I agree , its one of the things I enjoy about these forums, seeing other peoples opinions and point of views. I truly have learned alot from the people on here
regardless of the rest , having a connection is important, and you shouldnt feel bad about not pursuing further interaction. I turned 40 this year as well and you would think we would have it all figured out by now but i find I learn something everyday and whats funny is interacting with people here and reading people's opinions and there point of views both men and women whether I agree or disagree has taught me alot about myself and some of misconceptions I have had guess things arent so black and white like i use to think wish you luck in finding that someone for you
I agree that she made the choice she felt was right for her.
"first" anything , phone convo's, meet ups etc can be very nerve wracking and sometimes people act a little differently then they normally would in everyday life, and that I for one have been guilty of babbling on and on almost forgetting to breath in between sentences lol and I have had the same experience as well as the all consuming awkward silence and in most situations I am glad that I was not judged and did not judge as "not such a great person" because some of them turned out to be really good friends whom I enjoy tremendously with whom we are able to laugh at ourselves and each other, I could have been very easily misjudged. NOT saying that he was , just saying there could more to it, and there is no right or wrong in deciding to or not to pursue further interaction, just sharing that I had similar experiences and though some didnt turn into more some turned into great friendships that I am glad to have.
he could have just been nervous, me being a talker Id much rather them talk a lot then not say anything at all , silence is soo awkward , though I understand being a wee bit irritated about not being able to get a word in, but I have been guilty of that myself, luckily for me they didn't care and still seemed to enjoy speaking to me blabbering and all.
But agree you still need to feel some kind of connection.
RE: going nowhere fast