A blind date took a disastrous turn when a man criticized a mutual friend for breastfeeding her toddler. The woman, a single mother who still breastfeeds her own nearly two-year-old son, was appalled by his comments and the subsequent critique of her sharing habits.
The Date Begins
The woman, who had been set up by her friend Laura, initially hesitated but eventually agreed to the date. Laura described the man as sophisticated, intelligent, charming, and wealthy. He booked a restaurant in Margate and traveled from London, leading her to expect a special evening. However, when she saw him waiting at the end of Margate pier in a burnt orange puffer jacket from Mountain Warehouse, she was underwhelmed. Dressed in her best black coat and vintage chiffon dress, she joked about spotting his coat from miles away, but he didn't smile.
The Breastfeeding Comment
During dinner, the conversation was strained. He wanted to discuss fine wine and his upcoming sommelier course. Then, he casually asked, 'Don't you think it's strange that Laura is still breastfeeding? Her child is massive now.' The woman was shocked, especially since Laura had set them up. He added, 'Don't get me wrong, she's got great tits, but surely that kid's too old?' The woman, who breastfeeds her own son, informed him that the World Health Organization recommends breastfeeding up to two years and beyond. He ignored her, focusing on his food.
The Sharing Critique
After an uncomfortable silence, he offered to share a burnt Basque cheesecake, but she declined due to lactose intolerance. She joked about sharing fish and chips later, but he grimaced. Then, before paying the bill, he said, 'I just want to give you some feedback. I couldn't help but notice that you're not a sharer, and that's a big turn off for me, particularly as I'm paying.' She pointed out that she had offered him all her food and drink, but he argued she hadn't pushed hard enough.
The Aftermath
They parted ways—he took the train back to London, she took the bus. She texted Laura: 'I wouldn't say I enjoyed it. He's a classic knob. I wouldn't say he's charming or kind, more self-assured and disrespectful.' She spared Laura the details of his comments about her breastfeeding. She never heard from him again and has avoided blind dates since.
Names have been changed to protect identities.
