I haven't been looking for anyone, really. I just go along day by day and take things as they come. Mostly I am contacted by men who are younger than me, but still older than my oldest son. Age is merely a state of mind, not a number.
Having friends and family around you doesn't fulfill a deeper need in you. At times I feel lonely when I am never alone. Until we get what we need things will remain the same.
Although I am here on CS I don't hold onto any hope that I will meet someone here. I just go on living the single life and who knows someone real may surprise us. Either way I am not missing anything.
Anytime you ever find yourself in a relationship like this one there is only one thing you can do.........drop it like a bad habit. Stay in and you will get more of the same, but that can even get worse. Don't call her again as another will find your qualities endearing.
We can no longer take for granted that whatever small town we live in is our children will be safe. The worst is that for every person who takes down our lives, there will be someone new to carry on at another school.
Here in America Thanksgiving is a big holiday for family and friends to share. What makes things more special is when families share their time willingly as opposed to having to fulfill a court ordered document over children's time.
It would be a great thing if families spend time together rather than rush through their meal to get out for the Thanksgiving Day early "Black Friday" sales to shop for Christmas. I hope that the retailers desire to make money doesn't replace the spirit of Thanksgiving.
Of course this is just my opinion, but Obama inherited the problems left by George W. Bush. It has taken much of the first 4 years to weed through that and it may take the next 4 years to clean up. Considering that you have a Democratic President and a majority run Republican Congress he will have an uphill battle. I think we would all be worse off if we had Romney as our Republican President with a full Republican Congress. Rather than a landslide we may have some balance.
I have been thinking about you lately wondering if things are turning around for you. I'm not living high, my granddaughter and I are still getting by, and there has not been any man in our lives either. You can survive as long as you are not willing to give up. Hang in there!
I wouldn't say you are stupid, maybe a glutton for punishment. Seriously, it's cool that you haven't given up on love. I have not given up on love, but I am not looking for it.
I had a similar experience last January. I had long and out of shape hair. I asked to have it trimmed up and before I knew it the hair dresser had cut it all off. I have that pic posted with my profile and have been told to let it grow back. Trust me I did just that. I hated that I could not do anything with it, but I told her it was alright and still tipped her anyway. I am very careful to specify that I just want the ends trimmed now that it has grown out. I figure that she was having a day and God knows I have had them too.
It's refreshing to read about someone who has not only found love again, but is willing to give it a try. At some point we all have to go through the rough patches to appreciate things, and learn from the experience. All the best wishes to you.
I can't speak for the cowboy, cowgirl values, but as a city girl I have those same values. Some say I am a dreamer, but I'm sure that I'm not the only one. I am teaching my granddaughter the same values so it won't become a thing of the past.
I see that this lovely lady has eluded you once again. May I offer some sound advice? When at first you don't succeed lower your expectations, then see what happens.
I guess I can say that I had been hurt in the past and only time can heal those wounds. If your intentions are true then you can wait for more to develop, but be mindful that there are no guarantees that things will come around.
Very well written. I have the wisdom of experience and the heart I possessed when I was still a teen-ager. I have the chance do to things over and not repeat my past mistakes.
I had what was obtainable and unfortunately I made some bad choices. Maybe I will meet someone on CS and perhaps not. Either way I am at a good point in my life on my own.
I have to wonder if you are waiting for the right woman to find you or have to tried to send emails to anyone? Its all true that what you are looking for in a woman may be what other women want in a man. I suppose I am no exception and I go with the flow, but if an opening is made I will not turn it down.
Years ago I met a guy who said he wanted all the things you are looking for, but as I sat in front of him he never realized that I too wanted the same things. I moved on and for all I know he may not have found what he claimed he wanted. Food for thought.
I totally agree! People assume that because I have been alone for 5 years that I am desperate or in come cases I need to be with someone because they feel that need. I am happy being alone, but one day that may change if someone comes into my life. Should that happen I still want to have my alone time to do the things that make me happy.
When I was married to a red neck the list of bad habits was endless. He did the nose thing (so gross), using the yard for a car grave site, and on and on.
There isn't anything stopping you, but you from seeking a relationship. In truth, no one is past the age of raising a family. You could meet someone with children. In my case I am raising a granddaughter. This began after my divorce and while I was still in college. Raising a second family is not how I had envisioned my future, but it is the toughest job I will ever love. Good luck in your personal search.
For me it matters not how you look or what you do, but what lies beneath. Not many people judge others this way I agree. It all seems to be about how you look, what you do, and if you have children to care for. If you don't pass this criterion then you are passed over. It is nice to hear from someone who apparently looks deeper for a soul.
I happen to like the way you think as this is how it went for me with both marriages. I think it would also be fitting to play Queen's, "Another One Bites the Dust."
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Remember beauty is in the eye of the beholder.