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 chipper194908

Joined: 4/1/2008
Msg: 26
How long after a POF date doesnt work out is appropriate to see someone else on a date site?
Posted: 4/22/2008 2:06:07 AM
Of course not! Do what you want to do.
 hd_rocker1

Joined: 3/7/2008
Msg: 27
How long after a POF date doesnt work out is appropriate to see someone else on a date site?
Posted: 4/22/2008 6:05:21 AM
I guess it's when you know you are ready to move on. I don't think a one week relationship could of gotten too serious (maybe it could of) But I will say the guy must be crazy...

Nice profile!
 perfectredsky2008

Joined: 2/3/2008
Msg: 28
How long after a POF date doesnt work out is appropriate to see someone else on a date site?
Posted: 4/22/2008 6:37:13 AM
Why does one just have to date only one person. If you are not in a commited relationship, you have every right to do what you want to with your time. OP you do not owe that guy even an explination. It is your life and no one elses to own. Why would anyone put all their eggs in one basket while dating?
 mysteriosa

Joined: 5/19/2006
Msg: 29
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How long after a POF date doesnt work out is appropriate to see someone else on a date site?
Posted: 5/2/2008 5:13:32 PM
Sounds weird to me. If he's decided it can't work out, then he can hardly blame you for considering other options. It sounds like he's just using it as an excuse to explain his lack of interest. I'd ignore it. Basically, if someone else has finished it, it seems to a cheek for them to expect the other party to go into a depression and mourn. Sounds a bit egotistical to me.
 openmindedwi

Joined: 4/22/2007
Msg: 30
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Posted: 5/2/2008 5:24:52 PM
I did not read what all the other responses were.... but I'd say (about him ) LOSER! there is no "mourning period... unless YOU feel that way... how soon before the next date, conversation, whatever? can you say THE NEXT DAY?! not like you were married, exclusive or any other such CRAPOLA! do what feels good for you, and don't let some schmuck make you feel bad about being you!
How long after a POF date doesnt work out is appropriate to see someone else on a date site?
Posted: 5/2/2008 5:42:43 PM
The only time I think a person is in the wrong for dating anyone else is when there is a luv you said to each other or it was said that neither person was going to see anyone else while their together ... other than that date who ya want and when you want ...

 Momarks

Joined: 12/29/2007
Msg: 32
How long after a POF date doesnt work out is appropriate to see someone else on a date site?
Posted: 5/2/2008 6:03:42 PM
As soon as his ass went out the door.
YOu could have picked up the phone and dialed someone else as soon as the conversation ended. although that would be impolite...
YOu owed the guy nothing.

Browser said it well : communication. If you told the guy you were to be exclusive to each other, then dating other people was off.

As soon as that glitch occurred, you were free to do whatever you want.

The fabric of society is not going to unravel if you date someone after breaking up with someone else.

now ..were you following the 24 hour rule or something?
 loveisclickaway

Joined: 2/1/2006
Msg: 33
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Posted: 5/2/2008 6:08:48 PM
if you are married to him or pregnant by his baby, you owe him no loyalty.
0ut with whomever you wish.
 CapriciousJane

Joined: 4/12/2008
Msg: 34
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Posted: 5/6/2008 11:16:33 PM
How long after a pof date doesn't work out is it appropriate to see someone else? Immediately, consecutively or concurrently. All of these work if you are just dating someone. When and IF things get serious, then other arrangements may be in order.
 timegoes

Joined: 4/26/2008
Msg: 35
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Posted: 5/7/2008 12:43:23 AM
How long? I'd say as long as it takes you to log on.
 Mamacita01

Joined: 1/4/2008
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Posted: 5/7/2008 4:37:13 AM
Sounds to me like the guy wanted to keep his options open with you, even tho he said he didn't have any further interest in dateing you. Just to be safe, he thought by telling you it was wrong to date others after your date with him was his way of keeping you on *his* hook. Never forget..the same fish can be hooked and released many times in the pool!!
I think the guy is a possessive..way too possesive..you have every right to date/talk to anyone you wish too as long as neither have you have committed yourselves to an exclusive relationship.
I think your lucky to be rid of him...sounds like trouble down the road if you kept seeing him.
I'm just wondering tho, why you told the first guy about the second?
 6irlfriend

Joined: 11/24/2007
Msg: 37
How long after a POF date doesnt work out is appropriate to see someone else on a date site?
Posted: 5/7/2008 4:40:43 AM
You aren't wrong. I've been in the same situation before. It wasn't on an internet dating site though but my ex was 'stalking' me online which is how he discovered that I had been talking to someone else. Well that someone else called me up and it was a matter of timing-- not me spiting the relationship I had just gotten out of. In my opinion, if my old boyfriend wanted a relationship he shouldn't have elaborated on how much he didn't want to be together any more. I wasn't going to sit around and sulk about it 10 minutes. The way I felt was "Keep it moving". I wasn't going to go off falling in love with anyone or sleeping around with someone-- but I was going to take advantage of being in the company of someone who wanted to spend time getting to know me rather than deny myself because some utter fool didn't. I don't think it's shameful to be on a dating site and dating multiple people from the site. If a guy has a problem with it, he needs to sieze the opportunity to make it exclusive or deal with the fact that he may not be your most appealing suitor.
 sheilarodri

Joined: 10/7/2007
Msg: 38
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How long after a POF date doesnt work out is appropriate to see someone else on a date site?
Posted: 5/7/2008 8:43:11 AM
Why wait you might just find the right fish. There are no rules only what you want to make.
 sanchezzz

Joined: 7/23/2006
Msg: 39
How long after a POF date doesnt work out is appropriate to see someone else on a date site?
Posted: 5/7/2008 9:01:09 AM
dating is dating...it's meeting people of the opposite sex that you don't know...and getting to know them. Relationships build over time. I don't understand why people expect others to be dating only one person at a time?? It's so restrictive!! If your right for each other, you will in time become intimate, and with that monogamous. That's just my view of it. It seems that people just want to have ownership immidiatley...it drives me nuts!!! It's not that I don't understand the feelings behind it, but c'mon you have to use your head!!!!

Side note...HOLY CRAP do you ever look great!!! I thought you were a teenager...your OLDER than me!!!!!!!! Good job sister!!!!
 Bikeman_

Joined: 10/8/2005
Msg: 40
How long after a POF date doesnt work out is appropriate to see someone else on a date site?
Posted: 5/7/2008 10:29:08 AM

We saw each other three times in one week and then I was told on a Thursday that there was not any further interest in seeing me again. We will call this occasion a misunderstanding(this one, I'll take-my fault). So, when I was contacted JUST a day later by another man, we IM'd for the next two days and then I met him on the following Saturday night. Important to note that I was NOT speaking with the new IM man until Friday, I was genuinely interested in getting to know the man I had dated just days before but that was not an option now...A week after that, the first POF date and I had spoken. We both agreed that it was a misunderstanding/miscommunication and that we did still have interest in seeing each other. So, again, we spent a few dates together and then let's repeat the latter of sentence three (yep-same ending-this occasion-I wont take-NOT my fault, we will call this one DONE ) but he told me, that me seeing another man just days after "we" decided to end our attempt of "exploring the possiblilties" for us, that me meeting someone else was too soon, that I should have feelings and even though it didnt work out for us, that I shouldnt be over him so quickly. We were not ever exclusive, had just known each other for a week and there had been no sexual relationship...Even though, I may feel or question the last meeting , why if any timeline or restrictions should be put on me ? Does that mean that there is some unwritten rules, some kind of mourning period or that I should be wearing all black ?
Normally I'd say without having had a relationship involving "the talk", I see no reason why someone cannot date immediately after a breakup, as long as the person has their emotional wits about them. There are no unwritten rules.

However, I'm just wondering what caused the initial misunderstanding? Sounds like it was the OP's fault (she claimed responsibility). The OP's guy obviously started to have some feelings for the OP. Why not feel flattered by this sentiment instead of questioning this guy's logical thought processes?
 *LoisLane*

Joined: 4/1/2008
Msg: 41
How long after a POF date doesnt work out is appropriate to see someone else on a date site?
Posted: 5/7/2008 10:40:48 AM
OMFG! He's got to be kidding. He tells you it's over and then tells you it's unacceptable for you to be talking/seeing other people? He needs to get over himself. I say, the best thing to do is get back out there and start fishing. You knew him for a week! Pffft! He's got to be kidding.

You did nothing wrong. Apparently, he's got some control issues.
 Beaugrand®™©

Joined: 3/24/2008
Msg: 42
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How long after a POF date doesnt work out is appropriate to see someone else on a date site?
Posted: 5/7/2008 3:40:49 PM
Guy # 1 is a "girly-man" insecure wuss. There is no such rule, it's a just manifestation of his poor little wounded ego. Run away, shrieking, next time you see him. Better yet, call his Momma and tell her that her little boy needs to learn some manners.
 Twistability

Joined: 2/13/2008
Msg: 43
How long after a POF date doesnt work out is appropriate to see someone else on a date site?
Posted: 5/7/2008 3:48:54 PM
alls fair in love and war

The bloke can't just write you off and then expect you not to date on the off chance he wants to see you again!! tut tut!! Another example of mr-internet-ars*hole lol

I've been on a date with a guy didnt work out .. and had another lined up the next day!! Have even scheduled 2 on the same day before

They keep their options open so we have to aswell ..... A date isn't a marriage contract .. its a couple of hours of drinks and dull conversation usually .. what the deuce!!
 Stringbeen

Joined: 4/27/2008
Msg: 44
How long after a POF date doesnt work out is appropriate to see someone else on a date site?
Posted: 5/7/2008 4:23:33 PM
Appropriate? This is a free country. I think anyone should be able to appear on POF for whatever reason, whenever they like.
 pinkytime

Joined: 8/25/2006
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 gnuru75

Joined: 1/22/2008
Msg: 46
How long after a POF date doesnt work out is appropriate to see someone else on a date site?
Posted: 5/7/2008 4:28:21 PM
No timeline or restrictions should be put on you. You have to set your own based upon your own comfort and needs.
There is no unwritten rule with the exception of people that wish to control your behavior, thoughts, and emotions.
 Naturegirrl

Joined: 10/15/2007
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How long after a POF date doesnt work out is appropriate to see someone else on a date site?
Posted: 5/7/2008 4:34:13 PM
Until there is an wedding date....you are still single and my date whomever you please.
 fly0nthewall

Joined: 3/18/2008
Msg: 48
How long after a POF date doesnt work out is appropriate to see someone else on a date site?
Posted: 5/7/2008 5:39:32 PM
I don't date more than one person at a time, but I have gone on multiple first meets in the same week. My thought is, you're not exclusive until at least one person requests it. Then, you work from there.
 randomstoic

Joined: 3/2/2007
Msg: 49
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Posted: 5/7/2008 5:44:21 PM
You can be really attracted after a first date and hurt by no sesond date, but there is no way that the bloke on the other end would know. It seems that he must have had a very high opinion of his own mojo.
 chicgeek007

Joined: 1/6/2008
Msg: 50
How long after a POF date doesnt work out is appropriate to see someone else on a date site?
Posted: 5/7/2008 5:59:30 PM
Ok let me make sure I get this straight...

You went on three dates, after date number three he decides he doesn't want to date you anymore. There was never any exclusive talk which honestly after a week why would there be.... then you don't hear from him for like a week or two and has the kahonas to get bent out of shape because you "met" someone else on this dating site.

Ok here is the thing... this is a dating site. Until there is some mutual agreement that you will be exclusive with someone you have the right to date whomever you wish. And excuse me but did he not express that he didn't wish to date you anymore? Misunderstanding my tush ok? Once that was expressed you totally had the right to meet someone else if you chose to do so.

The guy is a moron ok? If anything you should be saying to yourself... Glad I dodged that bullet.
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