I have had both, and adore animals. But in the last few years just cats. I work all day and have a smaller yard, so my lifestyle fits with a cat better. Currently have one.
Would love to get a dog as well, but I love the medium to larger breeds (spaniels and larger) that need a bit more room than I have here.
In Manitoba. Late summer and early fall. As long as you're away from bright lights (city). Even seen them while driving from Winnipeg back to Brandon on Trans-Canada highway. I can see them from my house, lots of hotels, bed & breakfasts around here.
I like who and where I am now. I'm comfortable with myself and my abilities. Know where I am somewhat lacking and willing to admit to it (has not always been the case). That has come with the years (and the mileage) it's a package deal.
Wouldn't worry too much about it. Could be that something unexpected came up and he hasn't been able to reply. Could be something else. But whatever, there are a lot of interesting people on here that you can get to know. I would suggest that you check some of the threads out, respond to a few of them, and get to know a few more people. He may come around and he may not - his loss right? In the meantime, who knows who you'll meet here...
My parents were married in 1939 and divorced in 1973 after being miserable together for a number of years and raising 5 kids (21 year span oldest to me) - they should have divorced sooner and maybe both would have found some peace. Mom died in 1974. Divorce was not acceptable then and family problems were not talked about as they are now. Mom was one of the few women who had her own business and could have supported herself if she had chosen to leave Dad. But she didn't.
Of the 5 kids - 4 married, 2 are still married (although one has been seperated and reconciled) and one is in the process of divorce. The other remains single - so far.
The options are more accepted now than they were then. Women are also more independent and self-sufficient, to be fair, not just the women, men too. I suppose while some have good intentions when they marry - they realise that 'forever' is a long time with someone. Especially if you're not happy.
Interesting concept but wouldn't that be like 'perpetually dating'?
Nothing wrong with dating someone forever - if that's what you both want.
Seems to me, you miss out on having someone right there with you. It would only happen if the timing was right for the both of you. On the other hand, having your own space would be nice. But the adjusting, compromising a little to allow someone else to be around you - isn't that part of a relationship (really, of any kind of relationship)?
Certainly if there were children involved - that would alter considerations again, wouldn't it?
You know, you could just get involved with someone who works different hours than you do, then you (in a sense) could still live apart together....
Been told my 'standards' are too high - I tend to think I'm not willing to settle for anything less than what feels right.
If that means that I remain single and at peace with myself - then so be it. Seen too many 'settle' into something just for the sake of having someone there - not sure they are really happy. To each his/her own.
I have a fairly simple life as it is. The car is newer but I have the basics and enjoy it that way. My family would like to see me have more (brothers particularly) but that's their way of showing they are comfortable and financially secure - I could do the shack in the mountains in a heartbeat but I would draw the line at the outhouse. Leave that for the company to enjoy that experience!
I have a safety zone, and a brick wall that I'm learning to break down a little at a time...
Not unbreakable - that's why the wall is there.
Getting to where I'm willing to take a chance again, but leery of trusting too much (especially before meeting them in person - can't get a good 'read' on them through the monitor).
The timeline is there - that's where the 'pot' comes in.
I think as a society, we make money a necessity. To live somewhere you need 'some' money. But there can be a craving to acquire more of it, more 'stuff' can be acquired with it. We want more so we have to make more.
The other things are 'nice' but not a necessity. There are always other ways - that was the point I was trying to make.
Money was the first to drop out - never a lot but always seem to have enough...
Health and love are close. But I would have to go with love. Love is always the answer. A person can lose the desire to live if their 'love' is gone from their side. Love can be a motivator to improve health.
Soy milk was where I started - my doctor was ecstatic - she did the tests and my time is coming - no big surprise. Figure getting a jump on it is a good thing. Surprisingly enough, my cat likes the vanilla soy milk too, she'll bug me for some.
I'm still learning more, lots of info on the 'web' and the companies that market the tofu have recipes and suggestions for using tofu in more traditional dishes that would otherwise include meat - some work for me, others don't.
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RE: CAT PERSON OR DOG PERSON?
I have had both, and adore animals. But in the last few years just cats. I work all day and have a smaller yard, so my lifestyle fits with a cat better. Currently have one.Would love to get a dog as well, but I love the medium to larger breeds (spaniels and larger) that need a bit more room than I have here.