arneal Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Glad you had a good time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgo Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Glad you had a good time! I hope the 2nd date is even better! I had another guy contact me through Facebook. We've been chatting quite a bit the past few days. The guy I was dating wants to go out tomorrow or Saturday. I think we're leaning more towards the friend zone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arneal Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Nothing wrong with making some friends along the way, Virgo -- hope 'the one' shows up for you though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgo Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 We ended up not getting together for our talk. I figured if he really wanted to talk he would have rescheduled a time. I didn't contact him. The two guys I'm talking to are around my age, tall, and active. I thought that was funny since we were talking about that. One is 6'6 and the other is 6'4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgo Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 I debated cancelling my date for tonight, but I'm glad I didn't. Really nice guy, complete gentleman. We both mentioned going out again. The reason I debated, I wasn't in the best mental state. I took my dad to the ER around 10am and was with him until 5pm. The MRI showed brain damage from multiple mini strokes and alcohol abuse. For those who don't know, my mom died 3 months before my husband. She had ALS. It's going to be a long, hard road with my dad. I just don't feel strong enough this time. Everyone is waiting for ME to take control. Completely baffles me! I already started looking into obtaining a power of attorney. Next steps will be moving assests, assisted living, and selling my childhood home. My dad is 66. From the years of alcohol abuse they are saying his brain is comparable to a 85 year old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arneal Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 You are in my thoughts, Virgo. Becoming a parent for our parents is tough. I am an only child and my mom is back east, so it is a constant thing on my mind. Glad you had a good date though! Good for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SemperFidelis Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 Well you guys. I will be joining you in the online dating world soon enough. Shit just ended with NG after 14months. I need a break, but I also don't want to avoid the hard work of dating....so I will probably start up sooner than later, maybe in a couple weeks once I see what my new school schedule is like....but then again maybe sooner because I am a curious bird. I am really trying to not be discouraged by all this.....I mean wow. Giving another man a fair shot is going to really test me....it's going to be hard But I must try to be as fair as I want to be treated. *deep breath* I'll keep everyone informed of whatever online dating adventures I have, lol. But deep down I am hoping I just meet someone in the real world..... That's how I met LH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arneal Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 Semper -- you will find a guy who is there for you as you will be for him. I think there are opportunities for online dating to be the jumping off point to meeting a good person in the real world. NG and I met online, messaged on the site, had one phone conversation to firm up face to face meeting plans, and followed through. I hope that it will be a long-lasting situation (it's been about seven months now) but realize there are no guarantees. However, I totally agree with you that continued online back and forth is ... weird ... Hope you find a special situation sooner rather than later and that any adventures are fun and harmless. I know that you will come back with something entertaining though because you are so good with words Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgo Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 Semper, all of my dates have either been from meeting through friends or Facebook. I haven't ventured into online dating yet. The guy who I met up with Friday is talking about getting together Wednesday. I'll keep you posted. I'm still chatting with the other guy, but he is dating someone. Stepping back a bit. I do enjoy talking to him though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arneal Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 I am cheering for you, Sunshine! You go, girl! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trying2breathe Posted December 27, 2016 Share Posted December 27, 2016 Sunshine Glad to hear that you followed through with an injunction and protective order. Thank you for sharing your experience with what must have been a frightening time! To better times ahead with good, kind, and respectful people! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trying Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Sunshine what an awful ordeal for you to go through. I am so glad you had the strength and insight to follow through and protect yourself. I hope you can begin to put this in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momtokam Posted December 28, 2016 Author Share Posted December 28, 2016 Sunshine my friend, you are a strong woman. Biggest hugs.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momtokam Posted December 28, 2016 Author Share Posted December 28, 2016 First date suggestion after initial meet and greet.... "Would you be up for coming to my place tonight and chilling?" Sigh..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klim Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 mtk...reminds me of a guy in the summer who tried to convince me that coming to his house for a hot tub was a good first date!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momtokam Posted December 28, 2016 Author Share Posted December 28, 2016 Klim, I am at a loss to understand some of these men. The sad part is, it must work for them or they wouldn't suggest these things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trying2breathe Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Guy I've seen twice asked me for dinner at his place - not ready yet for that. He has yet to ask me out for dinner - I'd be happy to share the check. Whatever ...... :-\ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portside Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 Klim, I am at a loss to understand some of these men. The sad part is, it must work for them or they wouldn't suggest these things. It does work - that's why they do it. Some 'Ladies' say similar things too. Not everyone is a decent guy/gal. If you are in the dating market for any length of time, you'll run into one. It's no different than high school except for the fact that the players are older. Good luck - Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wecouldbeheros Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 Think this crosses over the gender gap, maybe it's the day and times, but I've seen an equal number on both sides. Online complicates it, and imo accelerates it, because it's so easy to multiple date, so many seem brave with their approach, because there's always someone who will listen. Just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momtojandj Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Make it go away ! After a hiatus from online , I went back. So far 2 scammers, a lot from states far away . And the topper today I see a guy that looks familiar, because his wife and him come to my gym class . I know both of them . I seriously want to stick pins in my eyes , it would be less painful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arneal Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Momto - there are some major creeps in the world. When my first husband died, my nextdoor neighbor's husband tried to get my attention. Ew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgo Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 I'm already losing interest. I'm not as patient with the crap anymore. Not interested in drama or games. I'm good by myself. If the guy doesn't add to my life...bu...bye! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momtokam Posted January 3, 2017 Author Share Posted January 3, 2017 Sorry momtojandj. I found scammers galore this round too. Pins in my eyes....Yup! Way less painful! Virgo, Yup, I have lost all my patience as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momtokam Posted January 3, 2017 Author Share Posted January 3, 2017 Random Happy New Year texts came in on NYE..... One from Mr "Can't meet you for coffee because I don't know when I'll finish from the gym". Second from Mr "Come to my place and chill on a first date". Yes, I laughed! 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virgo Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 I got a Happy New Year text from all of the guys I've dated. Plus a text from from a guy that I haven't been out with. He was out with his girlfriend. 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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