'That's something only poor people say': The moment a first date went downhill

I didn't exactly come from a wealthy family. We weren't dirt poor, but we certainly weren't rich either.

My siblings and I were raised by my single mother and while we never experienced true hardship, I know she made a lot of sacrifices to get us through childhood. 

I still remember Mum standing in the kitchen eating leftovers after all us kids had finished, because she could only afford for us to eat.

Now I'm a single mum myself, and I thought it was time I started dating again. I went on Tinder and so far it hasn't been a good experience.

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The worst date I had was with a man called Malcolm, who was at least 10 years older than his profile photo and, for much of the date, was just rude and obnoxious.

I was waiting for him at the café and when he recognised me – because my profile photo is accurate – he could hardly smile.

Immediately I could tell he was disappointed with the way I look, despite the fact he was the one who looked drastically different to his profile.

To be honest, I feel like I am definitely above-average-looking and look pretty good for a 38 year old, but the first thing he said to me was: "You look older than 38, how old are you really?"

I found that quite insulting and it showed me he was not a gentleman. In response, I told him he was rude and he laughed.

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We ordered coffee and when I ordered a muffin, he told me I shouldn't be eating fattening food. Yes, I know I should have walked out then and there but I didn't want to be dramatic. Also, I wanted to wait and see what he'd say next.

I asked him what he did for a living and he went on about how much he owns: Two holiday homes in Queensland, a boat, six cars and the list went on. 

I made a comment about how material things don't really matter in the end and that when we die, we can't take all those things with us. To that, he said, "You're obviously poor, that's something only poor people say." 

He asked me about the labels on my clothing, which I thought was rude, so I refused to show him. He said, "You don't look like a designer brand kind of woman" and told me about his ex girlfriend who apparently wore Chanel to work. 

He really grilled me about my assets, wanting to know what property I owned and where it was. He wanted to know about investments and shares.

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He looked shocked when I said I didn't own any shares and revealed that my only investment was the small apartment I own.

At least he was mildly impressed that I lived in a "nice enough suburb" – even though he also said it's a place he wouldn't visit unless he was paid to.

He was bragging about his wealth, telling me about his regular trips to New York, the expensive jewellery he buys the women he sleeps with and the huge plans he has for his 50th birthday on a yacht – clearly, I won't be invited! 

It was a shame as we seemed to get on when were chatting on the phone prior to our date, but maybe I just wasn't up to his standards, and that is fine by me as I hope I never see him again.