Just wait until you have written a bestseller and made lots of money - then you can rent out your current abode and live somewhere else for a while and see how you like it.
I'm the opposite. I hate moving and renting and finally made up my mind after 10 years to settle down here. There are some things I'll never get used to, but I love my little home and have no intention of moving again EVER.
I do realise that worthy causes do need financing. I often donate time (more so for community and fun things) which I find do important as well. I sometimes give money to some local causes but it's usually small money these organisations are looking for.
It would be nice if love is like that, but I don't think it is realistic.
No one is perfect, 2 people have 2 different lives with different values, preferences etc.
Personally I'm happy to find someone compatible to spend time with, love and be loved and have both people working on making it last. As much as I would want it, I do believe a "forever" is rare - and I'm talking love, not sharing living space.
Doesn't mean I don't wish you (and myself) to find someone like that.
Seriously, I'm not allowed to eat sugar. A friend gave me a package 2 weeks ago and I shared it with my friends kids. They were delighted, but I would have eaten them myself over time if I was allowed. Buy now chocolate without added sugar and hope no one brings too much nice stuff to work.
These days, if someone asks me, they will get an honest answer.
I find not many people do ask, so I really try to keep my mouth shut.
I do find some things about the new technology awkward. Someone wanted to meet you, they had to pick up the courage and ask for you phone number (and your parents to hand it to you). These days, they can make contact via FB, other social sites and I just ask myself, how the HECK did you get the idea that I could be thrilled to hear from you? Why not talk to me face to face when you actually had the opportunity?
Trying to meet like-minded people is good. Is there an active church group in your area? You like horses, are there groups doing trekking? I find meeting someone in social situation and just being sociable and chatting a good way of actually getting to know someone.
I know these days that "trying" to meet someone never works for me. Socialising, heading out with friends and getting to chat to lots of different people - and then realising, oh this one in interesting is what works for me best at this stage.
FB is there for EVERYONE to see - so I wouldn't put up anything I didn't want someone to see, let it be a guy or an employer (btw. employers do look at it as well!).
I do find his behaviour with shouting unacceptable, but I do find it strange as well that you say that you are in a relationship for the last 6 month and have no indication of this on your profile here - your profile is still active "for business" by the look of it.
Sometimes acquaintances to get out and about and have fun with is exactly what I need. Doesn't mean I don't have this with my friends (and I often take my best buddy along with me to others), but it is important to have a variety of people to do a variety of different things with.
Hiya Biff, my circle of friends got small and that's the way I let it happen during the last number of years. I'm close to my family, I can always rely on them and on a few close friends.
I have acquaintances, people I socialise with, people I chat with (RL and here), I do like going out to meet people on the weekends, but prefer quiet evenings at home during the week.
There are people I would like to meet for a coffee and a chat from here (and have already met a good few), but I do concentrate to spend time with people in RL.
If 2 people want to be together these things are up to themselves. I wouldn't be interested in someone with a big age difference, but it's none of my business what other people do. If 2 people find each other and are happy, I would simply be happy for them.
It's Sunday morning, I'm lying in a warm, cuddly bed, life is good, so not having to get over anything - just getting up laters and meeting a friend for lunch and another one for coffee.
If it's any consolation, I do like you and the missus.
No, I'm not afraid of commitment. I wasn't ever with someone where I had the feeling to give up anything - a partner is a positive addition to my life.
When I'm with someone, I was never interested in even looking at another guy or have this "the grass is always greener" attitude. Know a good few people that do and I do think that some of them will either end up alone or regret some choices they made.
If I meet someone I like and could see a future in a relationship, I will give it a go. Being realistic and taking the time to get to know someone is not a guarantee, but it helps.
Hi wen, I can understand where you are coming from. There are cultural differences, but it wouldn't be a common occurrence where I come from - someone would need to "mess up" to have kids taken away (if they are small and not already young adults studying or working away).
A red flag for me is all these guys that have kids but aren't married. I do realise that unplanned pregnancies can happen and things don't work out sometimes - but I'm surprised of the big numbers where it "didn't work out". I do have sympathy for guys that are in their kids life and that were married and at least gave it a try.
RE: why promise forever?
Nope, the sane good guys looking for a relationship just all married years ago.