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By *oeBeans OP   Man
4 weeks ago

Derby

Do you have any of these when it comes to Fab? Maybe you were chatting and had discussions to meet either for a social or more and it just didn't happen. Either timings or distance or other circumstances that played a factor and you never got to meet them in person.

How did you feel? Were you able to move on quickly or did you lament for a bit on what could've been?

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By *lrightthenMan
4 weeks ago

Bradford

Had a few arrange to meet then be somehow unavailable on the day. No communication until a few days after with no apology asking for a meet. I moved on by completely ignoring everyone on this site making no attempt at all to communicate. Pointless

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By *olyGlamorousWoman
4 weeks ago

Chester

I had one that I was actually relieved they got away

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By *engali DelightMan
4 weeks ago

Camden

Felt like the love of your fab heart broke 💔

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By *sWyldWoman
4 weeks ago

Edinburgh

Saw someone a few times over the years . Lost all contact. I expect he is now living happily ever after. Happy for him but still think of him fondly.

I doubt he ever thinks of me though!

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By *naswingdressWoman
4 weeks ago

Manchester (she/her)


"I had one that I was actually relieved they got away "

Yeah, that.

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By *cherryblossom-Woman
4 weeks ago

South glos

I personally feel like it’s much better when they get away before you’ve wasted your time and energy on meeting them

*99% of men will not agree with this statement 😂

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By *oeBeans OP   Man
4 weeks ago

Derby


"Had a few arrange to meet then be somehow unavailable on the day. No communication until a few days after with no apology asking for a meet. I moved on by completely ignoring everyone on this site making no attempt at all to communicate. Pointless"

It's definitely understandable to feel that way. Do you ever think you maybe took the extreme option by potentially cutting any new and potential opportunities off?

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By *oeBeans OP   Man
4 weeks ago

Derby


"I had one that I was actually relieved they got away "

Ooooh gossip 👀😂

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By *oeBeans OP   Man
4 weeks ago

Derby


"Felt like the love of your fab heart broke 💔 "

Sucks, right? 🫂

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By *hickthighs26Woman
4 weeks ago

your hotlist

I spent some time getting to know someone we were talking about meeting and thought we had a connection. Then he went UNLOS with no word. Came back a few months later under a different name and pretends he doesnt really know me or barely acknowledges me. It bothered me at first i cant lie but then i just told myself ill never know the reason why, he has to do whats right for him and ive just accepted it.

Nothing stranger than folk i say.

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By *orphia2003Woman
4 weeks ago

Tonypandy.

There was one I wish I'd got the opportunity to meet, but the fates were against us.

Quite a number that have wasted my time, only to then randomly message weeks later like nothing has happened.

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By *oeBeans OP   Man
4 weeks ago

Derby


"Saw someone a few times over the years . Lost all contact. I expect he is now living happily ever after. Happy for him but still think of him fondly.

I doubt he ever thinks of me though! "

Did that no-contact come on quite suddenly? I imagine it's quite the shock of it did but it's good that you still think fondly of him and I wouldn't be so sure he doesn't think of you! ♥️

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By *onko the SaneMan
4 weeks ago

3rd rock from the sun

Several over the years

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By *lrightthenMan
4 weeks ago

Bradford


"Had a few arrange to meet then be somehow unavailable on the day. No communication until a few days after with no apology asking for a meet. I moved on by completely ignoring everyone on this site making no attempt at all to communicate. Pointless

It's definitely understandable to feel that way. Do you ever think you maybe took the extreme option by potentially cutting any new and potential opportunities off?"

Nope. 100% of engagements have lead to nothing. Those stats can't be argued with. The number of messages out to no return is already tiring enough. Absolutely pointless speaking to anyone on this site at all

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By *elix SightedMan
4 weeks ago

Cloud 8

Yup. Hugely frustrating - I had one person happily chat to me for ages and we built up a great rapport, all the while I had no idea they had no intention of meeting because of something on my profile. I’d accidentally (genuinely) ticked a wrong box when setting up my account and, despite my protestations, it was a lost cause.

I was gutted.

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By *oeBeans OP   Man
4 weeks ago

Derby


"I personally feel like it’s much better when they get away before you’ve wasted your time and energy on meeting them

*99% of men will not agree with this statement 😂"

I can see the sentiment to be honest. Doesn't a part of you think "well what if we had met, what would've happened?" 😅

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By *cherryblossom-Woman
4 weeks ago

South glos


"I personally feel like it’s much better when they get away before you’ve wasted your time and energy on meeting them

*99% of men will not agree with this statement 😂

I can see the sentiment to be honest. Doesn't a part of you think "well what if we had met, what would've happened?" 😅"

It’s natural to have those thoughts but I just tell myself if someone changes their mind about meeting me or loses interest then nothing much was ever going to come of it anyway even if we had met. I try as reframe it as a positive that no more time got wasted on the wrong person

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By *ittlemissFlirtyCouple
4 weeks ago

The bottom of the River Ankh


"Do you have any of these when it comes to Fab? Maybe you were chatting and had discussions to meet either for a social or more and it just didn't happen. Either timings or distance or other circumstances that played a factor and you never got to meet them in person.

How did you feel? Were you able to move on quickly or did you lament for a bit on what could've been?"

Had someone who was a fwb... We got on brilliantly.. stupidly I caught feelings then he caught feelings for someone else... And that was that .. .. I can't be arsed with the rejection anymore so keep my mouth shut and people at a distance...

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By *ittlemissFlirtyCouple
4 weeks ago

The bottom of the River Ankh


"Yup. Hugely frustrating - I had one person happily chat to me for ages and we built up a great rapport, all the while I had no idea they had no intention of meeting because of something on my profile. I’d accidentally (genuinely) ticked a wrong box when setting up my account and, despite my protestations, it was a lost cause.

I was gutted. "

More fool them

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By *ldbikerider6Man
4 weeks ago

Sheffield

Yes had a great couple of meets last year but alas thing's didn't work out as I would have liked. A little misunderstanding and it fell apart.

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By *viatrixWoman
4 weeks ago

Gatwick

Not as in didn’t get to meeting in person, but there are people I’ve met regularly in the past and for whatever reason we didn’t meet anymore and chats have fizzled out.

One in particular, but im hindsight it was for the best, as he lovebombed me and just dropped me when it wasn’t convenient anymore.

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By *aven RedWoman
4 weeks ago

who knows, but it's not raining x

Yes. A few things keep cropping up and keep getting in the way of any plans I want to make. Its very frustrating x

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By *bby1110Woman
4 weeks ago

Gloucester


"Yup. Hugely frustrating - I had one person happily chat to me for ages and we built up a great rapport, all the while I had no idea they had no intention of meeting because of something on my profile. I’d accidentally (genuinely) ticked a wrong box when setting up my account and, despite my protestations, it was a lost cause.

I was gutted. "

Sounds like a lucky escape if they were happy enough to lead you on 🤷‍♀️

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By *hams123Man
4 weeks ago

London

I've had conversations where it seems they just wanted attention or to k*ll some time. Whenever discussions about a possible meet were brought up they went silent. I gave up. Seemed like a lost cause.

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By *tormQueenWoman
4 weeks ago

Manchester

I dont feel any real connection until ive met someone so im fairly transient about them until that happens 🤷‍♀️

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By *verageHoesCouple
4 weeks ago

Bessacarr

Only one. We were chatting for ages and got on like a house on fire, planned to meet for a social and see if the chemistry was there in person. 2 days after speaking to him another friend phoned me to say that he'd died.

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By *cherryblossom-Woman
4 weeks ago

South glos


"Only one. We were chatting for ages and got on like a house on fire, planned to meet for a social and see if the chemistry was there in person. 2 days after speaking to him another friend phoned me to say that he'd died."

Did you check obituaries and the death register? 👀

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By *estructionDollyWoman
4 weeks ago

Manchester

Several times I've had men pursue me then as soon as I show interest and we agree to meet up they just stop responding or lose interest. Just chalk it up to them finding someone better but it is a bit wounding especially watching them float round the forums flirting 😅

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By *verageHoesCouple
4 weeks ago

Bessacarr


"Only one. We were chatting for ages and got on like a house on fire, planned to meet for a social and see if the chemistry was there in person. 2 days after speaking to him another friend phoned me to say that he'd died.

Did you check obituaries and the death register? 👀 "

He definitely died. I viewed the funeral online.

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By *rimson_RoseWoman
4 weeks ago

Tamworth


"I had one that I was actually relieved they got away "

You’re not alone there!

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By *ustYouWoman
4 weeks ago

Glasgow west end


"Yup. Hugely frustrating - I had one person happily chat to me for ages and we built up a great rapport, all the while I had no idea they had no intention of meeting because of something on my profile. I’d accidentally (genuinely) ticked a wrong box when setting up my account and, despite my protestations, it was a lost cause.

I was gutted. "

Well...you cant just leave us wondering, my god!

What was the box you ticked??

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By *ai Hard 2 - Dai HarderMan
4 weeks ago

Manchester / Cardiff

Have you seen the film 'Good Luck Chuck'? I've felt like Fab's version of him a few times now!...

Build a raport, get on like a house on fire, meet, definitely set the house on fire, then boom, off they disappear into the sunset with someone they chose exclusivity with!!! (Don't get me wrong, I don't begrudge them their happiness and have always wished them the best, but it still feels like you lose something when it was so good)

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By *cherryblossom-Woman
4 weeks ago

South glos


"Only one. We were chatting for ages and got on like a house on fire, planned to meet for a social and see if the chemistry was there in person. 2 days after speaking to him another friend phoned me to say that he'd died.

Did you check obituaries and the death register? 👀

He definitely died. I viewed the funeral online."

Ohh wow, I’m sorry

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By *lyingsolo1000Woman
4 weeks ago

Reading


"Do you have any of these when it comes to Fab? Maybe you were chatting and had discussions to meet either for a social or more and it just didn't happen. Either timings or distance or other circumstances that played a factor and you never got to meet them in person.

How did you feel? Were you able to move on quickly or did you lament for a bit on what could've been?

Had someone who was a fwb... We got on brilliantly.. stupidly I caught feelings then he caught feelings for someone else... And that was that .. .. I can't be arsed with the rejection anymore so keep my mouth shut and people at a distance... "

I had an fwb that decided to end things once I became single, just in case I caught feelings. Looking back at it now I can see I was the one with the lucky escape.

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By *asty tatsyMan
4 weeks ago

london

Yeah happened a few times, I just put my big boy pants on and get on with it

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By *elvet RopeMan
4 weeks ago

by the big field

Several.

A planned night of post munch kinky fuckery with a hot goddess is been flirting with for months- which turned in to an orgy and we didn’t spend as much time together as planned

Tried and failed to organise a 3sum with two of my favourite ladies, but one was in Scotland, the other down south and me in the middle doing lots of weekend work, so time wasn’t on our side and then one of them was no longer single

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By *d mirerMan
4 weeks ago

lost

There’s been a few over the years I guess that haven’t played out as I might have hoped , whether it’s been circumstance , chemistry just not working in person , external influences , communication breakdowns , life in general , other more complicated reasons . But equally those that have worked out have worked out rather well so it’s alls well in the balance I suppose . When it doesn’t work out all you can do is dust down , give the wounds a lick and move on . There’s probably a lucky escape in everyone’s list , I’m bound to be at least one persons lucky escape

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By *issBellaWoman
4 weeks ago

Flintshire

More than I care to think about anymore. I'm at the point that I no longer wish to 'put myself out there' because it mostly goes to shit anyway.

I've said it before, I'll say it again, I'm a miserable old cunt.

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By *olyGlamorousWoman
4 weeks ago

Chester


"I had one that I was actually relieved they got away

Ooooh gossip 👀😂"

Inbox you hun 😂

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By *ude LawMan
4 weeks ago

Harrogate


"Do you have any of these when it comes to Fab?"

Yes.

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By *elix SightedMan
4 weeks ago

Cloud 8


"More than I care to think about anymore. I'm at the point that I no longer wish to 'put myself out there' because it mostly goes to shit anyway.

I've said it before, I'll say it again, I'm a miserable old cunt."

You’re not that old

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By *oeBeans OP   Man
4 weeks ago

Derby


"I spent some time getting to know someone we were talking about meeting and thought we had a connection. Then he went UNLOS with no word. Came back a few months later under a different name and pretends he doesnt really know me or barely acknowledges me. It bothered me at first i cant lie but then i just told myself ill never know the reason why, he has to do whats right for him and ive just accepted it.

Nothing stranger than folk i say. "

I get what you mean. The interest seems mutual and then it changes and you don't know what you did or if you did anything and although you want to know, you feel like you have to leave them to it 😅

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By (user no longer on site)
4 weeks ago

No, but I have been surprised how many people on Fab are looking for a strong emotional connection, whether consciously or not. FWIW I would not choose Fab as the environment to seek such a relationship, and I do wonder if there's an element of self sabotage involved? 🤷

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By *herrybakewellCouple
4 weeks ago

Staffordshire

I've got 2 of the fuckers.

Waves fist!!!!

Mr.

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By *hickthighs26Woman
4 weeks ago

your hotlist


"I spent some time getting to know someone we were talking about meeting and thought we had a connection. Then he went UNLOS with no word. Came back a few months later under a different name and pretends he doesnt really know me or barely acknowledges me. It bothered me at first i cant lie but then i just told myself ill never know the reason why, he has to do whats right for him and ive just accepted it.

Nothing stranger than folk i say.

I get what you mean. The interest seems mutual and then it changes and you don't know what you did or if you did anything and although you want to know, you feel like you have to leave them to it 😅"

Yeah you drive yaself mad for a week or so then ya just end up like... meh whatever haha

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By *elix SightedMan
4 weeks ago

Cloud 8

I also lost to the cruel gods of UNLOS someone who would have been a brilliant platonic friend, we got on really well. Trouble is she was one of my favourite people on fab and I was a smidge besotted, so I was probably saved the inevitable heartbreak down the line.

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By *ew2buryMan
4 weeks ago

Newbury

There's been a few who UNLOSd. And a few who have found relationships and it became a bit more tricky to keep the friendship. I do regret by last UNLOS being a bit rash !!

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By *heekymattMan
4 weeks ago

Walsall

I met someone at Chams a few years ago that turned into a fantastic Friends with benefits. Shame she disappeared to Scotland....the lengths some people go to...

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By *eltCuteMightDeleteWoman
4 weeks ago

Reading

I don't get overly connected to people I haven't met but there have been a couple of people that I've met for a social and there was interest (on both sides) in meeting for something more naked and it didn't happen. One of those people still looks at my profile regularly but circumstances are still the same.

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By *eroLondonMan
4 weeks ago

Mayfair

🆈🅴🆂...

And with it they squandered my heart and I was a fool to let it happen before our first date.

To quote Björk: "I miss you, but I haven't met you yet".

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By *e-OptimistMan
4 weeks ago

Stalybridge

Not the Hardy Kruger film then?

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By *ittlemissFlirtyCouple
4 weeks ago

The bottom of the River Ankh


"Do you have any of these when it comes to Fab? Maybe you were chatting and had discussions to meet either for a social or more and it just didn't happen. Either timings or distance or other circumstances that played a factor and you never got to meet them in person.

How did you feel? Were you able to move on quickly or did you lament for a bit on what could've been?

Had someone who was a fwb... We got on brilliantly.. stupidly I caught feelings then he caught feelings for someone else... And that was that .. .. I can't be arsed with the rejection anymore so keep my mouth shut and people at a distance...

I had an fwb that decided to end things once I became single, just in case I caught feelings. Looking back at it now I can see I was the one with the lucky escape."

it's tough isn't it?

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By *quirrel!Man
4 weeks ago

London


"I spent some time getting to know someone we were talking about meeting and thought we had a connection. Then he went UNLOS with no word. Came back a few months later under a different name and pretends he doesnt really know me or barely acknowledges me. It bothered me at first i cant lie but then i just told myself ill never know the reason why, he has to do whats right for him and ive just accepted it.

Nothing stranger than folk i say. "

Who are you again? 🤷🏼‍♂️🤣

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By *r_Mrs.DSCouple
4 weeks ago

Voldsøy

Yep. They were a lovely person, hot af, great kisser. We had a couple of socials. Then, life suckerpunched me with health issues right before the date we set. Life took them in a different direction, and I do wonder.

There's a couple of other's that have just fizzled out, also.

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By *hickthighs26Woman
4 weeks ago

your hotlist


"I spent some time getting to know someone we were talking about meeting and thought we had a connection. Then he went UNLOS with no word. Came back a few months later under a different name and pretends he doesnt really know me or barely acknowledges me. It bothered me at first i cant lie but then i just told myself ill never know the reason why, he has to do whats right for him and ive just accepted it.

Nothing stranger than folk i say.

Who are you again? 🤷🏼‍♂️🤣"

There was no need for it tbh i thought better of you casper 👻

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By *ature-Gent-73Man
4 weeks ago

NN1

Over the 15 years I’ve been on and off this site I’ve been lucky enough to meet some really lovely people and have some amazing experiences. However circumstances and priorities change over time so certain things has to give way to family etc.. I look back on those people with fond memories & am still in touch with one couple who are now just really good friends 😊

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By *aFemmeCoquetteWoman
4 weeks ago

Somewhere in the middle not the.....

Timing, distance, other people, many many things. I don't dwell on it, if it was meant to be it would have been 🫶🏻

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By *mileyculturebelfastMan
4 weeks ago

belfast

Yep. My own fault. Acted like a prick.

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By *reeneggsandsamMan
4 weeks ago

Perpignan and cap

Yeah, I've had a few slip the noose, but hey ho. It's worse in real life when this happens because of the energy expenditure. I just move on.

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By *oeBeans OP   Man
4 weeks ago

Derby


"There was one I wish I'd got the opportunity to meet, but the fates were against us.

Quite a number that have wasted my time, only to then randomly message weeks later like nothing has happened."

Yeah, I guess I was looking less at the time wasting and more at the "Gods were against me" sort of thing 😂

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By *oxesMan
4 weeks ago

Southend, Essex


"Do you have any of these when it comes to Fab? Maybe you were chatting and had discussions to meet either for a social or more and it just didn't happen. Either timings or distance or other circumstances that played a factor and you never got to meet them in person.

How did you feel? Were you able to move on quickly or did you lament for a bit on what could've been?"

"This is the anthem for the girl that got away (on fab). This Anthem for the rebel love I knew, this for the risk of loving you".

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By *oxesMan
4 weeks ago

Southend, Essex

No in all seriousness I only missed the ones I considered friends.

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By *legantEnigmaWoman
4 weeks ago

South of the Watford Gap

It's the people that phoenix back onto the site having disappeared at the height of conversation and on the verge of meeting up. And who then try and pick up the conversation as if disappearing without any apology or explanation for months is entirely normal.

I have no time not patience for them.

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By *ew2buryMan
4 weeks ago

Newbury

I can feel an ULOS but not forgotten thread coming on... (Is it cliquey if they aren't here ?)

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By *hickthighs26Woman
4 weeks ago

your hotlist


"I can feel an ULOS but not forgotten thread coming on... (Is it cliquey if they aren't here ?)"

Wait! Theres a clique on here? Noooooo

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By *olo180Man
4 weeks ago

Greater London


"I can feel an ULOS but not forgotten thread coming on... (Is it cliquey if they aren't here ?)

Wait! Theres a clique on here? Noooooo"

D’ya wanna be in my gang?

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By *oeBeans OP   Man
4 weeks ago

Derby


"Yup. Hugely frustrating - I had one person happily chat to me for ages and we built up a great rapport, all the while I had no idea they had no intention of meeting because of something on my profile. I’d accidentally (genuinely) ticked a wrong box when setting up my account and, despite my protestations, it was a lost cause.

I was gutted. "

Oh Felix, I'm sorry to hear that. I guess on e someone's mind is made up and had thought it for a while, it's tough to turn the tide.

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By *hickthighs26Woman
4 weeks ago

your hotlist


"I can feel an ULOS but not forgotten thread coming on... (Is it cliquey if they aren't here ?)

Wait! Theres a clique on here? Noooooo

D’ya wanna be in my gang? "

Erm i dont think we can sing that anymore Solo 🤭

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By *olo180Man
4 weeks ago

Greater London


"I can feel an ULOS but not forgotten thread coming on... (Is it cliquey if they aren't here ?)

Wait! Theres a clique on here? Noooooo

D’ya wanna be in my gang?

Erm i dont think we can sing that anymore Solo 🤭"

Oops 😬

Guess we can’t use the rhyming slang for bum hole either 🤭

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By *heFairytaleOfNewPorkMan
4 weeks ago

Glos/Telford

Plenty over the years to be fair. But it's all good, because the ones that get away just weren't meant for me at that time.

You never know what's around the corner!

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By *entleman JayMan
4 weeks ago

Leeds

I had a lovely FWB on here pre COVID. We did all sorts together over two years. Then another Fabber came along and love bombed her. Chewed her up and spat her out.

She has popped up since but …….

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By *oeBeans OP   Man
4 weeks ago

Derby


"Plenty over the years to be fair. But it's all good, because the ones that get away just weren't meant for me at that time.

You never know what's around the corner! "

That's a good way to looking at it! I suppose it's easy to dwell on missed opportunities but focusing on what could be is probably the best way to move on

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By *elix SightedMan
4 weeks ago

Cloud 8


"Yup. Hugely frustrating - I had one person happily chat to me for ages and we built up a great rapport, all the while I had no idea they had no intention of meeting because of something on my profile. I’d accidentally (genuinely) ticked a wrong box when setting up my account and, despite my protestations, it was a lost cause.

I was gutted.

Oh Felix, I'm sorry to hear that. I guess on e someone's mind is made up and had thought it for a while, it's tough to turn the tide."

Thanks JB. I don’t believe in fate or any other higher power, but it just means we won’t connect and I’ll connect with someone else.

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By *adyBugsWoman
4 weeks ago

not local even if it says I am

No but I sometimes do have a deep ache that I’m missing having a person in my life 😔

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By *o messing about hereMan
4 weeks ago

Leicester


"No but I sometimes do have a deep ache that I’m missing having a person in my life 😔"

I hear what your saying its the little things hey

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By *laytime_13Woman
4 weeks ago

Lincs

Not so much one who got away, but I became friends with someone on here, who went on to get together with a lady who he had grand plans with.

Genuinely so happy for him as he was smitten,and I totally understood that she wasn't such a fan of him continuing to use the site/talk with folk he met through here, but I do now and again wonder how he is, mostly because he deserved to have it all work out for him, so I hope it has.

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
Forum Mod

4 weeks ago

Central

I've had a fair bit of it. But other than momentary wonders, I let it all float away. I'm not getting the likes of JoeBeans crying over me, so I'll amble on

And single life is pretty damn good for me anyway

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By *eliWoman
4 weeks ago

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"Not so much one who got away, but I became friends with someone on here, who went on to get together with a lady who he had grand plans with.

Genuinely so happy for him as he was smitten,and I totally understood that she wasn't such a fan of him continuing to use the site/talk with folk he met through here, but I do now and again wonder how he is, mostly because he deserved to have it all work out for him, so I hope it has."

Sometimes I read things on Fab and think society isn't fucked. This is really lovely. ❤️

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By *oeBeans OP   Man
4 weeks ago

Derby


"Not so much one who got away, but I became friends with someone on here, who went on to get together with a lady who he had grand plans with.

Genuinely so happy for him as he was smitten,and I totally understood that she wasn't such a fan of him continuing to use the site/talk with folk he met through here, but I do now and again wonder how he is, mostly because he deserved to have it all work out for him, so I hope it has."

It's a weird one isn't it? A lot of people can use this as only a small part of their lives and when something bigger comes along, it can still leave people behind. It's good that you were happy for him though and understanding of what he needed

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By *ynamicnatureMan
4 weeks ago

Doncaster

I've had my fair share of what if moments on Fab as well as other apps; and I often reflect on what might have been if I had taken a different course of action?

But! I am an eternal optimist and I always try and have a positive outlook for the future.😁

So here's a story of the one that didn't get away.

I met a lady on another app at the back end of 24.

I was instantly attracted to her profile and bio, so I rolled the dice and we pretty much hit it off like a house on fire.

We had both found someone that ignited each others imagination and passion.🔥

We are still together now, exploring this lifestyle both together and solo and very much have the hots for eachother.

I just feel like a very lucky Mr to have found my person, my wonderful woman and long may it last,❤️

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By *am450Man
4 weeks ago

Sidcup/Bexley


"More than I care to think about anymore. I'm at the point that I no longer wish to 'put myself out there' because it mostly goes to shit anyway.

I've said it before, I'll say it again, I'm a miserable old cunt.

You’re not that old"

And sexy as "Fxxx" (I'm miles away so no need to worry)

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By *rHotNottsMan
4 weeks ago

Dubai & Nottingham

The ones I really like I always push away or vice versa , it's for our own good. There's no point lamenting, if two people truly want each other they will both do what it takes to make it work.

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By *uttercupWoman
4 weeks ago

Borders

I've been lucky i guess. I have met some really nice guys with very little hassle. Had some wonderful experiences & enjoyed my time with them.

They was probably pleased when i left😆 but that's ok, I had a nice time ha

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By *nightsoftheCoffeeTableCouple
4 weeks ago

Leeds

No, things end for a reason and I’m cool with that.

The mr

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By *verageHoesCouple
4 weeks ago

Bessacarr

I think people can sometimes over-romanticise the "what could have been" element of this. It could just as easily have been mediocre or awful.

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By (user no longer on site)
4 weeks ago

She’s been inactive 4 weeks

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By *earditallWoman
4 weeks ago

Lancaster


"I had one that I was actually relieved they got away "

What she said

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By *uckMe12FreeMan
4 weeks ago

(User no longer on site)

I was having a full on affair with a lady off here for about 9 months. I let her down one day, and that was it.. all over, no opportunity to explain myself, no opportunity to rectify my mistake. I was absolutely gutted and went off the rails. A lot of people saw a difference in me, family members, friends and work colleagues. I left Fab for a few months, then came back with this account. I'm over her now, good riddance to her. No idea if she's still on the site, I've no intention of looking her up again.

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod

4 weeks ago

East Sussex

We just move on. I'm a bit like that with everything, it leads people to think I don't care which isn't strictly true, I just choose what to care about.

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By *oeBeans OP   Man
4 weeks ago

Derby


"I think people can sometimes over-romanticise the "what could have been" element of this. It could just as easily have been mediocre or awful. "

That's the spirit! 😂

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By *oeBeans OP   Man
4 weeks ago

Derby


"The ones I really like I always push away or vice versa , it's for our own good. There's no point lamenting, if two people truly want each other they will both do what it takes to make it work."

I think it's easy to lament it to start with and then once time goes by, it's more "what might've been" if that makes sense? But you are right in that if it's meant to happen, it will

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By *eyeYCouple
4 weeks ago

Nr Leicester

Lament a touch, but never too long.

Life, diaries and distance often derail potentially great connections 🤷😘

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By *omeotherguyMan
4 weeks ago

Sheffield/London/Derbyshire

Before children, my life was full of entitlement in terms of what I could do and who I could do it with.

When I was in a dead relationship, there was one I looked back on in my minds eye, on occasion. Someone who just wasn't traditionally my physical type, but I was obviously very attracted to her, we had a great connection.

But I needed to grow up and I look forward in the hope that I find a similar feeling once again, someone with whom there is just total and utter peace when her head rests on my chest. And joyful chaos when we fucked 😉

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By *oiluvfunMan
4 weeks ago

Penrith

There have been two or three I’ve “missed out on” over the years, in here.

I can still hold them in fond memories, of the chats we had, and know that I am someone they thought fondly of too, but for various reasons, it just didn’t work out. Fate is Fate, it wasn’t meant to be. Good memories though 🤗

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By *olvesxcoupleCouple
4 weeks ago

Round the bend

There's been a few due to geography, but there was one that I had built a connection with like nobody else. We did have a social but hubby wasn't getting the right vibes, so it went no further than a kiss goodnight. Didn't think I'd find someone who would tick all the _oxes like he did again, and I've not found anyone else that can hold down a chat like he did. Shame..I thought it would be a very long term friendship in the making.

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By *oeBeans OP   Man
4 weeks ago

Derby


"Lament a touch, but never too long.

Life, diaries and distance often derail potentially great connections 🤷😘"

Yeah, that's true... Still sucks though! 😂

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By *oeBeans OP   Man
4 weeks ago

Derby


"There have been two or three I’ve “missed out on” over the years, in here.

I can still hold them in fond memories, of the chats we had, and know that I am someone they thought fondly of too, but for various reasons, it just didn’t work out. Fate is Fate, it wasn’t meant to be. Good memories though 🤗"

That's a good way to look at it and focus on the memories and good things that happened rather than focusing too much on what you potentially missed out on 😊

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By *ick MastersMan
4 weeks ago

Birmingham

I’m sure there’s a few I’ve missed out on, whether it’s fab or dating apps.

Several reasons including distance, my mental health, communication problems. I’m pretty good a messing up in that regards.

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By *hristopherd999Man
4 weeks ago

Brentwood

There's been a few, I think I'm a good target for a wind up!

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By *hilly1515Man
4 weeks ago

this will sound flippant it's not meant or being expressed as such.. I focus on being happy , and any nice occurances along the way .. is an extra slice of happy.

as said above don't cry cos its over smile because it happend...

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By *orksbloke73Man
4 weeks ago

Goole

Had one that was all arranged and didn't turn up or message. Annoying as was for a 3sum with wife, when she was doing them.

Checked his profile and still there. Not blocked us but contact

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By *oeBeans OP   Man
4 weeks ago

Derby


"There's been a few due to geography, but there was one that I had built a connection with like nobody else. We did have a social but hubby wasn't getting the right vibes, so it went no further than a kiss goodnight. Didn't think I'd find someone who would tick all the _oxes like he did again, and I've not found anyone else that can hold down a chat like he did. Shame..I thought it would be a very long term friendship in the making. "

I reckon that's the difficulty that a lot of couples can face in terms of finding the right person that both of you find a good vibe with and if one of you doesn't find it, it's pretty much dead in the water.

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By *elix SightedMan
4 weeks ago

Cloud 8

@JoeBeans had anyone asked you yet? Who got away, my dear friend?

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By *vmarisaTV/TS
4 weeks ago

Motherwell

Yes he was handsome, funny, has a great singing voice, lead singer in a rock band and he also played Beatles songs to me naked. But he decided to return to being straight and has had a long term gf for the last 6 years.

Was fun while it lasted.

Mx 👿

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By *a LunaWoman
4 weeks ago

Wales

Not really, I think I’m the Fab version of The Littlest Hobo (no dog jokes please!)

I go along on my adventures never staying in one place too long. Leave carnage and destruction behind me

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By *oeBeans OP   Man
4 weeks ago

Derby


"@JoeBeans had anyone asked you yet? Who got away, my dear friend? "

Ahhh I had a few that got away in quick succession last year. I've spoken about it before about it knocking my confidence and having had my first sort of "meet" meet recently since last year, I guess it made me contemplate why it affected me so much and wanted to know the thoughts of others 😅

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By *elix SightedMan
4 weeks ago

Cloud 8


"@JoeBeans had anyone asked you yet? Who got away, my dear friend?

Ahhh I had a few that got away in quick succession last year. I've spoken about it before about it knocking my confidence and having had my first sort of "meet" meet recently since last year, I guess it made me contemplate why it affected me so much and wanted to know the thoughts of others 😅"

Understandable. I guess we all have different perspectives and feeling of impact. I think as long as we accept it can and probably will happen at some point, on fab and in wider life, and deal with it in a healthy way, we should come out the other side feeling more positive and wiser.

I certainly hope you are back to your fabulous self and taking up the (no doubt) plentiful offers of heaving bosoms.

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By *oeBeans OP   Man
4 weeks ago

Derby


"@JoeBeans had anyone asked you yet? Who got away, my dear friend?

Ahhh I had a few that got away in quick succession last year. I've spoken about it before about it knocking my confidence and having had my first sort of "meet" meet recently since last year, I guess it made me contemplate why it affected me so much and wanted to know the thoughts of others 😅

Understandable. I guess we all have different perspectives and feeling of impact. I think as long as we accept it can and probably will happen at some point, on fab and in wider life, and deal with it in a healthy way, we should come out the other side feeling more positive and wiser.

I certainly hope you are back to your fabulous self and taking up the (no doubt) plentiful offers of heaving bosoms."

I think that's it. There's only so long you can hold onto it and some are able to move on quicker than other. I'm definitely feeling back to myself again 😁

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By *ealitybitesMan
4 weeks ago

Belfast

I've never lamented over any engagement through fab because it has never been anything more than a hobby.

I've never been ghosted, stood up or catfished but there have been many conversations that have fizzled out or coffee meets that haven't gone further.

I have met some of my best friends through fab but can honestly say that even though I've been here 10 years I've never once felt that someone got away or that I had missed out and I have no regrets.

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By *eorge AtazderMan
4 weeks ago

Exeter

Absolutely, we did meet and it was wonderful. I then blew it. Funnily enough I now have to go to an office not a million miles from where she lived so would have been able to see her regularly 🤦🏻‍♂️

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By *rightonsteveMan
4 weeks ago

Brighton - even Hove!

A lady in a park flirted with me a couple of weeks ago and I totally missed it.

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By *unseeker v2Man
4 weeks ago

Cardiff


"Not really, I think I’m the Fab version of The Littlest Hobo (no dog jokes please!)

I go along on my adventures never staying in one place too long. Leave carnage and destruction behind me "

You may have something there

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By *ew2buryMan
4 weeks ago

Newbury


"A lady in a park flirted with me a couple of weeks ago and I totally missed it. "
how do you know them ?

I always miss the signals. I blame ND. It's got me in trouble too 😂

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By *wist my nipplesCouple
4 weeks ago

North East Scotland, mostly

Oh yes, defo a few over the years. I think in my early days on fab I got more invested in people before we met, the curse of distance being ever present. Then when life had other plans I was disappointed, for sure. My natural way of being is to be open, to wear my heart on my sleeve, to be all in. So I’ve learned to curb that, to hold back more, until I meet someone in person. I’ve also learned to be realistic about the amount of time and energy I have to invest in making new connections. I think this has wandered off topic slightly

Mrs TMN x

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By (user no longer on site)
4 weeks ago


"A lady in a park flirted with me a couple of weeks ago and I totally missed it. "

I'm imagining the pigeon lady in Home Alone 2.

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By *eralDeviantWoman
4 weeks ago

Hull

I've got one in RL and now I have 1 on fab too...

As with anyone I just try to value the connection that was made however brief

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By *he MinionMan
4 weeks ago

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I have one that got away and strangely enough i recall her saying to me during an arguement that when I fuck all this up, it will be me thats says she was the one that got away.

Further proof she was in fact, a succubus witch

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By (user no longer on site)
4 weeks ago

I missed out a couple of months back.

Good messaging between us but we were not free at the same time unfortunately.

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By *heElvingtonTwoCouple
4 weeks ago

elvington

A really cute couple from the night before we joined fab. They were from somewhere beginning with D lol and after we met them at quest I forgot to get their username so when we joined the day after I couldn’t find them for love nor money.

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By (user no longer on site)
4 weeks ago

I wonder to what extent the 'One that got away' theory is a coping mechanism for rejection ?

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By *oeBeans OP   Man
4 weeks ago

Derby


"I wonder to what extent the 'One that got away' theory is a coping mechanism for rejection ? "

I don't think it is in some cases. Sometimes there are genuine causes for why things either don't work out or don't happen in the first place

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod

4 weeks ago

East Sussex

I think if you're really invested in a person and the feeling is mutual you'll find a way to make it work even if it means one or both making a compromise. If your job, family, location etc, mean more to you than the person you're more invested in those things and the relationship wouldn't have worked anyway.

Obviously there are some things like visa requirements, unbreakable contracts, family situations etc that can't be ignored but you get the general idea

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By (user no longer on site)
4 weeks ago

Yep she’s not been on for 4 weeks now, chatted for ages and said she wouldn’t disappear…

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By *ellinever70Woman
4 weeks ago

Ayrshire


"I wonder to what extent the 'One that got away' theory is a coping mechanism for rejection ? "

Or an explanation for why people over invest in an unlikely prospect from the off, knowing that reality will never allow it to come to fruition

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod

4 weeks ago

East Sussex


"I wonder to what extent the 'One that got away' theory is a coping mechanism for rejection ?

Or an explanation for why people over invest in an unlikely prospect from the off, knowing that reality will never allow it to come to fruition "

I have known people pine for 'the one that got away' to the extent that it impacts negatively on any new relationships. Very few can measure up to a romanticised version of 'what might have been'.

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod

4 weeks ago

East Sussex

I also know a guy who invests heavily in women that he knows will never be interested in him romantically. He has never to my knowledge attempted to date a woman who might reciprocate his feelings.

My opinion is that he's really not interested in a relationship, just the idea of one

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By *eralDeviantWoman
4 weeks ago

Hull


"'What might have been'

And 'just the idea of one' "

I genuinely think this is true of alot interactions /'connections' on here. Falls to fantasy essentially. Although as a mirage of a person semi created in the other persons own head.

Projection, expectation.

As others have said, potentially over investing

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By (user no longer on site)
4 weeks ago


"I wonder to what extent the 'One that got away' theory is a coping mechanism for rejection ?

Or an explanation for why people over invest in an unlikely prospect from the off, knowing that reality will never allow it to come to fruition "

Very good way to put it. I think that tendency is especially prevalent in an environment like this where people talk with others about whom they may know very little. Much easier to project one's own hopes or fantasies onto a relatively blank slate.

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By (user no longer on site)
4 weeks ago


"I wonder to what extent the 'One that got away' theory is a coping mechanism for rejection ?

Or an explanation for why people over invest in an unlikely prospect from the off, knowing that reality will never allow it to come to fruition

I have known people pine for 'the one that got away' to the extent that it impacts negatively on any new relationships. Very few can measure up to a romanticised version of 'what might have been'. "

Also very true, and provides a handy explanation of why they can sustain a relationship.

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