I know this is a touchy subject, but I am with you on this one. I don't want to tip toe though the holidays hoping I won't offend someone by saying Merry Christmas. It is a most joyous time in the Christian Calendar 2nd to Easter. We should not be embarssed to celebrate our faith.
Lorraine.. as for somthing to do on Christmas day.. try volunteering at a soup kitchen that day. Not only will you be giving the community a beautiful gift of your time, the Christian faith is built on giving of ourselves to others...just a thought..
I would not relocate. I have a life here, with my Mom and Grandchildren, and job. I own a house and have worked very hard to have what I do. Even though my children are all grown up I still could not leave. If my children leave that is for them to decide, but I would not be the one to move. I do have one daughter who lives out of town, I might consider moving there when I retire to be closer to her, but that is a few years away.
I think it might make a diference how many children you have. I raised my 3 children on my own. 2 are out on thier own and now I have 1 left and a grandchild living with me. There were times when the kids were growing up that I had to be in 3 different places at the same time with their activities. it takes planning and asking for help when you need it. Of course it was a joy to raise them and a frustration all at the same time. I am so proud of my kids, as they have grown up to be independant contributing members of society. My kids who are out on their own, still find the time to call Mom very ofter, so I guess I did ok by them!!
Remember you are not alone and that is what friends and family are for. Some days it feels like you are all alone.. but the journey with your kids is so well worth the time and effort you put into it.
I would tell people that I met on line, if I ever get the chance to meet someone!! I have to still get past the first email!! Have not met anyone off this site yet!
My 2 cents worth. I usually look for a gentleman a couple of years younger than myself. I find I have more in common with them than men my age or older. In my experience (now older men don't give me a hassle here as I am only talking about my own experience) the older men didn't want to do stuff. They were content to sit at home. But maybe I just didn't meet the right older men.
I would like to know the views of TT and others for couples that co-habitate then break up... they are going through the same separation anxiety as those that have a marriage end..without the piece of paper. Would you date them? Just wondering. They can have the same baggage as someone that was legally married with a piece of paper.
I guess the first meeting is not really a "date" per say but rather an meeting to discover if you have common interests in order to persue a real date. If this is what you mean by a date then it is ok for either party to spend money on the other. But for a first meeting, I would not expect a whole bunch of money to be spend by either party.
Lorraine, well I don't like men to spend their money on me before I know if I like them or not, so by having a walk in the park no one has to put out any money, I don't drink alcohol.. so the wining or buying me a brew would not work! I am very independant and pay my own way.... so yes it is fun being a woman we can make our own choices, and my choices are not necessarily your choices!!
I always always reply to either a flower or email.. even if it is just to say thank you. The sender has taken the time to send an email, or flower, I can at least acknowledge their effort. I was brought up not to be rude intentionally..I wish others would be as considerate.
I hate bridges. When going to Niagara Falls from London I do not do the Burlington Skyway. If I happen to be driving and I come acorss a bridge I will drive over it.. holding my breath all the way and sometimes closing my eyes!! lol. If I can avoid a bridge I will. However I was a passenger going over the Confederation bridge about a year ago and it wasn't too bad.. maybe I am getting over my fear!!
I'm having trouble getting past the first email!!!
But a perfect 1st date for me would be one in the afternoon.. say a walk in the park which can be done in any season..(except in really rainy weather). Then if the meeting goes well you can still have time for a dinner where you can continue getting to know one another...
You are right to be upset for someone not letting you know what their marital status is until the 2nd date. That is why I always make sure people know what my status is, then they can decide if it is an issue for them or not...
Hey I have been separated for 15 years... and not divorced. I have been separated now longer than I was ever married. My "ex" lives with his partner and she know that we are not divorced, doesn't seem to bother her. Actually have had boyfriends chuckle that the didn't have to marry me as I was already married! Any time I tell a potential boyfriend that I hve been separated for so long they don't seem bothered by it. I don't think it is anyone else's business why we are not divorced... unless I make it your business!!
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RE: I need prepared recipes to freeze for winter ideas!
What about tourtiere?. I try freezing home made egg rolls and they very seldom make it to the freezer. Everyone loves them so much..Christine