| Life approaching 40
Posted: 2/4/2006 7:25:31 AM | | Gosh, I never thought I would get this age so quick. Where has all the years gone I still feel as if I'm in my 20's lol. Ask me if i'm bothered about nearing 40 to be honest with you not at all, in fact I'm looking forward to it. Plan to celebrate my 40th with a bang. (Well you only live once) To find someone before would be a bonus but if it doesn't happen..... well who knows eh. Anyone else out there got any interesting views on this subject love to share them with you. | |
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| Life approaching 40
Posted: 2/4/2006 11:13:43 AM | ya i know what you mean spark
im 37 getting there and still not married yet
its kinda frustrating, i mean this was my dream since i was a little girl
you know the white picket fence the perfect guy ......ya ya it doesnt exist
i learned.
i know theres somebody out there for everyone
just havent met the right one yet
i mean ive met some with some for couple of years but with whom ever your with you got to ask yourself this question; could i spend the rest of my life with him do i really love him is he my best friend , i got to look at a relationship in every angle
ill know it in my heart if its right
cause me with marriage i take it very seriously
im in it for life til death do us part
and now that im near 40 , is it too late?
sometimes it seems that it will never happen or am i askin too much
well when im 40 spark, i think ill do the same
lol it will be a big bang even if im with someone or not
       
well have a good one sparkling | |
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| Life approaching 40
Posted: 2/4/2006 12:09:00 PM | i was just thinking some of what you'd written yesterday - where the heck did all the years go. Folks are visiting and my dad asks, so you're what, 33, 34? I just turned 37 yesterday and said, no, i'm almost 40! Not sure what happened - how it went so fast and things haven't worked out as i'd imagined or hoped.
Sad in a way to read that so many want for the same things - companionship, loving relationship, things that should be readily available considering so many desire them. Oh, well, back to the day2day responsibilities.
Aloha.
just noticed that we're all 3 aquarius .
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| Life approaching 40
Posted: 2/4/2006 12:29:00 PM | also an Aquarius I will be 38 in two weeks and am going through trying to date after a long drawn out marrriage. Well I hope to live to be 90 for longevity runs in the family so 40 is not even half way there. looking for a good woman to share the rest of my years with hope that happens soon. Sounds like I have low self-esteem but I am sick of being lonely. The older you get the more it is important to have a companion by your side.
I actually have high self-esteem and love all the aspects of life but you can't kid a kidder who really enjoys being alone. | |
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Joined: 12/7/2005
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| Life approaching 40
Posted: 2/5/2006 9:01:01 AM | | I hear you!!! I am just months away from the big 40!!! I sure don't feel it at all. I don't really care if I share my birthday with someone special or not....maybe the not would be better. Sure don't want to wake up with a front lawn full of old boots!! LOL | |
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| Life approaching 40
Posted: 2/5/2006 9:24:44 AM | Good for you Sparkling!
I have to say... that 39 was hard this year! Realizing I'm going to be 40 next year! wow... how did that happen! Ppl think I'm in my early 30's Hmmm not sure if that's a good thing or not! LOL
I thought I'd be married and have kids by now..... I'm not worried about having kids... as if it's in God's plan I'll have them... The whole package just may not be in his plans for me!
Who knows!
AGAIN: Congrats on feeling the way you do! I wish I could share your excitement! | |
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| Life approaching 40
Posted: 2/5/2006 9:42:47 AM | I'll be 42 in a few months and I remember when I was about to turn 40 it was like, OMG! Sometimes you're made to feel old when your kids ask you about the "olden days" and when you start doing things your parents used to do like telling your kids to turn down the music - and one thing I know has changed is I can't stay up all night partying any more. But physically and emotionally I still feel 20. I don't feel any different than I did 20 years ago except that I have more responsibilities now. People tell me that I don't look a day over 35, and when all dolled up I could probably pass for 30. It's only a number! It's how you feel that's important! | |
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| Life approaching 40
Posted: 2/5/2006 4:09:21 PM | | Well thanks for the replies since I only joined this site yesterday (yes i am a sucker for punishment) I thought i 'd try out this forum not having ever participated in one before I reckon i'd give it ago sorry the topic couldnt be far more exciting but then again its early days for me yet before i really spice things up a little (oops better not) Well again folks to good to hear all your comments next time when I think of another topic I will post something like uk single life vs usa/canadian are the men any different? | |
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| Life approaching 40
Posted: 2/5/2006 7:37:35 PM | Turning the big 4 0.......well that was a few years back for me. It was the hardest birthdays i have had. Now It is all down hill from here. I can't believe that my baby is going to be 18 here in a few short months. My God where have all the time gone. Unbelievable.
I was married at the age of 18, stayed that way for 11 long years. To tell you the truth i really dont' think i will ever get married again. I just don't think anyone really wants to be married this day and age. Just living together seems to be the way of the future. I myself would like to be in a relationship for the long haul, wether i actually get married again.......not of that. | |
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| Life approaching 40
Posted: 2/5/2006 7:56:47 PM | This Libra can relate.
I've known what I've wanted since I was 7.
I've been close to marriage, that's not it... I just couldn't do it considering how the relationship had gone to 'that' point.
But that doesn't nor did it change how I feel about it. I've even lowered my expectations somewhat, marriage is not a necessity, I'd surely be for it, but that can't even begin to be part of the future when that so elusive 'one' for me still hasn't even appeared.
I remember reading about Libra's a long time ago when I was really interested in astrology. Seems we either get married early or not at all. I hate it when the negative aspects of that are true and the positive things they throw at you never seem to materialize.
Is it just something with Air signs or what?
I know I'm a bit younger than most that have posted in this thread already but I feel nervous; I'm 35 and I seem to be spinning my wheels, just waiting... sure I'm an active waiter too... I just don't expect things to come, but as a good Libra I always look at both sides of things and it seems to me that patience can be a crock, virtue for virtue's sake doesn't cut it. We can/could spend our whole lives waiting to find that 'special' one that's for us and that may never happen... certainly within the realm of possibility.
It just seems funny sometimes... people don't like the bars, and for good reason... people can't be too trusting of dating sites and for good reason... so just where does one find the fish of all fishes?
Perhaps the secret is to just grab that girlie on the bus, or on the street or at that restaurant and say hey! Then again, you might not be happy with the alternative if she doesn't see the positive in this!
Sheesh, is there any hope?! | |
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| Life approaching 40
Posted: 2/5/2006 8:05:31 PM | AAHHHHH the big " 40 "
i remember back when i was 20 thinking about how things would be when i turned 30, now i'm 41 wishing i was 20 again lol
being 40 isn't bad, had kids young they are adults now and my life is just beginning. enjoy the 40's its the 50's you really have to worry about lol | |
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| Life approaching 40
Posted: 2/5/2006 9:09:43 PM | | Hey I'm turning 41 in 2 months and I feel great....and I feel like I'm 30, this baby will not age with out a fight :-) | |
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| Life approaching 40
Posted: 2/6/2006 12:54:28 PM | The time between age 20 and age 30 goes fast.
The time between age 30 and age 40 goes even faster.
Between 40 and 50??? I will let you know when I get there! | |
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| Life approaching 40
Posted: 2/6/2006 1:29:26 PM | Take my word on it the 40's go fast lol
here comes # 42 for me :) | |
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| Life approaching 40
Posted: 2/6/2006 1:51:46 PM | The 40's can be so much better then the 30's, if you are in control of your mind and body.........none of us have to give up the fight until nature says No More and takes it from us......
I enjoy my age very much, and would like to enjoy it even more with someone that is happy and content with their age, physical appearance, emotional stability, and good attitude about what aging is all about..... what we truly have to offer those around us.....no matter their age.... or ours.....   
Just my opinion....
PS......If you look good.....enjoy it and revel in it, enjoy the process of aging, maturity, and getting better......Life is good and we have much to offer and much to receive....Take that journey...... | |
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| Life approaching 40
Posted: 2/6/2006 4:19:16 PM | Well,I'm 43......and all I can say is my 40's have by far been the best chapter of my life.as for love,it may be harder to find as we get older but not impossible:-)
Have a happy birthday sparkling:-)!!!! | |
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| Life approaching 40
Posted: 2/6/2006 4:51:27 PM | Must admit I never thought I wouldn't have remarried by now.
40 may be a milestone,but not one I worry about.A lot of people
think I'm already in my 40's so no big deal.(Must be all the white hairs!l.o.l) | |
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| Life approaching 40
Posted: 2/6/2006 5:10:24 PM | I love being 40! Well. . . with the exception of when I'm working in my garden and I stand up and realize my knee's aren't working.  | |
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| Life approaching 40
Posted: 2/6/2006 6:07:23 PM | | Turned 40 on Chrismtas day and so far so good having a blast!! Life begins at 40 and I am making sure to make it begin! | |
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| Life approaching 40
Posted: 2/6/2006 9:01:50 PM | | well if the next four years go faster than the last six then i will be 40 tomorrow lol | |
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| Life approaching 40
Posted: 2/7/2006 3:54:17 AM | I too am one of those folks that thought I would be married by now. I've come close a coupla times but no go.
Now at 39, it makes me wonder what the plan is for me.
Am I ever supposed to find someone?? I'm not even thinking marriage now. Just someone long term, who loves me for me and wants to be part of my life. There are many things I like about being the age that I am, and many things I am looking forward to as I turn 40. But still being single is a hard one for me.
So like many of you I fill my wonderful life with activities and passions that keep me really busy. I just don't want to be 49 wondering where it all went and still being alone. I am not lonely. OK so I get like that every once in awhile, don't we all. But my nature is not to be lonely.
So my feelings are mixed in my last year of my 30's. Looking forward to what's ahead, what I get to learn, but for the first time in my life, really looking back, and wondering where it all went.
Like my mom always said " You have no choice but to get older.....ok you do, but try not to bleed on the sofa "
Sabby | |
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| Life approaching 40
Posted: 2/7/2006 8:21:28 AM | | I made myself a promise when I turned 40. I spent the first 40 years trying to pleasing everyone else....the next 40 are for pleasing me! | |
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| Life approaching 40
Posted: 2/7/2006 8:25:48 AM | | You are thinking it's getting tough now, now that you're approaching 40 but wait till after you actually DO turn 40 then watch what happens. For some I guess it's ok, but for many it just gets even tougher. But that could be just me. Good luck and have fun. | |
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| Life approaching 40
Posted: 2/7/2006 9:44:15 AM | I turn 40 at the end of this year and am so looking forward to being in that age range. With the bs of the 20's gone and the reconfigured 30's at it's end, it's a relief. Sparkling, I do agree, how did it happen so fast. Yet I remember turning 25 so clearly. Wait, I think.. hmm Maybe that was my niece. lol
Enjoy and look forward to what comes with aging. Wisdom. Down to earth common logic. The ability to look at things more clearly, with maturing and not some grand delusion process of youth still lingering in the minds eye. | |
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