HiItsMe Posted July 23, 2008 Posted July 23, 2008 I heard that a man wasn't chosen because she told him that he reminded her of her ex. or if you have the same NAME as a person's ex. Wouldn't you say this is rather petty? Famous last words, "My ex boyfriend was named <insert same name here>, sorry, I can't date you."
Star Gazer Posted July 23, 2008 Posted July 23, 2008 Well, I'm not sure I could ever date anyone named Herbie. Other than that, I too am curious where this over abundance of threads is coming from? EOTW, is that you?
LoveDeluxe78 Posted July 23, 2008 Posted July 23, 2008 I heard that a man wasn't chosen because she told him that he reminded her of her ex. or if you have the same NAME as a person's ex. Wouldn't you say this is rather petty? Famous last words, "My ex boyfriend was named <insert same name here>, sorry, I can't date you." I would NEVER not date someone if they were the right person for me if they had the same name as my ex! That is so stupid that you have to take it for what it is, a pretextual reason to reject!!!!
LoveDeluxe78 Posted July 23, 2008 Posted July 23, 2008 Well, I'm not sure I could ever date anyone named Herbie. Other than that, I too am curious where this over abundance of threads is coming from? EOTW, is that you? That is pretty bad! lol Although you could always give him a nickname! C'mon, if he was hot as hell and good in bed and treated you well?!
Star Gazer Posted July 23, 2008 Posted July 23, 2008 That is pretty bad! lol Although you could always give him a nickname! C'mon, if he was hot as hell and good in bed and treated you well?! Can YOU imagine screaming out Herbie in a moment of passion? I cannot.
I Luv the Chariot OH Posted July 23, 2008 Posted July 23, 2008 I refused a guy once because he had the same name as my ex, but it was a weird situation because I met him right after the ex and I broke up, plus he has an uncommon name, and an even more uncommon spelling of it. I don't see what's wrong with that though. I wouldn't want to date someone who reminded me of my ex, because my ex is an ex for a reason.
tanbark813 Posted July 23, 2008 Posted July 23, 2008 Yes, it's a lame reason. My current gf actually has the same first name as one of my exes. It doesn't bother me at all. I think it would only bother me if I dated a girl with the same name as me.
Author HiItsMe Posted July 24, 2008 Author Posted July 24, 2008 Well, I'm not sure I could ever date anyone named Herbie. Other than that, I too am curious where this over abundance of threads is coming from? EOTW, is that you? Who's named Herbie?
Author HiItsMe Posted July 24, 2008 Author Posted July 24, 2008 I refused a guy once because he had the same name as my ex, but it was a weird situation because I met him right after the ex and I broke up, plus he has an uncommon name, and an even more uncommon spelling of it. I don't see what's wrong with that though. I wouldn't want to date someone who reminded me of my ex, because my ex is an ex for a reason. So that means, his name wasn't the same name as your ex. Since it was a different spelling. You know, Shania Twain was married to a guy named "Mutt"...but chances are she won't meet another man by that name. .lol
Citizen Erased Posted July 24, 2008 Posted July 24, 2008 My boyfriend has the same name as my first "boyfriend". I think I was sufficiently over that breakup so that it didn't bother me. Perhaps it was because I was 12, not too sure. He also has the same name as my brother. I really need to meet new people...
Angel1111 Posted July 24, 2008 Posted July 24, 2008 Can YOU imagine screaming out Herbie in a moment of passion? I cannot. Now look what you've gone and done. You've hurt the feelings of all the 'Herbies' in this world. "Herbie! Oh, Herbie, beebee!!!" See! That has a really nice ring to it! You have no imagination, girlfriend!
porter218 Posted July 24, 2008 Posted July 24, 2008 Well I think my H does exactly the opposite. I think he prefers to date women with the same name. The mothers of my 2 stepsons both have the same name as me. So I guess he will only breed with women of the same name.lol:laugh:
Angel1111 Posted July 24, 2008 Posted July 24, 2008 I would probably dodge someone who reminded me of my ex. I would take it to mean that I didn't learn crap the first time around, so I'm about to repeat the lesson. Run, Forest! Run! As far as the name, I wouldn't give a fig about that. But I knew someone once with the last name of Titsworth. First, Mr. Titsworth had better be DAMN fine. Second, I think I'd just have to keep my maiden name, thank you very much.
confused and broken Posted July 24, 2008 Posted July 24, 2008 What if the person had your brother or sisters name???
Citizen Erased Posted July 24, 2008 Posted July 24, 2008 What if the person had your brother or sisters name??? As previously stated, my bf and brother share the same name. My sister is also with someone with the same name as our Uncle. It kind of sounds creepy, just coincidence though.
Angel1111 Posted July 24, 2008 Posted July 24, 2008 Yes, it's a lame reason. My current gf actually has the same first name as one of my exes. It doesn't bother me at all. I think it would only bother me if I dated a girl with the same name as me. I think you're right. I can't imagine a woman named 'Tanbark'.
Angel1111 Posted July 24, 2008 Posted July 24, 2008 You know, Shania Twain was married to a guy named "Mutt"...but chances are she won't meet another man by that name. .lol She might, if he's a real dog!
KinAZ Posted July 24, 2008 Posted July 24, 2008 I refused a guy once because he had the same name as my ex, but it was a weird situation because I met him right after the ex and I broke up, plus he has an uncommon name, and an even more uncommon spelling of it. I don't see what's wrong with that though. I wouldn't want to date someone who reminded me of my ex, because my ex is an ex for a reason. I think it depends on the ex, the relationship/break-up, and probably how common the name is. John and David are pretty common names, and we probably know a number of OTHER people with those names as well. But like Archibald or something lol... I don't know, I can see how that might make someone's skin crawl if those memories and emotions haven't faded enough yet. I met one guy who had the same name as a particular ex. Because that ex was such a huge deal, and the name was so uncommon, there was no way I could see this guy. I wasn't really into the guy anyway, but considering how uncommon the name was (and the relationship with my ex) I can understand how someone might not want to go out with someone who has the same name. On the other hand, I met a couple of people with the same nickname as this ex and it didn't bother me at all... because it was so common.
tanbark813 Posted July 24, 2008 Posted July 24, 2008 I think you're right. I can't imagine a woman named 'Tanbark'. That would actually be pretty sweet.
Pyro Posted July 24, 2008 Posted July 24, 2008 I heard that a man wasn't chosen because she told him that he reminded her of her ex. or if you have the same NAME as a person's ex. Wouldn't you say this is rather petty? Famous last words, "My ex boyfriend was named <insert same name here>, sorry, I can't date you." IMO it is pretty lame to not date someone because of their name. The GF has the same name as my ex and it has never phased me. Its confused some of my family from out of state whom I hardly ever see, but that is all.
sfsassy Posted July 24, 2008 Posted July 24, 2008 I've had very interesting relationships/friendships with guys with a particular VERY common name, including THE ex with the biggest breakup drama. I mean it is a running joke amongst family and friends! Now I like someone with his middle name (also common.) Now I wouldn't not date someone because they had the names of several exes but I would do a bit of a double take.
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