Date Exit Etiquette ????? ( Archived) (36)

Aug 21, 2008 10:45 PM CST Date Exit Etiquette ?????
Enduro
EnduroEnduroLaunceston, Tasmania Australia14 Threads 284 Posts
Last night I had a Disaster Date with someone I had been talking with for over 2 weeks now. I had not seen her photo, her reason being for security with her public profile job but she had described herself well enough.


Then you guessed it when I met her she was not at all as I had been led to expect and so my dilema. Well I stayed and we shared a nice pizza and just one drink then the shopping centre was closing in just 30 minutes and she asked me to walk around with her. Now I just really wanted to leave, but I thought that 30 more minutes would not kill me as she was obviously enjoying my company.

Today a close relative who knew of my date told me that I was weak and a coward for staying so long. That comment really upset me as I always try to treat people as I want to be treated and I just couldn't do that to her as I think it would be rude and devastating for her.

So I do know that none of you have ever had a Disaster Date giggle

But just say you did, then just what do you think is ok for an
exit strategy and just how soon is ok to make a run for it?
uh oh roll eyes gotta go
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Aug 21, 2008 10:58 PM CST Date Exit Etiquette ?????
Ocee35
Ocee35Ocee35Jackson, Michigan USA69 Threads 2 Polls 3,852 Posts
Depends on the problem...

No fault(just no chemistry), I end the date as soon as I can without making her feel any worse the necessary.

At fault(she irritates me), I wrap up any pending business(dinner check, rides home), and end the date.
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Aug 21, 2008 11:08 PM CST Date Exit Etiquette ?????
Enduro
EnduroEnduroLaunceston, Tasmania Australia14 Threads 284 Posts
Ocee35: Depends on the problem...

No fault(just no chemistry), I end the date as soon as I can without making her feel any worse the necessary.

At fault(she irritates me), I wrap up any pending business(dinner check, rides home), and end the date.


Thanks. I guess I had double trouble as there was:
No chemistry and she irritated me as well.
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Aug 21, 2008 11:12 PM CST Date Exit Etiquette ?????
HJFinAZ
HJFinAZHJFinAZSun CIty, Arizona USA870 Threads 1 Polls 17,068 Posts
If all else is out the window, maybe you could have a new "friendship"..dunno
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Aug 21, 2008 11:13 PM CST Date Exit Etiquette ?????
HJFinAZ
HJFinAZHJFinAZSun CIty, Arizona USA870 Threads 1 Polls 17,068 Posts
Enduro: Thanks. I guess I had double trouble as there was:
No chemistry and she irritated me as well.


Hell, I irritate friends (and especially those that are not friends) all the time..devil
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Aug 21, 2008 11:17 PM CST Date Exit Etiquette ?????
mastic55
mastic55mastic55Long Island, New York USA167 Threads 6,859 Posts
You were being polite, nothing wrong with that...also set her up with your relative without him knowing it's her.
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Aug 21, 2008 11:19 PM CST Date Exit Etiquette ?????
Enduro
EnduroEnduroLaunceston, Tasmania Australia14 Threads 284 Posts
HJFinAZ: If all else is out the window, maybe you could have a new "friendship"..


Thanks and yes I have tried friendships in the past and
sometimes they can last and be good.

But with this one there was already jealusy at my friendship
with other females which I think spells trouble.
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Aug 21, 2008 11:22 PM CST Date Exit Etiquette ?????
Enduro
EnduroEnduroLaunceston, Tasmania Australia14 Threads 284 Posts
HJFinAZ: Hell, I irritate friends (and especially those that are not friends) all the time..


rolling on the floor laughing rolling on the floor laughing rolling on the floor laughing rolling on the floor laughing rolling on the floor laughing rolling on the floor laughing

But that's what makes you so loveable tongue devil
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Aug 21, 2008 11:24 PM CST Date Exit Etiquette ?????
Enduro
EnduroEnduroLaunceston, Tasmania Australia14 Threads 284 Posts
mastic55: You were being polite, nothing wrong with that...also set her up with your relative without him knowing it's her.



Ahha fantastic idea. Thanksthumbs up

So I can get my revenge after all.innocent laugh
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Aug 21, 2008 11:29 PM CST Date Exit Etiquette ?????
HJFinAZ
HJFinAZHJFinAZSun CIty, Arizona USA870 Threads 1 Polls 17,068 Posts
Enduro: Thanks and yes I have tried friendships in the past and
sometimes they can last and be good.

But with this one there was already jealusy at my friendship
with other females which I think spells trouble.


18 years ago I was in a "relationship" with a lovely lady in California. Said lady, had 3 teenagers at home and they came first, I was not willing to wait (my role, my choice). Today we are GREAT friends, we will always be there for each other when needed.. Today, neither of us want to screw up that friendship..
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Aug 21, 2008 11:36 PM CST Date Exit Etiquette ?????
Enduro
EnduroEnduroLaunceston, Tasmania Australia14 Threads 284 Posts
HJFinAZ: 18 years ago I was in a "relationship" with a lovely lady in California. Said lady, had 3 teenagers at home and they came first, I was not willing to wait (my role, my choice). Today we are GREAT friends, we will always be there for each other when needed.. Today, neither of us want to screw up that friendship..



That is great and I imagine very rewarding for the both of you.
For me friendships have lasted much much longer than marriage
or any other romantic relationship.

Though come to think of it, my marriage was anything but romantic.doh
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Aug 21, 2008 11:44 PM CST Date Exit Etiquette ?????
Justme4uok
Justme4uokJustme4uokNorthern CA, California USA28 Threads 5,737 Posts
I had a date that I met for Dinner... He was very talkative, but when I tried to interject some information, he quickly told me I did not know what I was talking about... Sorry you don't insult people like that...especially when I knew exactly what I was talking about, he did not realize my father was in the military and I knew my ranks. I placed money on the table for my meal and left... He looked at me and said were are you going..... I looked right back at him and said... away from you! talk to hand
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Aug 21, 2008 11:44 PM CST Date Exit Etiquette ?????
alabamabebe
alabamabebealabamabebeBanks of the Warrior River, Alabama USA66 Threads 3 Polls 4,404 Posts
Your relative is ... trying to think of a better word ... an a**hole.There's nothing weak and cowardly about not hurting another person. Just because you don't like someone is no reason to be mean and hateful to them.
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Aug 21, 2008 11:54 PM CST Date Exit Etiquette ?????
Enduro
EnduroEnduroLaunceston, Tasmania Australia14 Threads 284 Posts
Justme4uok: I had a date that I met for Dinner... He was very talkative, but when I tried to interject some information, he quickly told me I did not know what I was talking about... Sorry you don't insult people like that...especially when I knew exactly what I was talking about, he did not realize my father was in the military and I knew my ranks. I placed money on the table for my meal and left... He looked at me and said were are you going..... I looked right back at him and said... away from you!




Good on you he seemed like a condascending know it all.
With such a comment I think he deserved what he got and I bet
you are proud of yourself and so you should be.thumbs up cheers
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Aug 21, 2008 11:54 PM CST Date Exit Etiquette ?????
HJFinAZ
HJFinAZHJFinAZSun CIty, Arizona USA870 Threads 1 Polls 17,068 Posts
Justme4uok: I had a date that I met for Dinner... He was very talkative, but when I tried to interject some information, he quickly told me I did not know what I was talking about... Sorry you don't insult people like that...especially when I knew exactly what I was talking about, he did not realize my father was in the military and I knew my ranks. I placed money on the table for my meal and left... He looked at me and said were are you going..... I looked right back at him and said... away from you!


DORI!!!!!!!!!! SHAME on you....scold I am certain, you being a military brat, that you have been told many times, you should not "sugarcoat" things....sigh



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Aug 21, 2008 11:58 PM CST Date Exit Etiquette ?????
Enduro
EnduroEnduroLaunceston, Tasmania Australia14 Threads 284 Posts
alabamabebe: Your relative is ... trying to think of a better word ... an a**hole.There's nothing weak and cowardly about not hurting another person. Just because you don't like someone is no reason to be mean and hateful to them.


Thank you so much Bev.
I was really peed off with that comment and I
found that I was trying to defend myself as that
accusation really hurt and upset me.very mad frustrated
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Aug 22, 2008 12:02 AM CST Date Exit Etiquette ?????
Enduro
EnduroEnduroLaunceston, Tasmania Australia14 Threads 284 Posts
HJFinAZ: DORI!!!!!!!!!! SHAME on you.... I am certain, you being a military brat, that you have been told many times, you should not "sugarcoat" things....



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Aug 22, 2008 12:06 AM CST Date Exit Etiquette ?????
gypsykisses
gypsykissesgypsykissesPort Huron, Michigan USA7 Threads 1 Polls 2,405 Posts
Enduro: Last night I had a Disaster Date with someone I had been talking with for over 2 weeks now. I had not seen her photo, her reason being for security with her public profile job but she had described herself well enough.Then you guessed it when I met her she was not at all as I had been led to expect and so my dilema. Well I stayed and we shared a nice pizza and just one drink then the shopping centre was closing in just 30 minutes and she asked me to walk around with her. Now I just really wanted to leave, but I thought that 30 more minutes would not kill me as she was obviously enjoying my company.

Today a close relative who knew of my date told me that I was weak and a coward for staying so long. That comment really upset me as I always try to treat people as I want to be treated and I just couldn't do that to her as I think it would be rude and devastating for her.

So I do know that none of you have ever had a Disaster Date

But just say you did, then just what do you think is ok for an
exit strategy and just how soon is ok to make a run for it?



You were beinga gentleman, there's nothing wrong with thatwine
I think that putting yourself before her was a kind thing to do. If someone thinks that you are weak and a coward for doing that, you should have cried...rolling on the floor laughing rolling on the floor laughing rolling on the floor laughing sorry.........
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Aug 22, 2008 12:20 AM CST Date Exit Etiquette ?????
alabamabebe
alabamabebealabamabebeBanks of the Warrior River, Alabama USA66 Threads 3 Polls 4,404 Posts
Justme4uok: I had a date that I met for Dinner... He was very talkative, but when I tried to interject some information, he quickly told me I did not know what I was talking about... Sorry you don't insult people like that...especially when I knew exactly what I was talking about, he did not realize my father was in the military and I knew my ranks. I placed money on the table for my meal and left... He looked at me and said were are you going..... I looked right back at him and said... away from you!
thumbs up Good for you Dori, that one deserved it! If anybody, much less a first date, says "you don't know what you're talking about" to me I'll tear em a new one. Even if I'm wrong, you don't have to be hateful about it.
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Aug 22, 2008 12:46 AM CST Date Exit Etiquette ?????
Enduro
EnduroEnduroLaunceston, Tasmania Australia14 Threads 284 Posts
gypsykisses: You were beinga gentleman, there's nothing wrong with that
I think that putting yourself before her was a kind thing to do. If someone thinks that you are weak and a coward for doing that, you should have cried... sorry.........



Thank you so much that helps a lot.handshake bouquet
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