks ago


"Yes, ive messaged Gents directly and from the forums.

Ive had my best meets by messaging direct.

"

I'm too young to message even if I wanted to

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By *oeBeansMan
26 weeks ago

Derby


"I would genuinely encourage women to do this more often.

From conversations I've had it can make fab a whole different experience.

Don't think about rejection, just start a conversation and who knows where it could lead. "

I agree. I get why they don't do it because if enough men come to them, it's bound to feel better than risking sending the first message and being rejected based on lack of attraction. But I'd like people to get out the mindset that the guy must make the first move.

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By (user no longer on site)
26 weeks ago


"Yes, ive messaged Gents directly and from the forums.

Ive had my best meets by messaging direct.

"

I would seriously love to see a message from you in my inbox.

That would be the perfect way to say goodbye to 2025,

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By *offiacoolWoman
26 weeks ago

Alsager


"When you message as a woman to a single man, do you have to say much more than ‘hi’.

Genuine question, I mean if you’ve messaged them, they will look at your profile right and crack on from there

I send more than hi. If they are really hot they get a good evening.

Though sometimes I try to be funny and I get blocked.

Glad to know it's not just me who has that effect! 😂

Freyja x"

Yes, sometimes I thought I was being witty, and it was not taken well

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By *riel13Woman
26 weeks ago

Northampton

If I see someone that I am attracted to and I would like to get to know, then yes... It's how I met my Fwb that I have been seeing for just over 9 years

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By *hilloutMan
26 weeks ago

All over the place! Northwesr, , Southwest


"Hi all.

I’m curious as to whether many single ladies send the first message to single guys? "

Can't speak for others, but it's very rarely happened in my case. 95% of the time the initiative has been mine.

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By (user no longer on site)
26 weeks ago


"When you message as a woman to a single man, do you have to say much more than ‘hi’.

Genuine question, I mean if you’ve messaged them, they will look at your profile right and crack on from there

I send more than hi. If they are really hot they get a good evening.

Though sometimes I try to be funny and I get blocked.

Glad to know it's not just me who has that effect! 😂

Freyja x

I should learn not to go straight in with the sarcasm.

"

There's always room for a bit of sarcasm, and any one who blocks you for it isnt worth the time you spent on them anyway.

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By *rimson_RoseWoman
26 weeks ago

Tamworth


"When you message as a woman to a single man, do you have to say much more than ‘hi’.

Genuine question, I mean if you’ve messaged them, they will look at your profile right and crack on from there "

What’s the point if all you’re messaging is hi?

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By *eejam65Man
26 weeks ago

Sheffield

In my personal experience, it's been very very rare that a women has messaged first

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By *aptainphoenixxx OP   Man
26 weeks ago

Cheshire


"When you message as a woman to a single man, do you have to say much more than ‘hi’.

Genuine question, I mean if you’ve messaged them, they will look at your profile right and crack on from there

What’s the point if all you’re messaging is hi? "

I just imagine that’s contact initiated. Instinct takes over and the rest will follow, men have less messages to read so will be naturally more inquisitive to see where it leads, if anywher

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By *r.ZeusMan
26 weeks ago

Basgiath War College


"Hi all.

I’m curious as to whether many single ladies send the first message to single guys? "

Yes they do. I’ve even had a few FAF messages which I’ve had to turn down as I’m not meeting anyone. If only I could donate meets.

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By *ealitybitesMan
26 weeks ago

Belfast


"When you message as a woman to a single man, do you have to say much more than ‘hi’.

Genuine question, I mean if you’ve messaged them, they will look at your profile right and crack on from there

What’s the point if all you’re messaging is hi?

I just imagine that’s contact initiated. Instinct takes over and the rest will follow, men have less messages to read so will be naturally more inquisitive to see where it leads, if anywher"

Any woman expecting a man to carry the load of the conversation isn't worth talking to in the first place.

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By *naswingdressWoman
26 weeks ago

Manchester (she/her)


"When you message as a woman to a single man, do you have to say much more than ‘hi’.

Genuine question, I mean if you’ve messaged them, they will look at your profile right and crack on from there

What’s the point if all you’re messaging is hi?

I just imagine that’s contact initiated. Instinct takes over and the rest will follow, men have less messages to read so will be naturally more inquisitive to see where it leads, if anywher

Any woman expecting a man to carry the load of the conversation isn't worth talking to in the first place. "

Quite.

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By *vaRoseWoman
26 weeks ago

Ankh-Morpork


"When you message as a woman to a single man, do you have to say much more than ‘hi’.

Genuine question, I mean if you’ve messaged them, they will look at your profile right and crack on from there

What’s the point if all you’re messaging is hi? "

To my shame one of the first messages I sent was just two words.

Worked too 🤣

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By *orbidden eastMan
26 weeks ago

london dodging electric scooters

Very, very rare. But it happens now and again. don’t let me stop you ladies 😁

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By *aptainphoenixxx OP   Man
26 weeks ago

Cheshire


"When you message as a woman to a single man, do you have to say much more than ‘hi’.

Genuine question, I mean if you’ve messaged them, they will look at your profile right and crack on from there

What’s the point if all you’re messaging is hi?

To my shame one of the first messages I sent was just two words.

Worked too 🤣"

😂🤭

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By *carlet SeductionWoman
26 weeks ago

Maidstone


"Hi all.

I’m curious as to whether many single ladies send the first message to single guys?

Yes they do. I’ve even had a few FAF messages which I’ve had to turn down as I’m not meeting anyone. If only I could donate meets. "

Nice boast there🤣

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By *bo7118Man
26 weeks ago

Birmingham

It's never happened to me. More likely I win the lottery first!

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By (user no longer on site)
26 weeks ago

I have had a few message me first it's always nice to receive

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By *rypticKindnessMan
26 weeks ago

kii


"Hi all.

I’m curious as to whether many single ladies send the first message to single guys? "

Yes i got some messages from few users. It was good communication. Just have to be respectful snd reply on specific topic approached. And keep the communication going

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By (user no longer on site)
26 weeks ago

Echo this .. very very rare get a reply back if i do usually its a vile one but can honestly say doubt iv ever had a woman message first l9l

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By *asygoing8Man
26 weeks ago

aldringham

If they're worth their salt they do!

Assertiveness is incredibly sexy!!!

Shy can be cute and sexy too, but who on Earth is signed up to fab and shy?

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By *rimson_RoseWoman
26 weeks ago

Tamworth


"When you message as a woman to a single man, do you have to say much more than ‘hi’.

Genuine question, I mean if you’ve messaged them, they will look at your profile right and crack on from there

What’s the point if all you’re messaging is hi?

I just imagine that’s contact initiated. Instinct takes over and the rest will follow, men have less messages to read so will be naturally more inquisitive to see where it leads, if anywher"

Well, it’s certainly not my approach. I’m looking to initiate conversations and get to know someone, not just make myself known for them to do all the heavy lifting.

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By *rimson_RoseWoman
26 weeks ago

Tamworth


"When you message as a woman to a single man, do you have to say much more than ‘hi’.

Genuine question, I mean if you’ve messaged them, they will look at your profile right and crack on from there

What’s the point if all you’re messaging is hi?

I just imagine that’s contact initiated. Instinct takes over and the rest will follow, men have less messages to read so will be naturally more inquisitive to see where it leads, if anywher

Any woman expecting a man to carry the load of the conversation isn't worth talking to in the first place. "

Exactly this!

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By (user no longer on site)
26 weeks ago

I did when I had my single profile. I preferred it to being messaged, tbh.

It was usually off the back of a forum thread and never just "hi", and rarely because I thought "phwoar". Those thoughts maybe came a bit later after having a bit of a chit chat.

N

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By *eroLondonMan
26 weeks ago

Mayfair

Yes, they do. In all the years I've been here I would say 90% of my dates on Fab have been on the back of women sending the first message.

I would be lying if I said I don't instigate initial contact. I do, but it's seldom.

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By *artorialMan
26 weeks ago

weymouth

I've had a couple, one from a barely out of teens and the conversation was stilted to say the least (generally monosyllabic responses to my questions) so I rapidly came to the conclusion they were fantasists or a bloke masquerading as a women. One though definitely progressed to a more fulfilling encounter

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By *ily WhiteWoman
26 weeks ago

up a bit, right a bit...that's the spot

I do when I see someone that I like the look of...you miss 100% of the shots that you don't take.

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By *tandardIssueNerdMan
26 weeks ago

Telford


"Hi all.

I’m curious as to whether many single ladies send the first message to single guys?

Can't speak for others, but it's very rarely happened in my case. 95% of the time the initiative has been mine. "

For me, it's closer to 99% that has been initiated by me.

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By *eroLondonMan
26 weeks ago

Mayfair


"Yes, they do. In all the years I've been here I would say 90% of my dates on Fab have been on the back of women sending the first message.

I would be lying if I said I don't instigate initial contact. I do, but it's seldom.

"

I'll add to my previous comment ⬆️ that in the grand scheme of things women are way too reticent when it comes to sending the first message, which is a shame.

On a few occasions, on threads that I've created, I've enquired why. Only a handful of women gave a response within the thread, most were reluctant to be open and only gave their responses via a direct message: lack of confidence, fear of rejection, apathy, 'limiting' themselves to a perfunctory wink or just focusing on the messages that they received ("I shouldn't have to; I get enough in my inbox anyway!").

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By *he MinionMan
26 weeks ago

Surrey

It does happen OP, I've had a few ladies and a few couples message me after meeting at clubs or socials asking if i'd fancy meeting again.

Hoping it happens more in 2026 😁

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By *oeBeansMan
26 weeks ago

Derby

Some women have sent the first message which has been great. Personally, I've stated in my profile that if they were interested, then to send a wink and I hope that would accomplish a couple of things. Firstly, it means that they can perform an action without pressure on their side and secondly, it means that I can send the first message knowing that there's interest on their side.

It works quite well, even though I found that sometimes they still don't message back even though they've sent the wink but I suppose it's not a foolproof way of doing things.

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By *earditallWoman
26 weeks ago

Lancaster


"Hi all.

I’m curious as to whether many single ladies send the first message to single guys?

Yes they do. I’ve even had a few FAF messages which I’ve had to turn down as I’m not meeting anyone. If only I could donate meets. "

That answers my next question

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By *moothdickMan
26 weeks ago

stoke

Can’t remember the last time a lady messaged me first or one that’s replied to a message I’ve sent

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