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Dec 4, 2008 8:29 AM CSTwhich are you more inclined to date
fireliter
fireliterfireliterAllen Park, Michigan, USA502 Threads 14 Polls 5,902 Posts

which are you more inclined to date(Vote Below)

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Empty nesters
30
29%
those separated
10
10%
never married
34
33%
single w/children
18
17%
widows (ers)
12
12%
Total Votes
104
After some thought I realize some things are easy to comment on when anonymity is provided.

but for those others, your reasons for your choices would
be appreciated also.
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Dec 4, 2008 8:29 AM CST which are you more inclined to date
fireliter
fireliterfireliterAllen Park, Michigan USA502 Threads 14 Polls 5,902 Posts
After some thought I realize some things are easy to comment on when anonymity is provided.

but for those others, your reasons for your choices would
be appreciated also.
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Dec 4, 2008 8:35 AM CST which are you more inclined to date
fireliter: After some thought I realize some things are easy to comment on when anonymity is provided.

but for those others, your reasons for your choices would
be appreciated also.


This was really hard to make it "most", because I preferred all of the above. But to make a choice it was the empty nesters, BUT NOT leaving out the rest. But good poll.
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Dec 4, 2008 9:24 AM CST which are you more inclined to date
Sparky55
Sparky55Sparky55Somewhere, Afghanistan48 Threads 1 Polls 2,678 Posts
fireliter: After some thought I realize some things are easy to comment on when anonymity is provided.

but for those others, your reasons for your choices would
be appreciated also.


I would date any except those who are seperated. There's just something about the lack of finality that sets off warning signals.
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Dec 4, 2008 9:33 AM CST which are you more inclined to date
jbibiza
jbibizajbibizaCasinos, Valencia Spain94 Threads 4 Polls 4,914 Posts
I´m probably more inclined to the "empty nesters" since we would have that in common.

I really don´t want to get into raising someone elses kids at this stage of my life and like the freedom that comes with grown children...but if I really fell for someone who knows...

The widower can be difficult... it would depend on the circumstances and if the person had truly moved on, it can be difficult living up to a memory.

Around my age group if someone had never been married... I would have some serious questions as to why not and reservations about their ability to commit, but again I would be open.
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Dec 4, 2008 9:43 AM CST which are you more inclined to date
fireliter
fireliterfireliterAllen Park, Michigan USA502 Threads 14 Polls 5,902 Posts
jbibiza: I´m probably more inclined to the "empty nesters" since we would have that in common.

I really don´t want to get into raising someone elses kids at this stage of my life and like the freedom that comes with grown children...but if I really fell for someone who knows...

The widower can be difficult... it would depend on the circumstances and if the person had truly moved on, it can be difficult living up to a memory.

Around my age group if someone had never been married... I would have some serious questions as to why not and reservations about their ability to commit, but again I would be open.


Thanks for this response.

I think there are many contributing factors to attraction and compatibility, as you so eloquently have shown.
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Dec 4, 2008 9:45 AM CST which are you more inclined to date
I'd marry a widower or someone with children.
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Dec 4, 2008 10:35 AM CST which are you more inclined to date
DoznEggs
DoznEggsDoznEggsAny town, New Jersey USA17 Threads 933 Posts
jbibiza: I´m probably more inclined to the "empty nesters" since we would have that in common.

I really don´t want to get into raising someone elses kids at this stage of my life and like the freedom that comes with grown children...but if I really fell for someone who knows...

The widower can be difficult... it would depend on the circumstances and if the person had truly moved on, it can be difficult living up to a memory.

Around my age group if someone had never been married... I would have some serious questions as to why not and reservations about their ability to commit, but again I would be open.


I'm sure there are some single people in "our" age group that would deserve you having serious questions and reservations; but not all "never married" men and women; climbing the ladder of age fall into that category.

I can only speak for myself, I would rather be by myself and be happy, than be miserable with the wrong person.

I'm curious, would you also have the same serious questions and reservations if someone had been divorced 2, 3 or more times? I think that track record would warrant more caution if considering dating such a person.

JMO
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Dec 4, 2008 10:45 AM CST which are you more inclined to date
jbibiza
jbibizajbibizaCasinos, Valencia Spain94 Threads 4 Polls 4,914 Posts
DoznEggs: I'm sure there are some single people in "our" age group that would deserve you having serious questions and reservations; but not all "never married" men and women; climbing the ladder of age fall into that category.

I can only speak for myself, I would rather be by myself and be happy, than be miserable with the wrong person.

I'm curious, would you also have the same serious questions and reservations if someone had been divorced 2, 3 or more times? I think that track record would warrant more caution if considering dating such a person.

JMO



That´s why I made the comment that I would be open.

I have serious questions and reservations about any relationship I get involved in. I was married once, for two years and have been divorced now for 25 years... in that time I´ve had two serious relationships but ended both within a year... so I think it´s pretty obvious that I am of the category of "rather be on my own then miserable with the wrong person" laugh
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Dec 4, 2008 11:49 AM CST which are you more inclined to date
shipoker58
shipoker58shipoker58Las Vegas, Nevada USA30 Threads 2,969 Posts
At my age....empty nesters!!
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Dec 4, 2008 1:46 PM CST which are you more inclined to date
jampet
jampetjampetwexford, Wexford Ireland28 Threads 1 Polls 2,549 Posts
moping

guess i'm bad news to all age groupslaugh
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Dec 4, 2008 1:51 PM CST which are you more inclined to date
woody636
woody636woody636Elgin, Illinois USA3 Threads 1,267 Posts
You don't have a spot for "All of the above." Why limit yourself?? Anything can happen at any time. If nothing else, you still have an enjoyable evening. Personally, probably more apt to have a relationship with an empty nester because we're closer to being in the same place in our lives.
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Dec 4, 2008 1:56 PM CST which are you more inclined to date
jlw45
jlw45jlw45Moyers, Oklahoma USA66 Threads 1 Polls 15,566 Posts
jampet: guess i'm bad news to all age groups
naaa....jampet, i've seen your picture....i would'nt mind a little bad news, like that, comming my wayprofessor blushing wink laugh
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Dec 4, 2008 1:57 PM CST which are you more inclined to date
TwilightStar
TwilightStarTwilightStarLos Angeles, California USA103 Posts
i have no problem with children. i actually enjoy spending time and playing with them. however at this point in my life i'm not sure i could support a child.
although...if the person in question was self supporting etc then maybe i wouldn't mind dating.
i'm not saying that i'm a stingy little miser, i just need to be able to support myself before i can support someone else.


and being a father through dating at 19? that would be one helluva story to tell to the parentals laugh
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Dec 4, 2008 2:01 PM CST which are you more inclined to date
hrt4lse
hrt4lsehrt4lseRedding, California USA13 Threads 1,233 Posts
I have to answer with which I would prefer NOT to date....and that's those that are only separated. I've done it before only to have them reconcile with their ex. So I would actually prefer to date someone who's divorced is final as well as any of the other situations.
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Dec 4, 2008 2:04 PM CST which are you more inclined to date
hrt4lse
hrt4lsehrt4lseRedding, California USA13 Threads 1,233 Posts
Sparky55: I would date any except those who are seperated. There's just something about the lack of finality that sets off warning signals.


Ok..too funny...I answered before looking at responses & ours is pretty much the same. laugh
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Dec 4, 2008 2:16 PM CST which are you more inclined to date
Farmer1
Farmer1Farmer1Fond du Lac, Wisconsin USA8 Threads 79 Posts
I would prefer an empty Nester but I would except what comes with the relationship. looking at my age bracket I feel that there are not to many women that don't come without sharing there lives with another and not have kids. I think except the offspring and move on. handshake
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Dec 4, 2008 2:28 PM CST which are you more inclined to date
Tamarin
TamarinTamarinsomewhere, Lothian, Scotland UK173 Threads 1 Polls 3,267 Posts
none of them a guy with two minutes to live and worth a billion dollars.rolling on the floor laughing rolling on the floor laughing rolling on the floor laughing
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Dec 4, 2008 3:08 PM CST which are you more inclined to date
MysticalUnicorn
MysticalUnicornMysticalUnicornHamilton, Ontario Canada15 Threads 1 Polls 180 Posts
Never married for me. Though, that's double standard cause i'm 22 and been married, and have a kid. But I look for someone who has no kids & never been married.
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Dec 4, 2008 3:41 PM CST which are you more inclined to date
hopefloats
hopefloatshopefloatsSlim's Lady, Tennessee USA51 Threads 6,660 Posts
jbibiza: I´m probably more inclined to the "empty nesters" since we would have that in common.

I really don´t want to get into raising someone elses kids at this stage of my life and like the freedom that comes with grown children...but if I really fell for someone who knows...

The widower can be difficult... it would depend on the circumstances and if the person had truly moved on, it can be difficult living up to a memory.

Around my age group if someone had never been married... I would have some serious questions as to why not and reservations about their ability to commit, but again I would be open.



I TOTALLY AGREE! thumbs up
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Dec 22, 2008 10:54 PM CST which are you more inclined to date
casinogirl
casinogirlcasinogirlsioux city, Iowa USA1 Threads 116 Posts
Being a widow myself, i think a widower would be best for me as they would understand. But divorced would be ok depending on the circumstances. I know with a widower they didnt leave their spouse. And as far as the comment on the moving on, if they are out dating they are most likely ready to move on with their lives.
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Dec 22, 2008 10:58 PM CST which are you more inclined to date
Big_John
Big_JohnBig_JohnOcean Springs, Mississippi USA19 Threads 9,767 Posts
Where is the category "If she can walk and talk" I will date her?
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Dec 22, 2008 11:00 PM CST which are you more inclined to date
Hugz_n_Kissez
Hugz_n_KissezHugz_n_KissezSomeplace, Ontario Canada59 Threads 2 Polls 25,438 Posts
Big_John: Where is the category "If she can walk and talk" I will date her?



Or just plain breathing and has a pulse....wink roll eyes grin
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Dec 22, 2008 11:03 PM CST which are you more inclined to date
LACali
LACaliLACaliSouthern California, California USA3 Threads 936 Posts
Hugz_n_Kissez: Or just plain breathing and has a pulse....


And a couple of 'em I've dated I wondered even about the pulse...
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Dec 23, 2008 12:14 AM CST which are you more inclined to date
Hugz_n_Kissez
Hugz_n_KissezHugz_n_KissezSomeplace, Ontario Canada59 Threads 2 Polls 25,438 Posts
LACali: And a couple of 'em I've dated I wondered even about the pulse...



Now that's bad...that would make them neck and neck with a corpse then....wave wink roll eyes rolling on the floor laughing uh oh wow
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Dec 26, 2008 12:43 AM CST which are you more inclined to date
Drewski
DrewskiDrewskiOlds, Alberta Canada9 Threads 343 Posts
Alive. Must be alive (as in not a biddy clinging to the past.) I also tend to shy away from recently split (six months or less) of anything, widows included as it takes time to get over things and become your own person again.

From the list, if I were to pick one that I was shying away from I would have to say 'never married' as there is something strange in my age group about somebody that has dodged bullets for fifty odd years yet never had a serious relationship.

Very strange indeed.
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