I've been out of the dating scene for a while and now I'm back in there it's really not all that pretty...

I just met some guy who had arranged to meet me after a gig he was going to. He said he'd text me when he was on his way to the bar, that way I could meet him there. Mistake no 1) He didn't text me when he set off. I text him because I like to give people the benefit of the doubt - more fool me.

So I message him when I get there to ask where he is - is it unreasonable that I think he should meet me at the door? But no - mistake no. 2) he texts back telling me where he is bearing in mind the bar is rammed I had to push through people to find him. He's there talking to mates, not even looking for me!! I almost turn around to leave but no, I'm here now...

I fight my way over and pat him on the back. He says hey and follows it up with "you should get yourself a drink" which is definitely mistake no. 3. Now I'm all for gurls paying their way and I always get them a drink back but really guys, at least get the first one in.

So I get my own drink and perve at the cute barman and realise just how much better looking most of the guys in here are compared to the guy I'm with... I finish my drink and make an excuse to leave. If he doesn't treat me like a funky princess now chances are he never will. I can see why he's almost 30 and still single...

Have I been out of the game for too long?

Yeah, I'm guessing that this has nothing to do with it being "the 21st century" and a lot more to do with him being a jerk.

You're completely wrong about this though:

Why's that then?

you should have used the 'going to get yourself' a drink part as a great opportunity to leave there and go find yourself some proper girth

agreed. he sounds like a jackass.

you should have offered to blow the bartender.

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