It's the emotional scarring from a physically abusive relationship that remain with you forever. No matter how much they fade over time, they are always there.
Before moving to NSW I lived in SA and was a single mother with three young children. A friend suggested joining Parents Without Partners as a way of meeting people in a similar situation to myself.
There are lots of branches throughout Adelaide and surrounding areas. They hold regular informal coffee meetings and kids are always welcome. Their focus is on a relaxed friendly environment and includes the kids in many activities...ie: bbq's, picnics, fun days, zoo visits etc. Also, every couple of weeks there is a night out for the adults and Parent's Without Parter groups from all over are welcome and often join in. Sometimes these nights out include going dancing, dinner at restaraunts or casual pancake nights at a member's house...just to mention a few.
It's a nice way to meet people and include your children at the same time.
I don't believe age matters. If we start limiting the people that we may be attracted to by their age (financial status, occupation, the area they live etc ) alot of people are going to miss out. Sure age can have some influence but in all honesty, it's their soul you are either attracted to or not.
If someone has a good heart and soul, and the chemistry is there....then age doesn't factor into it.
The easiness of it all. Being with someone where you are both comfortable and there are none of those awkward silences, a guy that can hold a decent conversation without struggling or trying to impress. I know it can be difficult on a first date though as nerves tend to creep in.
Someone who looks you at you when talking and has that little twinkle in his eye is a bonus.
So on a first date I guess I expect both of us to be confortable with each other and just kick back and enjoy the experience, have a few laughs along the way.
I am a very independent person, to the point of being stubbornly so (typical Taurean) and at times this can make a man feel as if he is not wanted/needed.
Living on my own for so long I have had to become independent on many levels and I find it difficult to allow others to do things for me. I think at times this can be off-putting to my male friends. So, yes my independence has been a problem to others in the past.
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