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By *asisfan25 OP   Man
36 weeks ago

Essex

Hey, everyone! I hope you've all had a great day and are enjoying the evening. This question is asked all the time, but I'd very much appreciate some advice.

I've changed my profile 3 or 4 times as I can never seem to get it right. I don’t think my pictures were great, so I added a few more that are interesting. I probably need to think of better messages to send, but I find it difficult if there’s not much info on a profile.

I try not to tell myself I’m really ugly, as that's just bad for my self-esteem. I don’t think my age helps much, and that I look much younger. I fully understand it’s extremely difficult as a single guy, but it just feels like I’m doing something wrong in my approach. I’m a person that is very determined, and I’m not giving up. I attended my first club VA on Friday, so that should give me more of a chance if I start going to events more.

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By *att89XXXMan
36 weeks ago

bolton

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By *att89XXXMan
36 weeks ago

bolton

Just posted about this earlier, it’s not ur photos or what you type, as a single man ur not gunna get anyone messaging you back young sir try the clubs and events although there 70% single males also.

Good luck

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By *asisfan25 OP   Man
36 weeks ago

Essex


"Just posted about this earlier, it’s not ur photos or what you type, as a single man ur not gunna get anyone messaging you back young sir try the clubs and events although there 70% single males also.

Good luck "

I personally think the more effort you put In gives you more a chance it’s still gonna difficult though

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By *att89XXXMan
36 weeks ago

bolton

If that’s your opinion sir I respect it

Good luck (you’re gunna need it)

If you’re religous maybe a prayer on Sunday May help but I doubt it.

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By *electableicecreamMan
36 weeks ago

The West

Most men don't get replies. It's really not you OP.

Bear in mind that your age means that that means you fall into a niche category too.

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By *att89XXXMan
36 weeks ago

bolton

Get to an event and speak to people face to face, I kno it’s difficult actually speaking to people these days and not behind a keyboard but you will have more luck that way, and if u get no play u have had a nice evening speaking to nice people hopefully.

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By *asisfan25 OP   Man
36 weeks ago

Essex


"Get to an event and speak to people face to face, I kno it’s difficult actually speaking to people these days and not behind a keyboard but you will have more luck that way, and if u get no play u have had a nice evening speaking to nice people hopefully."
I’m definitely going to more events but can’t always afford it as single guy’s ticket are extremely expensive most of the time

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By *att89XXXMan
36 weeks ago

bolton

Exactly, cos the clubs kno it’s going to be rammed with single lads they bump the price up where couples and single ladies in most places get in for free. Don’t take it personally I’m a single lad myself I’ve learnt the rules and how things work in the swinging world for us, I hope you go and get lots of attention but the fact is there will be lots n lots n lots n lots of other lads like u there competing bahaha

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By *att89XXXMan
36 weeks ago

bolton

Lots of single lads confuse swingers clubs with brothels thinking they can click there fingers and they will get sex, that’s not how it works it’s about chatting and having a laugh with folk and if summat happens it’s a bonus

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By *electableicecreamMan
36 weeks ago

The West

Don't let anyone discourage you OP.

You're obviously a nice guy and you had the courage to attend a club on your own.

Take your time and make some friends. You'll do fine.

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By *att89XXXMan
36 weeks ago

bolton

Coudnt agree more, I’m just telling you how it is from a single males point of view being one myself and it’s all very well comments coming from ladies but they don’t actually know really

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By *asisfan25 OP   Man
36 weeks ago

Essex


"Lots of single lads confuse swingers clubs with brothels thinking they can click there fingers and they will get sex, that’s not how it works it’s about chatting and having a laugh with folk and if summat happens it’s a bonus "

I’m not in the lifestyle to just have sex it’s about conversations and meeting people

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By *att89XXXMan
36 weeks ago

bolton

You’ve got the right attitude sir

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By *electableicecreamMan
36 weeks ago

The West


"Coudnt agree more, I’m just telling you how it is from a single males point of view being one myself and it’s all very well comments coming from ladies but they don’t actually know really "

Not everyone has the same experience.

I've found socialising at swinger events to be great and very rewarding.

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By *att89XXXMan
36 weeks ago

bolton

Fair comment sir not here to argue I respect ur opinion I have had good experiences in clubs but on here feel single lads are cockroaches

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By *att89XXXMan
36 weeks ago

bolton

And to be honest I’ve seen some of the lads in clubs they are pests, nuisances and mytherers so it’s no wonder we are all tarnished with the same brush

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By *electableicecreamMan
36 weeks ago

The West

We're definitely not all tarred with the same brush.

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By *att89XXXMan
36 weeks ago

bolton

Ok this guy has all the answers listen to him

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By *ueerKinkyCoupleCouple
36 weeks ago

Cambridge (She/They And They/Them)

OP - you come across really well. I like your profile.

Clubs can be tricky but, the more you go, the more you’ll be able to get involved. Go at least half a dozen times. One of my male friends says that the last hour in the clubs are when he’s had some of the best times, so don’t leave early.

Have fun (and don’t let the negative messages drag you down).

Dee x

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By *att89XXXMan
36 weeks ago

bolton

Not sure why people think I’m being negative to the lad I want him to succeed anyway I’ll leave it there, you do seem like one of the good guys and I wish you well

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By *asisfan25 OP   Man
36 weeks ago

Essex

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By *asisfan25 OP   Man
36 weeks ago

Essex


"Not sure why people think I’m being negative to the lad I want him to succeed anyway I’ll leave it there, you do seem like one of the good guys and I wish you well"
i took it more as being realistic than negative as it can be very difficult on here

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By (user no longer on site)
36 weeks ago

What are your expectations OP?

7 months isn't a long time

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By *att89XXXMan
36 weeks ago

bolton

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By *asisfan25 OP   Man
36 weeks ago

Essex


"OP - you come across really well. I like your profile.

Clubs can be tricky but, the more you go, the more you’ll be able to get involved. Go at least half a dozen times. One of my male friends says that the last hour in the clubs are when he’s had some of the best times, so don’t leave early.

Have fun (and don’t let the negative messages drag you down).

Dee x"

Thanks, I’m glad my profile is good. It’s taken me a few tries, but I think I’m improving it slowly. I definitely plan to be in the clubs more in the coming months. I’m very positive in life these days. You have to play the long game on here and be patient.

I thought I’d put one of my favorite quotes in my reply: "Hope shines brightest in the dark."

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By *asisfan25 OP   Man
36 weeks ago

Essex


"What are your expectations OP?

7 months isn't a long time"

You’re right, 7 months isn’t that long. I don’t really have any expectations. I guess I’m just questioning myself if I'm sending that bad of messages. I’m not on this site to try to sleep with loads of people. It’s difficult, but I like to build a connection with people and have great conversations. Obviously, that's not easy, as not everyone is on here for that.

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By *att89XXXMan
36 weeks ago

bolton

I would expect ur phrase of hope shines brightest in the dark in a hospital mate not on fab swingers, ur trying to get people to touch ur Werner it’s not life or death

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By *att89XXXMan
36 weeks ago

bolton

It seems to me as a care free singleton ur trying to fackin hard

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By *asisfan25 OP   Man
36 weeks ago

Essex


"It seems to me as a care free singleton ur trying to fackin hard "

I put maximum effort and commitment into everything I do in life

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By *adyinred696969Couple
36 weeks ago

Brecon


"Get to an event and speak to people face to face, I kno it’s difficult actually speaking to people these days and not behind a keyboard but you will have more luck that way, and if u get no play u have had a nice evening speaking to nice people hopefully. I’m definitely going to more events but can’t always afford it as single guy’s ticket are extremely expensive most of the time "

You don't have to go to clubs, often single guys will have better success at the organised social events held around the country. They usually have a very low entry fee, and people tend to be more approachable as, unlike clubs, there isn't the lurking thought of sex in the back of people's minds.

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By *att89XXXMan
36 weeks ago

bolton

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By *asisfan25 OP   Man
36 weeks ago

Essex


"Get to an event and speak to people face to face, I kno it’s difficult actually speaking to people these days and not behind a keyboard but you will have more luck that way, and if u get no play u have had a nice evening speaking to nice people hopefully. I’m definitely going to more events but can’t always afford it as single guy’s ticket are extremely expensive most of the time

You don't have to go to clubs, often single guys will have better success at the organised social events held around the country. They usually have a very low entry fee, and people tend to be more approachable as, unlike clubs, there isn't the lurking thought of sex in the back of people's minds."

I’ve just found a social event in London on the 12th of April so will attend that as I wasn’t planning on a club for a while anyway.

Great profile by the way the big X is brilliant

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By *asisfan25 OP   Man
36 weeks ago

Essex


"What a load of shit "

Your just on my thread being negative now. Yawn yawn yawn

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By *att89XXXMan
36 weeks ago

bolton

Oasis don’t listen to me or anyone on here, go urself as u have said u are planning to and see for urself then maybe respond on here with your outcome if you wish to, this is not a contest or who is right or wrong, decide for yourself once Uve done it urself mate and have ur own opinion

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By *asisfan25 OP   Man
36 weeks ago

Essex


"Oasis don’t listen to me or anyone on here, go urself as u have said u are planning to and see for urself then maybe respond on here with your outcome if you wish to, this is not a contest or who is right or wrong, decide for yourself once Uve done it urself mate and have ur own opinion "

I take everyone’s opinions on board but you’re comments just sound negative

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By *att89XXXMan
36 weeks ago

bolton

Then I apologise, I’m not here to be negative but I’ve only been doing this for maybe a month or 2 myself and I’ve seen how things work.

That does not mean those things will work for you though mate I’m just being 100% honest and a lot of the time people think honesty is negativity.

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By *omKsubSMan
36 weeks ago

Newton

As the question is about getting replies i'll focus on that.

read the profile. Is it social with a chance of sex or sex driven.. if the latter what type.

Send a message that shows you have taken the time to see what she wants that also gives a clue what you are after and what you can offer her/him/them *delete as applicable*

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By *asisfan25 OP   Man
36 weeks ago

Essex


"As the question is about getting replies i'll focus on that.

read the profile. Is it social with a chance of sex or sex driven.. if the latter what type.

Send a message that shows you have taken the time to see what she wants that also gives a clue what you are after and what you can offer her/him/them *delete as applicable*

"

cheers! I definitely need to focus on improving my messages

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By *asisfan25 OP   Man
36 weeks ago

Essex


"Then I apologise, I’m not here to be negative but I’ve only been doing this for maybe a month or 2 myself and I’ve seen how things work.

That does not mean those things will work for you though mate I’m just being 100% honest and a lot of the time people think honesty is negativity."

It’s fine you need brutal honesty in life

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By *att89XXXMan
36 weeks ago

bolton

I’m just giving u my experience, ur better looking than me so u may have more luck and like I said u seem like one of the good guys and I feel u will do well but the second someone says it how it is ppl jump on that and turn it into negativity sir

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By *att89XXXMan
36 weeks ago

bolton

Young good looking lad from profile stanstead ? Is that London ? Cockney accent ? Ull be fine sir

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By *asisfan25 OP   Man
36 weeks ago

Essex


"Young good looking lad from profile stanstead ? Is that London ? Cockney accent ? Ull be fine sir "
haha it’s about 40 mins from London.

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By *att89XXXMan
36 weeks ago

bolton

Reading my previous post back oasis I have to admit I agree with people I have come across as negative I apologise, I was only giving my own personal experience but as I said were all different and I’m sure u will do fine, sorry if I put negativity in ur head but I won’t be sorry for being honest

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By *att89XXXMan
36 weeks ago

bolton

Btw I live in Manchester so if ur an oasis fan straight lad to (if you’re straight/I don’t care of ur not) get to Manchester I bet there’s loads of couples singletons on manc ready for us

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By *asisfan25 OP   Man
36 weeks ago

Essex


"Btw I live in Manchester so if ur an oasis fan straight lad to (if you’re straight/I don’t care of ur not) get to Manchester I bet there’s loads of couples singletons on manc ready for us "

We can all be negative sometimes. I saw on your page you’ve got 2 veris; that’ll help if you're struggling at all to get meets. I’m definitely due for a trip up soon. I’ve been to Manchester loads of times for football and gigs seen Liam once at the cricket club a few years ago

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By *att89XXXMan
36 weeks ago

bolton

I have 2 reviews one from a couple I was speaking too for hours nothing happend happend from kisses and the other from Adam and Eves to verify I’m not a nob ed

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By *att89XXXMan
36 weeks ago

bolton

Although many people will make out I am a nob head but genuinely jus saying as it is sorry folks

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By *att89XXXMan
36 weeks ago

bolton

I never “struggle” at events I’ve been to cupids and Adam and eves and had no play had some awesome times and will continue to keep going cos the guys that guys go there are so welcoming, that’s why I said to u, u seem like a real gent and over time meeting in public I think u will be fine sir and it u ever come to Manchester I’ll deffo buy u a pint

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By *asisfan25 OP   Man
36 weeks ago

Essex


"I never “struggle” at events I’ve been to cupids and Adam and eves and had no play had some awesome times and will continue to keep going cos the guys that guys go there are so welcoming, that’s why I said to u, u seem like a real gent and over time meeting in public I think u will be fine sir and it u ever come to Manchester I’ll deffo buy u a pint "
appreciate the words pal. I’m definitely hoping to go to one of those clubs so will probably come up in a month or 2. Same to you I’ll buy you a beer.

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By *omKsubSMan
36 weeks ago

Newton

You see, it is possible to get a meet on here for a single guy, you just have to talk a bit

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By *asisfan25 OP   Man
36 weeks ago

Essex


"You see, it is possible to get a meet on here for a single guy, you just have to talk a bit"

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By *att89XXXMan
36 weeks ago

bolton

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By *orny-DJMan
36 weeks ago

Leigh-on-Sea

I see so many similar threads from single guys who seem to think there is some magic formula to getting replies and meets when there really isn't.

Whoever you message is going to check out your profile before even thinking about reading whatever you might have sent them, and if they don't find you appealing enough, they're not going to respond.

It doesn't matter how fantastic your profile is, you're only going to appeal to a small handful of people and most likely, half of them won't appeal to you.

It's no different here than in tge real world.

It's all about managing your expectations.

Just because people are on a swinging site doen't mean they'll shag anyone who asks.

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