Doing a little reflecting and I realized I've always fumbled opportunities with potential dates. Either I didn't make a move when I should have, or I waited too long and the moment passed. Any advice to prevent this?

I miss the times (circa 2006 - 2010)where it was quite normal to go out and meet girls and have them take you back home for the night. Such a great time to be alive. Now, everyone is so caught up with that digital app dating life and no one goes out anymore to meet people. So sad.

First afternoon date(ish) in South Ken. What are some good places to go for coffee/drinks etc.?

My GF and I are dating for 2.5 yrs , She met an office colleague (he has a GF) recently who she initiated a friendship with. I feel that they interact a lot and I'm a little worried of her getting too close to him. A day ago she asked him for lunch and they were out for almost 4-5 hrs. When I expressed how I felt she keeps saying there's nothing going on. I feel that when start to get emotionally close to some other guy than SO then it's not a good sign in relationship. Am I overthinking? contd.

Hello and welcome, London fishies! It’s your bowl leader here 😊 Let’s get to know each other a bit - put your name, gender, and favorite date spot in the thread! I’ll start: 28F, Sea Containers in South Bank.

“You have a good looking face. But your body is absolute junk."

26/F Toronto, Indian, dangerously independent
Bored of insecure men on dating apps 🤷🏽‍♀️☺️

Why is the ROI in online dating so miserably low?

New in town, where do I go to meet people (for friends and dating)?

I know many of us have (had) crushes on senior bankers, BUT have any of you taken it further than just a crush from afar?

Hi Everyone,
I am currently working for KPMG. Really looking for someone interesting people for a relationship. Currently single. Any preference in Big4 is not there, just that I wish to be friends with people who don’t show any attitude.

Do you think it is easier to overcome cheating in a relationship that has or does not have children involved? Listening to an interesting podcast and would love to know peoples take on the topic

30 M in nyc, down for drinks or dinner during the week?

Any advice 24m

Never dated before. What confrontational questions I should get out of the way?

Both looking for marriage. Get to know each other a little bit then bring up marriage with parents.

Anyone wants to meet for drinks next week?
29 | Male

Any female fish want to hang out tonight? ☺️

Any female fish in Downtown SFO, want to grab a drink and bite? 30M here

What's your fav dating apps?

I feel like the lesbians that I’ve been matching with don’t have real jobs. Why is it so hard to find a professional? Anyone here up for a date in the NYC area? Prefer femmes

Been single for 7 months from a long term relationship. I still don’t feel motivated to date, I just don’t think I’m ready. I also don’t know if I’ll be ready soon. At what point should I be “worried"

Is it irrational for me to get an “ick” for this?

I went on a “date” recently. I paid for the tab as they were going to the bathroom. As we were leaving they said “thanks for lunch” — I was hoping they’d at least ask to Venmo me half as a kind gesture. Following lunch we grabbed dessert. I was hoping they’d offer to cover dessert since I covered lunch but it didn’t happen.

I am fine w/ paying but I was hoping the gesture would at least be presented… am I crazy?

Any good books or articles worth reading on product marketing and analytics? I come from more of a technical and general product management background, so I personally feel like I lack on the marketing side. Like Search engine optimization, etc. Thank you.

Is EY GDS providing any joining bonus ?

Recommendations for a Roth IRA?

I've been allocating 100% of my Roth IRA funds to Vanguards target retirement fund 20XX. Should I keep doing this or do I need to start getting into VTI/VOO/VTSAX as everyone in this bowl is so fond of?

Hi fishes
I am having 11.5 years of experience in .net .
Skill set includes azure /angular/.net core /webapi.

Have updated my resume on naukari and on LinkedIn not sure why I don't get enough calls.
Can someone help me find any referrals please.

Does anyone else find it difficult to work with your product teams ? Do you think it’s necessary to change jobs because the team isn’t nice or pleasant to work with ?

Any tips on how to better define my jawline? I know genetics plays a big part, but besides that any help? Fairly lean, 11-12% body fat, but still don't have a well defined face. Male, 24.

What's your favorite "healthy" meal you make at home that is also delicious and cheap? Mine is Thai papaya salad

Would patent folks out there use software that digitizes an office action? That is, the UI will link to all the cited art in the office action and will highlight cited paragraphs of the art.

Where the best way to process POA for a large number of patent applications?

Is it to get a form 82 signed and attach it to different transmittals for each application and file separately in each case? Is there an easier way?

Prosecution associates - what are your hours looking like this year?

Have McK phone case coming up, has anyone had feedback on why you haven’t passed? Looking to avoid missteps.

If you ever get a chance, invest in a tailor-made suit. They really are worth it.

Does AmEx take codility test for hiring? Anyone who can share some insights?

can anyone help me with standard package for Customer success manager/ key account manager salary. I have 2 years of experience. Need to know what can I expect for this role.

I have my salary discussion today. Can you please advise the avg package for the associate manager in SCB. How is this role placed in the hierarchy? My total experience is 5.7 years

Is it irrational for me to get an “ick” for this?

I went on a “date” recently. I paid for the tab as they were going to the bathroom. As we were leaving they said “thanks for lunch” — I was hoping they’d at least ask to Venmo me half as a kind gesture. Following lunch we grabbed dessert. I was hoping they’d offer to cover dessert since I covered lunch but it didn’t happen.

I am fine w/ paying but I was hoping the gesture would at least be presented… am I crazy?

F*****-up story…please be constructive (but also open & direct)
With my wife for 14 years, 2 kids under 8y - both under a lot of pressure bc Covid/work/private life/… and have been (unconsciously) running away from our couple not working “since a long time” (dixit my wife). We want to try and fix it, but I also met someone new (not sure if she would even want me) and wondering if it’s worth fixing it (since we are trying/running/avoiding it for years) - just worried about the kids…any advice

Am I crazy or do women take pride in saying “my boyfriend/husband makes twice as much as me” or similar statements

I am generally uncomfortable when I’m around my mother-in-law’s husband.

While he is overall a decent guy, his anger issues, yelling at his wife for the slightest issue, and insulting nature makes me uncomfortable and triggers my own anger due to his blatant disrespect for just about everyone around him.

My mother-in-law says he’s worked on things, but it’s been 10 years of this and I’m not sure I want such behavior around my wife and our kids since we’re trying to conceive soon (cont).

Fiancé’s milestone birthday coming up. We both love experiences and enjoy the city. Welcome all the help to make it special for her!

Did anyone hate wedding planning? I’m constantly considering cancelling the wedding cuz I honestly can’t believe how much drama it’s causing with all family members.......

Dating my guy for 6 months now and he’s just such a lovely soul but I’m not physically attracted, there’s no spark and I’m afraid to let go but also afraid to keep holding on..

How do u keep communication in a relationship if one person is emotional & other isn't (ex check-ins, how to recover from a fight, best way to not hold a grudge if something was said out out of anger)

I’ve been in a relationship now for two years. We are living together. We talk about the future etc. I could easily see myself marrying her. However, I have an issue… cont

Is it a red flag if they’re an associate?

My natural instinct is to assume rejection if I have conflict with a partner or don’t think my feelings are reciprocated. I’ll try to bring it up with them, but I’ll say “if you want to end this feel free” so it doesn’t hurt me (and they can say what they really mean instead of sugarcoating). Someone told me today that they just assume I’m not interested because I always seem to “run” but I’m not sure how to bring up problems/feelings otherwise. How do you approach these hard questions?

Does anyone ever feel any insecurity about how they compare to their partner? Eg partner is smarter, hotter, more outgoing, etc

When did you know you were falling out of love with your partner? Did you fix it, or break things off and why?

In search of stories to hopefully understand a phase in my own long term relationship.

Hi all, when do y’all think is a good time to have the “what are we”/“are we exclusive” talk? After how many dates?

Do you think marriage is necessary? Why do we need the law to regulate the relationship? Isn't being committed emotionally enough? Would like to get different perspectives from both women and men.

I dint feel happy when my bf proposed me for marriage.. i am not able to understand why..he is very nice guy, we have been dating for almost 4 years but honestly, in these 4 years, i never had that butterflies feelings with him never ever. Its just that we are comfortable with each other as a person thats it and we started dating.
Whats wrong with me..i am also not sure if i want marry him..

My girlfriend and I have been in a long distance relationship for 8 months now. We talk every single day online and recently I went to visit her for around a month. It was great and it seemed like the relationship was stronger than ever. But one week back after visiting her, I felt a strange detachment from her and our conversation topic got repetitive and stale quick. Any advice?

For those of you in your mid-20’s, how often do you go on dates with your significant other? In a serious relationship for the first time since college and trying to gauge what folks consider normal for dating frequency (excluding nights in). Context - we’re 25, dating for 3 months, live 5 mins away from each other, decent WLB

Girlfriend of 3 years cheated on me right before we were supposed to leave the state and move in together. We broke up about 4 months ago. I couldn’t demonize her, so I’m still struggling with processing it and idk what to do. I’ve been looking into therapy, but I can only do online which leaves me hesitant. Any advice would be appreciated.

BBW got my number.