Thanks Ellen. I am aware of what Wayne is going through - it's been all over the forums. I fought for custody of my son for 5 yrs. and I know how taxing it can be on one's soul.
But I stand by my conviction that when trying to move on with a new "love", showing them all the bitterness, anger and resentment is a big mistake - especially on a first date.
Well that is of course if you want there to be a second date.
I don't know if it's showing all the anger and bitterness so much as it is just letting the other person know what they're made of. It takes alot for a man to open up and let it all out. They're known to be "internalizers." I'd rather know that a man has balls and can handle life's ups and downs. To find out later that he doesn't, would be a waste of time. Get it out and over with and go from there. That's just me! I'm blunt and to the point.
Lol you make me laugh so much my dear friend when right now i feel sad and you know why.............but it is true what you said and i guess it is good to see that yes a man can show his feelings about past relationships and open up. If there is honesty in the start then even if it is not what you expect or want to hear then you know where you are with that person and if you dont like it then move on!!!!!!!!!!!! Btw it is lovely to see you settling into your new home in CS especially when i had to drag you here by the scruff of the neck lol and tell you how wonderful it was. You see you trusted me and now look what you have .................a whole bunch of new friends.............but with me as your bezzie mate and we too yet to meet after a year!!!!!!! Love ya Magsy xxx
Anger?...Resentment?...Bitterness?....must have me confused with someone else...you have shown those emotions,not me...I have shown Hurt...Phileo Love...And just plain thankfulness,but anger is one emotion that I have gotten past...but who wouldn't be angry when their only two kids were pulled out from underneath them...for a short time only to be captured by God back into their Father's love...I am open about my feelings Assets and I think that should be a "good" thing....and thanks so much for the comments,Ellen...your such a sweety!
Dating is for fun to enjoy one another to dance, drink and be mary. A time to to talk about today not tomorrow and never yesterday. Dating is for fun times........
I tell all. Do I want to dwell on it? Heck no...but our past becomes part of us, is part of who we are and is part of why we are as we are today. i believe for someone to truly understand where we have been, they need to know where that was.
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