In my experience...... albeit it very limited (!!!) the answer is yes! My own surveys are only a drop in the ocean compared with some friends of mine who lived in various countries with a black population. Now they never did go back.....
Doesnt the crossing take 18 hours on that route?? So it would be a weekend thing then! Im not allowed away for the entire weekend............ But can i put in a wine order???!!! J
I remember all those places..... I worked beside Durty Nellies and frequented Fibbers and Shannon Shamrock! If we were feeling really MAD we used to hit Teds on the Main st! Dem were the Days!!! J
Jim I really appreciate you commenting again. I knew it was just your way of being nice to the guy. But read the post cold!! It made no sense to anyone new!!I had half an idea as i had too much time on my hands last week and read through old ie posts.... but for those who dont have time it was irrelevant! And the swearing... tut tut tut!!! How could u, thats the irish coming out in you!! J
Hey Bamboo! Just wiping myself down after the onslaught! There is nothing at all wrong with dating anyone of any age if it makes you both happy! I have dated much younger men and had a really great time. If the buzz is there, go for it I say! Good luck... J
Well as you will see from my post, I did say that anyone who wantsto be involved in that in joke, was more than welcome to be. I am also sure the gentleman took no offense either. I am new on here, and have read through a lot of the ie forums. I notice a lot of people saying how quiet it is in here, then if someone new posts, it very quickly goes down a different route and the original posters subject gets lost. We newbies dont have a clue about whats been going on and we just want to chat about things in general, not in jokes. The reality whether you like it or not is we havent a clue about mammy and daddy!! IT IS A PUBLIC FORUM!!
Cant anyone on here ask a legitimate question without it being jumped on by this imaginary mammy daddy daughter thing. I for one just dont find that amusing at this stage. This poor guy probably has no clue what you are on about. Not everyone wants to be involved in your little scenario. You are all more than entitled to engage in it, but how about making the guy feel welcome by just answering his question without rattling on about something he hasnt a clue about in all probability. This happens constantly, and inevitably the original poster backs off...... Maybe more people would post and get involved in the forums if they thought they would get a straightforward exchange of views/opinions instead of what happened here. Jilly.
I am tall.... and prefer a tall man for the reason that I like to feel feminine. But suspect its a lot to do with my own insecurities more than anything else!!!!
Well apparently there are lots of attached women on the pull as well! I think its a case of not happily married, but settling to stick together for financial/kids/religious reasons or whatever. So then there is a gap, be it physical or emotional that needs filled. Where better than the anonymity of the internet to fill that gap.... Its not what we all dreamt of when we were 10 tho , is it?!!! J
Each to there own I suppose....... I have spoken to attached men who assure me they have no shortage of women more than willing to engage in a no strings attached meeting! Supply and demand rule I suppose.....
Im not sure how successful this guy is as hes been around lots of sights according to my sources!! Apparently, he sees it as a plus that he is upfront about it! My version of a REAL man isnt one that trolls dating sites looking to get laid behind his wifes back... Maybe Im too harsh in my judgement tho...
Never noticed that..... but sure hey! Why not?! In my defence, I just didnt fill that age thing in obvioulsy(must try harder!!) however those of you who filled in the upper limit must have and left it at 18! Thats my story and I am STICKIN' with it!
OK...just a question then! Why would you put 18 to 40 in your profile if you are not looking for young girls? Your very much not alone in this I might add, so not an attack! Is it just that all men would date an 18 year old given half a chance??!! J
I am beginning to think my posts were confused with the lady who did post to say "wow.... take it easy", or along that line. That was the post you replied to saying you were well aware of the obstacles.
My reason for asking if you had met was not to be negative, but to admire your bravery! I am always interested in the differences that make the world go round! I would never do what you are doing as I think I always want to provide myself with a buffer if things go wrong in life! I am sure this has protected me, but probably also prevented me from some positive experiences! I might go and get a job and my own place and see how it goes, but think I would be too nervous to take the plunge you are taking! You seem like a lovely person with your head on your shoulders though and I really hope this turns into to a fairytale for you.
I havent had any bad experience like you mentioned. (That buffer works for me!!). But have a couple of friends online who for one reason or another didnt meet for a long time and built up the relationship over the phone only to be disappointed. But you know sometimes the only thing to do is to grab life and run with it....
Not going to waste any more time trying to get you to understand the meaning of my posts.... You are not the one moving so what you think isnt important.
As I said..... there was a lot of negativity coming my way from that poster. Since when do we not post if our opinions are different?! That would be very boring....
As I said to same poster, my original post was wishing you both well, but she preferred to accuse me of telling you not to do what you are doing! Not in a million years would I ever try to tell anyone, especially a total stranger what to do. I hope that you read my posts as they were intended, with no negativity at all. What the other poster thinks doesnt concern me as she isnt the one doing it!
I repeat for the benefit of your friend (!) Wish you all the luck with your new life.
Pushing my personal thoughts into their business? They expressed themselves in a public forum, we are not all obliged to agree with each other in here and I am sure the couple in question wouldnt expect that. There was nothing negative in my post. If u choose to take it that way go right ahead.....
Accusing someone of pushing their personal thoughts on someone else is judgemental and negative. Leave out the JMO in your posts if u r going to do that.....
I wasnt aware that i told anyone they were making a mistake. Maybe u cud point out where i said that. If u read further back u will see that i wished them luck. I merely made the same point u just did by highlighting that i wouldnt do this... I didnt imply that they shoudnt.
Saying i wouldnt do it is not the same thing as telling someone they are making a mistake.
Dont feel u r the only one...... thats why i asked if this was a first meeting! Thought i might have missed something. Id be a bit more cautious i think! Maybe a few holidays and weekends first! But i suppose at that distance its do or die..... Really hope the love goggles stay on!
Thats the oldies for you!! What I find interesting as i get older is that 19, 29, 39, 49 59..... our hearts and feelings dont change! Nor do we get more more sense in this matter!!! We all just have to do our best.....
(Just for the record, thats the only thing that doesnt change... everything else drops!!! So enjoy 19... )
RE: why do people lead you on in a relationship lets say..........
Don't agree...... I think avoiding the scene and the hurt that backing off would cause are be the main reasons for leading someone on. J