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RE: Do we take CS forums too seriously?

Good point. I think you're right DodgeBabe! Funny how just having a few days off and then coming back on gets you thinking: what the heck was THAT all about? I guess as you say, when you become totally embroiled in it, it can get taken far too seriously! Here's to more fun, chilled posts.....

RE: name 3 things

Warm sun on my shoulders
Friends by my side
My two wonderful sons

RE: This time, I found the strength to walk away

The age thing can definitely be a complicating factor. It sounds like he really does care for you a lot, as evidenced by the fact that he introduced you to family and friends, but he's torn because perhaps there are other things he would like in his future that you can't give him. I had a long term on/off relationship with a much younger guy after my divorce, but I realised it wasn't going to work simply because of where we both were AT in our lives. He now has a serious gf more his own age, and we've maintained a friendship...

I'm sorry Thalassa - love can really hurt sometimes. But, you seem to have a great attitude and I agree with you that continuing to live your life with passion, and doing what YOU want instead of withdrawing from the world or following societal norms, is the only way to live!

RE: Relationship with a foreign person ?!

Yes, I think it does seem to be easier for people in the UK and Europe to visit each other. It's a little more complicated (and expensive) if you're in South Africa or Australia, I think.... But as people have said, where there's a will, there's a way.

It's just that for those of us who are parents, it definitely complicates matters. It simply isn't that simple to up and start anew in a different continent (especially when you're older), and it works both ways. So, isn't it better to just stick to a friendship in this situation, where in the long run, you are unlikely to meet each other??

RE: When do you log on to ConnectingSingles?

It depends.... I work flexitime, so it depends how busy I am during the day. I've been trying to limit the time, as it did start becoming rather addictive! Lately I've been spending an hour or two in the late afternoon/evening, then logging off to do other stuff. Same goes for the weekend - but generally have more time then!

RE: Have you ever started a thread or made a post you later regretted?

Oh well, we're only human.... and we show different sides of ourselves all the time on these posts. Don't be embarrassed - we've all done it!!!

RE: Fate?...Karma?...Effort?

Top bit was c/o Blues63!

RE: Fate?...Karma?...Effort?

Sorry, just wanted to make this clear - the posting went wrong somehow. I did not post the top part, only the bottom bit....

"Yes, I tend to agree with you. We always have a choice!"

I don't think we ALWAYS have a choice about what happens to us, but we do have a choice in how we respond to that... I am also going to read up about Frank Herbert - sounds interesting!

RE: Consolidating Your Love Way Too Early

Oh dear! Sorry I hurt your feelings Col! .... but you don't have to resort to THIS! Jeez, when I see those urinals all lined up like that, it makes me glad I'm a woman!!

RE: Fate?...Karma?...Effort?

Our Western interpretation of 'Karma' is a little inaccurate. The 'what goes around, comes around' concept, in reality, is quite false. Bad things happen to good people and good things happen to bad people. We can see this everyday.

Karma, as was once explained to me by a philosophy post-graduate, is the concept of 'where one is now can be traced back to a simple decision one made some time in the past'. This, I believe to be true.

Predestiny is a rather nebulous abstraction. The course of one's life is a series of responses to random environmental events and choices. To believe this is pre-ordained is quite illogical.

To paraphrase Frank Herbert, 'In a universe of infinite size, and of infinite time, infinite possibilities exist.'
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Yes... I tend to agree with you. We always have a choice...

RE: Consolidating Your Love Way Too Early

Yes I agree! only kidding!!!!!!!!!

RE: Consolidating Your Love Way Too Early

Hmmmm, yes I think it could be a bit of a thorn in your side if it all goes pear shaped! Rather stick to private mails, I reckon...

RE: When did you accept the life you have? ............

I haven't and I won't. I will always be looking for more... Not to say that I don't live in the moment and enjoy what I have, I just feel that it's important to keep growing, exploring and learning...

RE: Would you have a 3some?

Glad to hear that! Isn't there an age limit on studs???!!!

RE: Would you have a 3some?

Which 4?? ... and are you serious that pic is of your younger brother? If so, why would he allow you to use his pic, and why aren't you using yours?? Hmmmmm, would be a bit like putting a pic of my gorgeous niece who looks like Keira Knightly on here... I would certainly get attention, but kind of under false pretences? Come on TB, we want to see YOU up here - warts and all!!!!!

RE: I sent that?

Oops, not sure what happened... Yes, have also done a few silly things that I later regretted! After a few toots, one tends to get a lot braver (and more stupid)!!!

RE: would you eat another human if you were starving?

I would have to be verrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrry verrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrry desperate!

RE: Do you like the French accent ?

pssst Thanks for the champagne... I loved it esp with that hint of cassis.

.... and I think you have beautiful eyes!

RE: would you.....

No, if he didn't have a spare and I had forgotten mine, would rather use my finger with some toothpaste on!!!!

RE: everybody listen!!!serious but with smile,

... anyone got a dictionary around here????

RE: Join me in wishing jbibiza a speedy recovery

Wow, I don't know you, but so sorry about what happened. It sounds like it was a terrible ordeal. Wishing you strength and love and lots of patience to go through all the necessary rehabiliation...

RE: Apart from the obvious, which body parts are most sensitive and responsive?

I agree! Neck, ears, nibbling down tummy, inner thighs, bottom... the whole body becomes a burning cauldron of desire when one is turned on!!!!

RE: Is viewing a profile

Yup, I agree!

RE: Hi, I know this is a daft question but - WOULD YOU SLEEP WITH ME???

You are clearly an elephant misrepresenting yourself as a human. No, I would not sleep with you - I might get crushed!

RE: TIME MACHINE!

I luuuuuuuurve Blackadder! Did not see that episode, but it sounds hilarious...

RE: Are you respectful, honest, loveable, and trustworthy ?

I won't take that personally!!!! There are indeed some lovely Aussie girls!

RE: What are you most thankful for

Wow, really? Another gorgeous East Rand woman (thinking Charlize Theron, that other lovely actress, etc)... Don't worry, we all need a kick every now and then! Good luck and keep in touch....

RE: I've booked to meet SummerUK, Milan-London return, yay!...

Surely the trains can't be THAT expensive? What about renting a car for a couple of days? The distances aren't that far compared to Australia or even South Africa!!! Could be a nice way of seeing a bit more of the country... Then you could go to Italy together? Good luck with your trip, and sure you can make a plan to meet...

RE: What are you most thankful for

Wow, methinks... You are a wonderful, strong woman indeed! When I read about stories like yours, I am extremely thankful for everything I have. Especially my two cute and wonderful boys, my supportive ex husband, my fabulous women friends, my loving animals...

RE: TIME MACHINE!

I would love to go back to Kenya in the early 20th century - let's say 1915 to early 1930s, and have a mad, passionate affair with Denys Finch-Hatton instead of Karen Blixen! I love being in the bush with all our wonderful wild animals, and I would especially love going flying over the Serengeti in his gipsy moth open-air plane....... I loved the clothes, the excitement, the pink champagne and gin & tonics... So romantic!!!