Oh yeah I decided half eleven is an acceptable time to start drinking Martini.
What's everyone having?
(Barry from Eastenders is, despite the words written above, not a woman, Mon 28 May 2012, 11:40, 5 replies, latest was 12 years ago)

Alcoholic lols
She'll never take you back if you're a pissed up loser who shouts at cars and cries when he can't get it up
( Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Mon 28 May 2012, 11:43, Reply)

It'll work out. Despite my sexual inadequecies.
Fuck this I'm going to Liverty to buy some more Tom Ford sunglasses. And a t-shirt maybe. Yes a t-shirt.
(Barry from Eastenders is, despite the words written above, not a woman, Mon 28 May 2012, 11:45, Reply)

Your rampant consumerism clearly doesn't fill the void of your sexual inadequacies
Or inability to find and keep a girlfriend
( Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Mon 28 May 2012, 11:49, Reply)

Diet coke, at the moment.
I must say, Barryoaks was tragic last night. Are you feeling any better now? Or should I take the hint from teh martini drinking?
( b3th Not shit. Not mod., Mon 28 May 2012, 11:43, Reply)

Gotta stay positive.
I know she likes me. I think so anyway. Gonna wait it out. I can't lie though and sy I'm not upset.. It's just therapeutic to actually talk about it.
(Barry from Eastenders is, despite the words written above, not a woman, Mon 28 May 2012, 11:47, Reply)

That's what we're here for, mate.
Well, that and mercilessly mocking you, obviously.
( b3th Not shit. Not mod., Mon 28 May 2012, 11:50, Reply)

Thank you.
I might be a dickhead and move onto my next victim, the ridiulously hot girl in Newcastle. It would be well out of order, saying that.
(Barry from Eastenders is, despite the words written above, not a woman, Mon 28 May 2012, 11:54, Reply)

8 years is a big gap, sadly
however much you really like each other, 21 and 29 are v different places in life, and all her mates will be doing things like getting mortgages and up the duff. that's the kind of pressure you're up against, i reckon.
( rachelswipe with a fork, Mon 28 May 2012, 11:53, Reply)

And boys mature more slowly
Like fine port
( Naked Ape call me Caitlyn, Mon 28 May 2012, 11:58, Reply)

^this
As (most) women approach 30, they start wondering about whether the relationship they're in is the one that will last them fpor life. If they don't believe it is, they start panicking about how long it *will* last.

If a woman is interested in babies and security and that shit, she doesn't want to waste a couple of years on a 'fun, but nothing permanent' relationship, then find herself alone and dried up when she's 35.

You might want to ask her how she's feeling and what she's thinking before you launch in with your 'take me back or I'll cut myself' spiel.
( b3th Not shit. Not mod., Mon 28 May 2012, 11:59, Reply)

This ^ is far too sensible advice

( sporters I’m sincerely gratitude to you, Mon 28 May 2012, 12:01, Reply)

I'm old, innit?

( b3th Not shit. Not mod., Mon 28 May 2012, 12:02, Reply)

You are the same age as me I think
ARGH, I'M OLD!
( sporters I’m sincerely gratitude to you, Mon 28 May 2012, 12:03, Reply)

I'm the same age as Monty and Stunned.
ohgodohgodohgodohgod i'm going to be forty next year.
( b3th Not shit. Not mod., Mon 28 May 2012, 12:04, Reply)

Ahh, two years older

( sporters I’m sincerely gratitude to you, Mon 28 May 2012, 12:06, Reply)

*points and laughs*

( Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora, Mon 28 May 2012, 12:30, Reply)

fucks sake women are mental

(Quintno EXPERIMENT RUINED CANCELLED, LEFT 4EVER, Mon 28 May 2012, 12:09, Reply)

You're right.
I've met her best friends and we all got on, so with regards to fitting in and not being the weird young guy sticking out that wasn't an issue. The other stuff I agree though. It's not like we were ever gonna be soulmates but we had such a nice time together and made each other smile. If she actually didn't like me as a person, fine. I can't change that. Just feel like I'm in limbo now. I think about things too much.
(Barry from Eastenders is, despite the words written above, not a woman, Mon 28 May 2012, 11:59, Reply)

Her ex'll be closer to her own age
she's probably been with him for a while, he's marriagable etc etc.

Cut her loose and get on with girls your own age.

Seriously, Baz. You've got loads of time for this shit. Try to enjoy yourself.
( Kroney, Mon 28 May 2012, 12:03, Reply)

Perhaps the reason she split with her ex was due to a lack of commitment on this front
Maybe he has returned having changed his mind?
( tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Mon 28 May 2012, 12:05, Reply)

Oh, and drinking heavily because a woman hurt you is a bad way to go.
Because you will get hurt by them over and over. You're far more likely to send some excruciating emails if you're pissed.
( Kroney, Mon 28 May 2012, 12:06, Reply)

Oh this^
No drunk text/phone/email/anything
( sporters I’m sincerely gratitude to you, Mon 28 May 2012, 12:07, Reply)

With friends, it can help.
But drinking heavily alone is a terrible idea.
( Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora, Mon 28 May 2012, 12:14, Reply)

please stop this now please
he's 'omg attention drinking' mar-fucken-tini at 11.30 on a monday because some girl said no

he needs a couple of pints and a slap
(Quintno EXPERIMENT RUINED CANCELLED, LEFT 4EVER, Mon 28 May 2012, 12:16, Reply)

I've been in his position before, and it was fucking hideous
I spent a few days being 'woe is me', then got myself back on my feet. You have to remember Q, we aren't all able to move on from upset as well as you.
( Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora, Mon 28 May 2012, 12:20, Reply)

yes but from the sound of it they weren't even in a relationship
he just liked some girl who fobbed him off with a fake excuse
(Quintno EXPERIMENT RUINED CANCELLED, LEFT 4EVER, Mon 28 May 2012, 12:21, Reply)

This is true
But at the same time, the one that gutted me the most is a girl I wasn't with either. However, I found that a good pub session with close mates who kept an eye on me and made sure I didn't attempt to contact her sorted me right out.
( Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora, Mon 28 May 2012, 12:24, Reply)

well then you're almost a real man and maybe you should take barry out for a drink
i here she puts out after 4 spritzers
(Quintno EXPERIMENT RUINED CANCELLED, LEFT 4EVER, Mon 28 May 2012, 12:24, Reply)

Meh, I was younger at the time
I know better now
( Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora, Mon 28 May 2012, 12:27, Reply)

I can't tell anybody that age gap relationships don't work
but this is probably good advice. You're still a young'un, Barry.
( b3th Not shit. Not mod., Mon 28 May 2012, 12:09, Reply)

They're more likely to work if the youngest is past their mid-twenties.
Women change a lot in those years.
( Kroney, Mon 28 May 2012, 12:11, Reply)

oh shut up whinging you lot
he'll get over it in no time and he'll be getting his nuts wet elsewhere before he knows it

STFU OR MUMSNET
(Quintno EXPERIMENT RUINED CANCELLED, LEFT 4EVER, Mon 28 May 2012, 12:11, Reply)

I just wish she'd fucked me off full stop.
I think she has to be honest, needing space is such a cop out.
(Barry from Eastenders is, despite the words written above, not a woman, Mon 28 May 2012, 12:10, Reply)

where are you?
i'm gonna pop round and lend you a fiver, treat yourself to a nice pair of bollocks, at a boy
(Quintno EXPERIMENT RUINED CANCELLED, LEFT 4EVER, Mon 28 May 2012, 12:12, Reply)

Yeah, it is. Frankly it sounds like she's trying to let you down gently.
Assume you're dumped, go out with Newcastle bird.

Somebody on here gave me some great advice which is: Drop all contact, let them know what it'll be like to lose you. If they have strong enough feelings for you, they'll come back. If they don't, you were onto a loser in the first place.
( Kroney, Mon 28 May 2012, 12:12, Reply)

fuck this, do just seventeen have a website? i'm going there to escape this shit

(Quintno EXPERIMENT RUINED CANCELLED, LEFT 4EVER, Mon 28 May 2012, 12:13, Reply)

HAHAHA KRONEY LISTENS TO ADVICE OFF THE INTERNET !!!!!!!!!

( Light In Chains maker of the ikea sofa, Mon 28 May 2012, 12:15, Reply)

Kroney listens to advice his friends give him.
Some of whom post on this site.
( Kroney, Mon 28 May 2012, 12:16, Reply)

keep it to the gaz, jessica

(Quintno EXPERIMENT RUINED CANCELLED, LEFT 4EVER, Mon 28 May 2012, 12:19, Reply)

oh hi scarpe, good weekend?

(Quintno EXPERIMENT RUINED CANCELLED, LEFT 4EVER, Mon 28 May 2012, 11:43, Reply)

haha

( Fucking hell Jeff I am not a robot, Mon 28 May 2012, 11:45, Reply)

hahaha

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Mon 28 May 2012, 11:45, Reply)

More cider

( sporters I’m sincerely gratitude to you, Mon 28 May 2012, 11:45, Reply)

apparently you've been dumped baz.
did she find out you are a massive bender?
( mark morrisons prison shoes I love Willie, Mon 28 May 2012, 12:27, Reply)