Yes I do care, but I realise that there are many reasons why some do not post a photo, that's their choice and I respect that. I have read profiles without photos when I've received a flower or message, but personally I wouldn't pursue any interest shown without a photo.
Scottishlass was right when she said everybody gets old, so why worry when younger folk look at us oldies with pity/disgust/fear...whatever.
Nobody in sound health truly feels their age until that look in the mirror and we think, that's not me surely! Leo mentioned being flattered by attention from younger women, I am flattered by any attention regardless of age.
I have wrinkles, a few grey hairs and extra pounds, nay inches, than I had when I was in my thirties, but I have good health, a happy life, great friends, interesting job.....and no angst about ageing.
The few long-term partners I have had have been very different so I don't think this applies to me. However, I do believe that women in particular who have been in abusive relationships often fall headlong into another. This could be because they have been robbed of self esteem and are very fragile which abusers sense and are naturally attracted to.
Isn't that what we are doing when we date, discovering who we are suited to? Can we really decide how many relationships we intend to have in order to find somebody we want to be with forever? It's just not that simple otherwise there would be nobody on this site or any other dating site, we'd all be too busy dating and counting!
I had many dates during my teenage years (I married at 18) but I don't think they made me any the wiser about successful, long lasting relationships. I had one with my ex husband, well at least it was successful for about 20 years.
Now that I have fewer dates.....much fewer I feel that I know what type of man suits me, or maybe I'm just more picky!
Most of the warning signs in the OP are classic traits of jealousy and possessiveness, physical violence may or may not be present in this type of relationship.
I recognise most having had this type of relationship quite recently, but the hardest part is recognising that it is toxic and you have to get out. It took me almost three years and I still have feelings for the man concerned which baffles everybody who has never experienced it.
Monday morning, so when you return relaxed from your weekend in the country think of me in cold, dark Russia trudging to work through the snow, avoiding wild packs of dogs and breathing in heavily polluted air in the industrial town where I work!
It was beautiful weather when I left Murcia last Sunday.
Well I have to go and I'm not flying with Ryanair but BMI so I'm allowed 20k hold and hand baggage is judged by dimensions and if you can lift it in the overhead locker unaided, not actual weight (hope I read that correctly on the website!). This means that I can sneak some extras in the hand baggage and hope somebody will help me lift it into the locker.
You have it all Ray don't you! You remind me a little of my son, he has all of those things too and appears cocky at times, but he also has a soft centre....just like you.
You will age like the rest of us though so don't get too cocky will you?
Elley I'm female, I'm leaving a warm climate for freezing weather in Russia requiring thick clothing and coats, I'm going for three months, I have my laptop......do you really think I could go with just a cabin bag?
Ryanair are the worst....their total baggage allowance (including hand luggage) is a measly 15k!
Thanks to everybody for the advice. I have new luggage, a little lighter, and I'm going to try to be ruthless with my packing for the next three months in Russia.
I've found that staff at some airports are much more lenient than others, it's a rip off in my opinion and one of my pet peeves, especially when you're boarding a half empty plane with just a couple of kilos over.
As I often go away for relatively long periods I have to pack enough for the duration so my choice of airline often depends on their baggage allowance as well as ticket price...both vary enormously and the cheap airlines sometimes work out more exppensive in the long run.
Can any other travellers recommend particularly light but durable luggage? I'm looking for new suitcases at the moment to take on my next trip to Russia.
I'm a people watcher too and I love imagining what their lives may be like. I also like looking at dress style...or lack of as the case may be, it can say a lot about people in my opinion.
As a woman I am often on the receiving end if I enter a bar or a cafe alone in some countries.....I don't like this at all and feel very uncomfortable.
Sadly some people are unable to apologise even when they know they have been in the wrong so good for you lisajane, that's not to say I believe you are solely responsible for whatever you are apologising for.
However, don't you think it is even more magnanamous when a person to whom an apology is given bears some responsibility, finds it in their heart not just to accept the apology but reciprocate?
Looking for a serious relationship.....not at the moment.
I can't believe I just posted on this thread, nobody cares about my relationship status except my mum and my kids, each of whom would prefer me to have a partner if the truth be told!
I'll let you all know anyway if I decide to marry again!
Wrong answer again to what?.....your perception about what the OP was referring to or my response to your very general crtiticism about the posts on the thread?
I give up, take your foul mood elsewhere Ship, I'm really surprised to see this side of you tonight, here and on your own thread. Still it proves CS forums do reveal true colours eventually.
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I feel that I know what type of man suits me, or maybe I'm just more picky!
most of the time!
RE: Do you care if someone has photo /???
Yes I do care, but I realise that there are many reasons why some do not post a photo, that's their choice and I respect that. I have read profiles without photos when I've received a flower or message, but personally I wouldn't pursue any interest shown without a photo.