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Latest post on 05 January 2011 - 08:50

Whenever I hear of a woman saying that its hard to meet a nice guy, I can empathise, because I have been in that situation. But to be fair, at some point women ought to take some responsibility - no one is going to look out for them if they dont do it for themselves. RAS - the bad apples really do stand out. Men like that always are transparent about such things (after all, it saves them time) but for some reason women purposely choose to emotionally look away. If you ever meet someone, trust your instinct. It may take some time, but soon you'll learn to rely on it to pick up the wrong signals, and trust me, it will always, always, ALWAYS be there. Your inner voice tells you the truth, but sometimes our need for someone new to be 'the one' that fits into our stereotype drowns out that voice. Good luck. Hi Dubai-mum, i agree with u...i think us women need to be a bit more tougher and not fall for the sweet words that a lot of these guys say and things that they do to jus get where they want to get..i shud have seen the warning signs...they were there from the 1st date...but hey, nothing lost and nothing gained...nearly 4 dates later, im a little more wiser and hopefully be more sensible the next time around..fingers crossed, next time its a nice guy

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Latest post on 05 January 2011 - 08:48

I met my new guy on a dhow trip. He was sitting alone and I felt sorry for him and went up for a chat. Not having dated for 20 years, I certainly wasn't looking to pick him up. Was just trying to be nice. Four months later and we're having a wonderful time. And no, he didn't talk about $ex on our first, second, or third dates. Do I know that he's not going to use me and that I'm not going to get hurt? Absolutely not, but so far, so good. Get involved in various things you enjoy. Meet people. Lots of people. Male, female, married, single, gay, straight. They've all got friends and rellies. It's probably better to meet guys that way than being "picked up" at random. Ms. K I wish you all the best with this guy...I think if you have been with him 4 months and havent had any negative signs then it should be good...I could be wrong as i dont have much experience with good guys....always met the wrong ones, but i guess most guys wont waste 4 months with a girl, unless they are happy to go stead and become serious.. all the best

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Latest post on 05 January 2011 - 08:46

Thanks for taking the time for the update. Sorry he did not turn out better but hope you meet someone nice next time round. I am just relieved that I found out so soon..I am actually not sorry, but very happy as its made me stronger and made me a little more aware of wat some of the guys here r really looking for..

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Whenever I hear of a woman saying that its hard to meet a nice guy, I can empathise, because I have been in that situation. But to be fair, at some point women ought to take some responsibility - no one is going to look out for them if they dont do it for themselves. RAS - the bad apples really do stand out. Men like that always are transparent about such things (after all, it saves them time) but for some reason women purposely choose to emotionally look away. If you ever meet someone, trust your instinct. It may take some time, but soon you'll learn to rely on it to pick up the wrong signals, and trust me, it will always, always, ALWAYS be there. Your inner voice tells you the truth, but sometimes our need for someone new to be 'the one' that fits into our stereotype drowns out that voice. Good luck.

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Latest post on 04 January 2011 - 23:24

I met my new guy on a dhow trip. He was sitting alone and I felt sorry for him and went up for a chat. Not having dated for 20 years, I certainly wasn't looking to pick him up. Was just trying to be nice. Four months later and we're having a wonderful time. And no, he didn't talk about $ex on our first, second, or third dates. Do I know that he's not going to use me and that I'm not going to get hurt? Absolutely not, but so far, so good. Get involved in various things you enjoy. Meet people. Lots of people. Male, female, married, single, gay, straight. They've all got friends and rellies. It's probably better to meet guys that way than being "picked up" at random.

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Thanks for taking the time for the update. Sorry he did not turn out better but hope you meet someone nice next time round.

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Latest post on 04 January 2011 - 12:24

well how about the trashy guys meet the trashy girls so the nice girls are left with the nice guys :)..if only! SIGH!

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Latest post on 04 January 2011 - 10:36

Agree JoyceB, it works both ways. So many girls here are trashy, sorry to say, but that's the way it is. I second that. Didn't want to say that LOL but yes, some right little foul mouthed tarts out there both here and back home!

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Agree JoyceB, it works both ways. So many girls here are trashy, sorry to say, but that's the way it is. I second that.

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Latest post on 04 January 2011 - 10:11

Agree JoyceB, it works both ways. So many girls here are trashy, sorry to say, but that's the way it is.

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Latest post on 04 January 2011 - 10:08

There have always been snakes like that. I went out with such a guy way back in the 70s before I met my DH and he was clearly only after 1 thing. I dumped him and he pestered me for about 2 years afterwards until he saw my wedding pic in a local paper!!! (We had a mutual friend who told me that he was gutted when he found out I was married!!) On another note, women can be like that as well and my gentle, decent, sensitive son has had a few dates with "good time girls" who are only after 1 thing too as well as a man to throw money at with gifts and nights out etc!! He is looking for a decent young lady to settle down with and is finding it very difficult.

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Hey RAS, glad you found out sooner rather than later that this guy was a snake! Onwards and upwards, plenty more fish in the sea :) Cheers to That!!! :)

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Hey RAS, glad you found out sooner rather than later that this guy was a snake! Onwards and upwards, plenty more fish in the sea :)

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UPDATE ON MY THREAD: Hello ladies, I cant thank you all enough for your messages below. After all the advise, I met this guy, but with the idea that I would really be careful and take things slowly to c if he is a good guy...Well, most of you were right! He was a jerk.. I met him for lunch at his work place (mall) and he happened to be sending a text msg to someone he was working with...when he put the blackberry down after messaging, i luckily noticed the message...it was a dirty s** related message he was sending...Thank God I saw that...I ate my food as quick as possible and was out of there like a shot... He tried contacting me a few times and I made it very clear I wasnt interested as I was looking for something serious and him and I were not compatible..i didnt tell him wat i saw..but i wanted to confirm my suspicion so I even suggested him meet with another distant friend of mine who was looking to just have fun...he was all for it...he asked me q's like, 'does she live alone, does she have her own place....i was just testing him and he fell for it...he is definitely one of those guys who is after one thing and I thank you for making me aware of this... I feel so much better now as i found out b4 i was one of the notches on his belt.. thanks ladies...I havent lost hope cos i would not want guys like him to get the satisfaction..im sure there are good guys out there...not many but there must be some...and i want to think positive and stay positive for the new year...wish you all the best and Happy New Year xxxx

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