Family and Relationships? (38)
You just typed a mouth full. 
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The only way I can see either children or parents interfering would be if you are the only caregiver..but that would / should be only in a case where you or your partner would have to move..otherwise they should not interfere with a relationship ... jmo
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When teh girls were young, they were my main focus. Besides working to jobs to support them there really wasnt enough of me left over for a good relationship. Now my kids are really supportive and would love to see me meet a great guy. 
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Sorry *two jobs
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NAKEDMUDPEOPLE: You just typed a mouth full.
That was my first thought
But D you had it right. I believe if you really love someone and they love you ,you can work out all the other stuff
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A lot! Stepping away a bit from my old bonds to form new ones. It's all Chemistry logic to me.
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Raising a daughter alone, no man was welcomed in my home.
We cared for my parents before passing and that was about 7 years, it was my honor.
Now the extended family is wonderful. My sister-out-law is one of my best friends.
The families get together with no animosities.
We cared for my parents before passing and that was about 7 years, it was my honor.
Now the extended family is wonderful. My sister-out-law is one of my best friends.
The families get together with no animosities.
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demonfairy: I don't see family as a interference,i see a new relationship as adding to my family.
I see it this way too. The man I bring into my life is someone who will fit well into the family. I can't see it as two separate parts of my life, one part being my family and the other being my guy. Doesn't sound like fun.------ This thread is Archived ------
demonfairy: In what way could your relationships with your children,ex-partners,parents and extended family (might)interfere with having the life and relationship that you want? I was asked this question on a personality test.
I don't see family as a interference,i see a new relationship as adding to my family.I can see where people have children or taking care of a parent might make it a little tougher,but any thing can be worked out if you love each other enough,what are your thoughts on the subject?
I don't see family as a interference,i see a new relationship as adding to my family.I can see where people have children or taking care of a parent might make it a little tougher,but any thing can be worked out if you love each other enough,what are your thoughts on the subject?
The only interference as such for me as I see it,is that most men I meet,want someone without children,or at least less children(lol)so I fail to find a partner and stable relationship.Since they avoid starting a relationship with me,there is no love or desire to work things out..:(
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NAKEDMUDPEOPLE: Raising a daughter alone, no man was welcomed in my home.
We cared for my parents before passing and that was about 7 years, it was my honor.
Now the extended family is wonderful. My sister-out-law is one of my best friends.
The families get together with no animosities.
We cared for my parents before passing and that was about 7 years, it was my honor.
Now the extended family is wonderful. My sister-out-law is one of my best friends.
The families get together with no animosities.
been there done that,its not easy
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plainlyjune: A lot! Stepping away a bit from my old bonds to form new ones. It's all Chemistry logic to me.
whats that saying...You've come a long way baby
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I met a 60 y/o man on line. He was separated (a no no for me) but asked if I could make an exception and chat with him. We chatted for a while and then it came to light that he was trying to straighten out his life. He lived in a home in NY but bought a home in NC to start his life fresh and maybe we could meet in person when he moved. Well, it seems his separated daughter now lives in that NC house and she's been there since October. His home in NY that he's "been trying to sell" has his other daughter AND granddaughter living with him. Now it seems that he won't be moving to NC because "what will become of his daughter and granddaughter". Seems he's taken responsibility for everyone but himself. Good grief, how much time does he have left for himself. I wished him good luck with his problems.
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demonfairy: been there done that,its not easy
True, but what a gift it has been. Just to look back wears me out.
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newinsouth: I met a 60 y/o man on line. He was separated (a no no for me) but asked if I could make an exception and chat with him. We chatted for a while and then it came to light that he was trying to straighten out his life. He lived in a home in NY but bought a home in NC to start his life fresh and maybe we could meet in person when he moved. Well, it seems his separated daughter now lives in that NC house and she's been there since October. His home in NY that he's "been trying to sell" has his other daughter AND granddaughter living with him. Now it seems that he won't be moving to NC because "what will become of his daughter and granddaughter". Seems he's taken responsibility for everyone but himself. Good grief, how much time does he have left for himself. I wished him good luck with his problems.
I think you did the right thing1
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newinsouth: I met a 60 y/o man on line. He was separated (a no no for me) but asked if I could make an exception and chat with him. We chatted for a while and then it came to light that he was trying to straighten out his life. He lived in a home in NY but bought a home in NC to start his life fresh and maybe we could meet in person when he moved. Well, it seems his separated daughter now lives in that NC house and she's been there since October. His home in NY that he's "been trying to sell" has his other daughter AND granddaughter living with him. Now it seems that he won't be moving to NC because "what will become of his daughter and granddaughter". Seems he's taken responsibility for everyone but himself. Good grief, how much time does he have left for himself. I wished him good luck with his problems.
I think the older people are, the less likely they (many, not all) are to make major changes. Also, a lot of older people do not want to move away from their kids and especially grandkids.------ This thread is Archived ------
NAKEDMUDPEOPLE: True, but what a gift it has been. Just to look back wears me out.
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tomboygirl: The only interference as such for me as I see it,is that most men I meet,want someone without children,or at least less children(lol)so I fail to find a partner and stable relationship.Since they avoid starting a relationship with me,there is no love or desire to work things out..:(
I don't know how many kids you have, it could be a problem of course, having more than one or two. But, I was left a widow with two kids, one 20, one in his teens. My guy now is a little bit younger and a guy who never married and had kids, so he is happy to be a dad now. My having kids was not a problem at all. I think there are guys who want a family, and not necessarily their own biological kids, just want a family. Or maybe I was just lucky. ------ This thread is Archived ------
I never let one thing interfere with another.
I live a single independant life, where I am free to have a relationship if and when I choose.
I don't need anyone's approval, and couldn't care less if an opinion on my lifestyle was offered.
I live a single independant life, where I am free to have a relationship if and when I choose.
I don't need anyone's approval, and couldn't care less if an opinion on my lifestyle was offered.
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newinsouth: I met a 60 y/o man on line. He was separated (a no no for me) but asked if I could make an exception and chat with him. We chatted for a while and then it came to light that he was trying to straighten out his life. He lived in a home in NY but bought a home in NC to start his life fresh and maybe we could meet in person when he moved. Well, it seems his separated daughter now lives in that NC house and she's been there since October. His home in NY that he's "been trying to sell" has his other daughter AND granddaughter living with him. Now it seems that he won't be moving to NC because "what will become of his daughter and granddaughter". Seems he's taken responsibility for everyone but himself. Good grief, how much time does he have left for himself. I wished him good luck with his problems.
I would have done the same G'friend
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I was asked this question on a personality test.
I don't see family as a interference,i see a new relationship as adding to my family.I can see where people have children or taking care of a parent might make it a little tougher,but any thing can be worked out if you love each other enough,what are your thoughts on the subject?