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celticmist

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Biotch slap the bag lady!!! Posted: 11/5/2009 8:59:37 PM
I am voting with MY I on this one. I ask each and everytime they ask me how many bags I want - "where is the money going that Metro, Loblaws etc are charging for bags going to? Answer is always - "it's going to help the environment". I say "show me where it is going to the environment, in other words, prove it" . The employees answer - they can't, they were simply told to say that. Grocery prices have gone up drastically, even with the recession and gas prices dropping; there has been no drop in produce pricing. We continue to complain about gas prices, I think we also should start complaining about food pricing and the grocery stores who gouge their customers for 5 ¢ a plastic bag to take their high priced food home in, rather than provide their clients with recycled paper bags.

celticmist

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Ottawa Irish Dance Nov 7th Posted: 11/2/2009 6:16:56 PM
yup 3 - different types though. Ken and I have already arranged to go to another one, so can't make this one either. Maybe next time Brian. I love Irish music.

celticmist

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Ottawa - Fall Dance for Women Hot Women, Fall Nights Posted: 10/31/2009 9:04:19 AM
One of the first rules in hold a POF event is that it cannot be group specific and must include all POF members Events are open to ALL POF members and their guests, no targeting of any one specific group of people. Where the above rule has some flexibility is only in age range. A suggested "Age Range" can be denoted if you wish in the appropriate provided box in the Event thread. This does not mean however, that you can disallow any members who do not fall into that age range

celticmist

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OTTAWA RETRO DANCE NOVEMBER 7 2009 Posted: 10/23/2009 11:20:16 PM
LOL I think we almost have him convinced.

celticmist

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Second (or Third or. . . ) Time Around Posted: 10/23/2009 12:18:08 AM
somehow I hadn't tried hard enough It shouldn't be work, you shouldn't have to try "hard". If you both care about each other, then your partner's input, feelings, etc should always be taken into account. No one person makes a relationship fail, as it definitely takes two to make it work. I promised myself that the next time I felt like it was too much work to be in a relationship, there wouldn't be a relationship. I was very leary when my guy approached me about meeting. Was this one going to be work? Was I going to put more effort into the relationship than him? The answer was "no". We match in almost all of the important areas, so much so that we can finish each others sentences. We both put in equal effort to build the relationship, and we both talk in future terms about it. We're taking it slowly, making sure each other is at the same place in the relationship. There is no "I" when talking about the relationship - there is we, us, and ours. If it fails - it won't be for lack of effort from either of us. We are both a work in progress. Wisdom does sometimes come when one is older.

celticmist

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OTTAWA RETRO DANCE NOVEMBER 7 2009 Posted: 10/22/2009 11:58:17 PM
Don't know if Ken will make it, but I am going to try to.

celticmist

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OTTATA - EUCHRE CARD PARTY - OCTOBER 25 Posted: 10/22/2009 11:56:02 PM
Should make it this time, cold is almost over.

Celticmist

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Misconceptions and Ms Takes Posted: 10/12/2009 2:49:42 PM
Don't give up - it took me until I was 57 to meet my guy, and he was worth the wait. My advice is don't worry what others think of you - only worry about what you think of yourself. Go out to events, dances etc. Mix and mingle as much as you can. Look at making friends with women, instead of the "grand " romance. I suspect you will find that when you find a woman for you, that she will have no doubt of your interest. Never lose faith in yourself.

Celticmist

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Initial Phone or IM contact Posted: 10/12/2009 2:39:33 PM
If someone greets you in attack mode - laugh. It probably means they feel insecure about themselves. It fortunately is not the norm. It made me remember what my guy said to me on his first phone call to me. He said " I will be moving to Elliot Lake" - which is several hours from where I live. I replied " Oh that's nice. I hope you enjoy livng there. I like Ottawa." It apparently was a test that I passed . The first lady who he called from here and mentioned Eliot Lake to, jumped in, and said "oh, I'd love to move to Eliot Lake with you!" It was their 1st and last phone call. LOL

Celticmist

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Of Fakes and Flakes... Posted: 10/9/2009 12:22:00 AM
It took 2 years with a lot of coffee dates, going to meet 'n greets, luncheons and events to meet my guy. I did however make a lot of friends along the way. I had no time line when I came into POF, only the idea that I could meet people and enjoy doing it. There were a few I would have preferred not to have meet. Other people that I thank the powers that be, that I did meet them - both males and females. If you are expecting quick results, I am not sure you will find it here, nor anywhere else for that matter. Sometimes it takes a long time to find what you are looking for. It took me 2 years and he is well worth the wait.

Celticmist

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The grass is always greener... Posted: 9/23/2009 8:20:37 PM
Grass is very sweet and very green in my own back yard and that exactly where I found my guy. I AM A CANADIAN!

celticmist

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TRUE LOVE OVER 30... IS WAITING FOR FIREWORKS CRAZY? Posted: 9/7/2009 10:35:57 AM
You can have both - practical needs and the fireworks .

celticmist

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Are thier real ladies out here Posted: 9/4/2009 10:51:55 AM
As Miss Divine said - it takes more than 5 days. Took me over 2 years, but anything worth having is worth waiting for. Patience in online dating, as in life, is indeed a virtue. Patience is a virtue possess it if you can, seldom found in woman, never found in man.

celticmist

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taking off the cape Posted: 9/2/2009 11:03:13 PM
Capes are highly overated - all they do is make you trip over your own feet. Gave mine up a long time ago. Sometimes by wearing a cape and taking care of others, you stop them from growing. Capes are not always shiny ones.

celticmist

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Tolerance with age? Posted: 9/2/2009 10:59:14 PM
I am more tolerant of my mistakes and other people's mistakes. I am less tolerant of people not accepting the consequences of their own behaviour.

celticmist

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Guys- At What Point Do You STOP Searching Online When You've Met Someone??? Posted: 8/29/2009 5:43:32 AM
I'm with Leeanne on this one - if I can't trust the person I'm with and he can't trust me - we wouldn't be together. Trust makes it simple.

celticmist

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OTTAWA AUGUST 29, SATURDAY, DOOLYS POOL PARTY Posted: 8/26/2009 6:00:58 PM
Well it's supposed to be raining so it should be a good turnout.

celticmist

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OTTAWA SUNDAY AUGUST 30 EUCHRE AFTERNOON AT O'BRIENS Posted: 8/18/2009 12:47:57 AM
This is one of my favourite events with a lot of great friends and a lot of new people to meet in a friendly, easy going atmosphere. Come join us!

celticmist

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POF = Plenty of Friends??? Posted: 8/18/2009 12:45:30 AM
Have made a lot of good friends and had a lot of fun at the events. Met a special guy in July and we're just taking it slow and enjoying each others company for now. POF has been a wonderful place for me. Get out and meet people, don't be shy.

celticmist

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OTTAWA AUGUST 29, SATURDAY, DOOLYS POOL PARTY Posted: 8/18/2009 12:38:03 AM
Looking forward to Dooly's this month and hoping it has cooled off weather wise by them. See you all on the 29th!

celticmist

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when you quit looking... Posted: 8/10/2009 11:37:14 PM
Well I logged on at the end of June to hide my profile here, as I had decided being alone was fine by me, and I needed a rest from the weirdos and pervs. There was an email in my mailbox from a man who had obviously read my profile and said he would be at an event to meet me. We had a couple of funny emails back and forth, then met before the event he had emailed me about. We have been dating steadily ever since. He is a very special and we are both walking about now with dopey grins on our faces. SO OP - maybe it is true, or maybe it was just the right person at the right place and time. (My I you can check my profile - it's hidden and states , in bold and upfront, that I am presently working on a relationship. He and I attend the POF events I help out at, together - except for the euchre afternoon - he's not top crazy about that one. LOL)

celticmist

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How many of you get messages like this (men and women) Posted: 8/10/2009 11:22:19 PM
OP, we all get them - even some of the men. It just lets you know who to bloc

Celticmist

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Ladies, Is Walking You to Your Door Important? Posted: 8/3/2009 7:36:58 AM
Seeing a lady to her door is a lovely old school manners action that tells a lady that you care for her well being. I like it personally, and don't assume because a man walks me to my door, means he expects to be invited in. The few men who assumed that, found out quickly enough that they were incorrect. I also would not write a man off because he didn't see me to my door. I would write him off if he didn't make sure I got safely home. The man I have been dating for the last month not only sees me safely to my door, but also show a kindness and concern for my overall well being. His consideration has made him stand out from, and above, most men I have dated. Consider also that she may have told you by email, because she has received nasty reactions from other men when she voiced her opinions. We all like to receive the benefit of doubt , maybe we shoud learn to give it as well.

Celticmist

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OTTAWA JULY 25 DOOLYS POOL PARTY Posted: 7/25/2009 3:18:32 PM
Making more name tags up LOL weather looks nasty out.

Celticmist

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Younger men wanting sex chat Posted: 7/22/2009 6:59:50 AM
Forgive their immaturity and laugh. They believe if you're an older woman, even if good looking, that you are desperate for a younger man. Something of a urban legend - enticing, but not really true. They believe if you're an older woman who is overweight, that you would be grateful for any attention - wrong of course, but they have nothing to lose by trying. They believe if you're an older woman who is overweight and wears glasses , you will worship the ground they walk on, and become highly irate when you inform them that they are wrong, and need to mature. It's just funny - bathos - in my book and I .

Celticmist

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the circle Posted: 7/20/2009 4:55:49 AM
I have friends, but I am also one who can keep myself amused. I think if someone is happy with themselves, and content with life in general, then they are their own best support group. I am a great believer in everyone one having their "alone" time, whether that is a fishing trip with the boys, or a movie night with the girls. I have met many people who through no fault of their own have no immediate support group. Family died, friends moved away. To dismiss all these people as going to have a worse time with an ltr, would be a shame, as you would be missing some of the most accomplished and independant people I have ever met.

Celticmist

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OTTAWA JULY 26 EUCHRE PARTY AT O'BRIENS Posted: 7/20/2009 4:38:35 AM
Well it can rain all Sunday as I will be spending the afternoon at O'Briens with super nice people playing friendly rounds of euchre. Come and join us.

Celticmist

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OTTAWA JULY 25 DOOLYS POOL PARTY Posted: 7/20/2009 4:35:42 AM
Looking forward to seeing everyone Saturday. If we get thunderstorms Sat as they are predicting, we may have a really good turnout. LOL Rick - Ken is a super nice man I met through here, and he was at last Dooley's. He is in Calgary though and may not make the drive back by Sat. If he doesn't, I will see him later in week.

celticmist

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OTTAWA JULY 26 EUCHRE PARTY AT O'BRIENS Posted: 7/14/2009 10:00:40 AM
I really do love Euchre at O'Briens - Great fun, pleasant staff, good food, and lots of laughter. You get to meet everyone there over a euchre table for chit chat and laughter. Hoping it's raining so I can get Ken to join us. See you there.

celticmist

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OTTAWA JULY 25 DOOLYS POOL PARTY Posted: 7/14/2009 9:56:13 AM
With all the rain we've been having should be a good turnout. Ken's hoping to be back from Calgary by then so he can come.

celticmist

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Control, how important is it to you? Posted: 7/11/2009 4:17:40 PM
I only have control over myself and my own actions, that more than enough to keep me busy.

celticmist

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Can a leopard change his spots? Posted: 7/11/2009 4:15:56 PM
We all evolve as we travel through various life experiences. Some evolved to become better people. Some become beaten down and stagnate. No one remains the same.

celticmist

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Why is it tough for men to say I'm sorry. Posted: 7/11/2009 4:12:51 PM
Oh really now - women don't like saying they are sorry either. It's a people thing, not a gender related problem. I have never meant anyone who liked saying they made a mistake, or did something wrong. Mature people accept the fact that they are human and therefor flawed and capable of making an error. Trying to force someone to admit to a mistake will never work.

celticmist

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Browse for loading pics under Images no longer there Posted: 6/30/2009 6:19:33 AM
Well folks I did NOT upload a new browser, and it seems the site has corrected the issue. I was wondering if because it was new software being used by the site, that all of the kinks had not been worked out, so I delayed loading up a new browser. Patience sometimes wins out as the problem resolved itself.

celticmist

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Insulin Resistant People Posted: 6/30/2009 6:05:53 AM
The Insulin Resistance Diet Plan's name: The Insulin Resistance Diet Book(s): The Insulin-Resistance Diet : How to Turn Off Your Body's Fat-Making Machine . About the author: Cheryle R. Hart. M.D. is the founder of the Wellness Workshop, a medical weight-loss clinic in Washington. She was the associate clinical professor of medicine at the Mayo Clinic and the University of Washington Medical School. She specializes in bariatrics. Her clinic address the four main aspects of what she considers to be successful weight management: medical, nutritional, fitness education and emotional support. Mary kay Grossman, R.D She is the nutritional adviser for the Wellness Workshop. Discovered that she too suffered from Insulin Resistance when she began to formulate menus and plans for her patients. This plan enabled her to finally lose weight seven years after the birth of her child. Basic Philosophy: According to the authors, it is not carbohydrates that cause weight gain, but lack of protein and an excess of carbohydrates consumed in one sitting. Therefore, the authors recommend that carbs and protein be consumed in the ratio of 15g:7g. The maximum amount of carbohydrate allowed per meal or snack is 30g, and this must be balanced with at least 14g of protein. This concept is referred to as "linking and balancing" in that all carbs are linked with protein and balanced in this specific ratio. The authors endorse the low fat hypothesis, so the plan dictates that low fat protein such as poultry, fish and low fat dairy products be used mainly as protein sources. Red meat can only be consumed 2 or 3 times a week. The plan counts beans and milk as proteins. All vegetables with the exception of corn and potatoes can be eaten freely on the diet. Avocados and olives must be limited however due to their high fat content. Apples, cherries, peaches, plums and grapefruit do not need to be linked and balanced with protein, but are confined to no more than a half cup serving every 2 to 3 hours. No more than 32g of carbs may be consumed within 2 hours. If one consumes more than this then the excess is stored as fat. This concept is known as the 2 hour fat window. Protein, however can be eaten at any time Exercise is strongly endorsed Critical of ketogenic diets By the numbers: : Fat:20-30%, Protein: 20-30% Carbohydrate: 40-60%. Fats and Oils: Keep fats to a minimum, include some good fats. High-Carbohydrate Foods :Eat no more than 2 servings at any one time. Eat at least 2 fruits servings daily. High-Protein Foods: Eat at least 8 servings a day. Include 2 to 5 servings of dairy foods. Vegetables: Consume Freely, but eat at least 3 servings a day Method: N/A Typical menu: Breakfast :egg on toast, yogurt with cereal, milk with cereal Lunch: Sandwich with meat and low fat cheese, grilled chicken salad , beef soup with a potato Dinner: Lean meat with a potato and vegetables, lentil pilaf with low fat cheese, pasta with meatballs and a green salad Emphasis: Emphasis on: Fat and Protein. Can be difficult to find low fat protein sources if you do not wish to include milk and beans as true protein sources. Unique Fatures: Resembles a diabetic diet. No foods are banned which makes this plan very livable. Suitable for vegetarians. Treats are recommended up to 2 or 3 times a week. This may lead people down the slippery slop if they "treat" themselves to foods they are actually addicted to such as sugar. May not work for those who are very sensitive to carbohydrates. Proscribes to the low fat theory, so is more likely to be accepted by the mainstream medical establishment. there is a lot of info on www - stick to the sites from hospitals or health organizations.

celticmist

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Is it rude not to respond to an email??? Posted: 6/29/2009 11:45:20 PM
You need to grow a thick skin when entering the world of internet dating. - truer words have never been typed Many people ( men and women alike) feel because they are hidden behind a pc, they are invisible and can be rude or hurtful to people who contact them, without consequences. I believe there are consequences to my actions, so I act accordingly, because karma is a b*. I have had nasty responses to "No TY's" - I simply ignore them and block that person from contacting me again. If they are lewd and crude emails - I block that person immediately, because their lack of respect towards me does not deserve a good mannered response. I had a man send me a very short email to say hi and he would be attending an event I was going to.. I sent him a nice reply back . We have met and been out twice now, talking every day on the phone. He is a super nice man and if I had insisted on only replying to long emails, I would have missed out on meeting him. I am a firm believer in you reap what you sow. Be polite when greeted with politeness - it costs only a few seconds of your time. There are some really great people here that you could be missing out on meeting.

celticmist

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OTTAWA EUCHRE PARTY JUNE 28 Posted: 6/28/2009 6:00:30 AM
YAY ! Euchre today!

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dating or seeing more then one...the rules Posted: 6/21/2009 9:51:50 PM
Even when there is a hope of a relationship, chances are someone will be disappointed. There is just no way to avoid it, as rejection hurts. You were honest and upfront about your actions, and did everything the right way imho.

celticmist

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Man of My Dreams??? Posted: 6/21/2009 9:45:25 PM
There's nothing wrong with him. You're trying to change a 59 yr old man!! Spare me from people who think they can change someone else. The only person you can change is yourself. He is obviously happy the way he is. I only see disaster if you keep trying to change him.

celticmist

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Sleep patterns as we age Posted: 6/21/2009 9:39:03 PM
Sound sleeper still - asleep quickly and for 7 hrs no matter what time I go to bed - love being retired.

celticmist

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Browse for loading pics under Images no longer there Posted: 6/21/2009 9:31:27 PM
I am suspecting it's a browser thing, so as soon as I finish my backups - I will upgrade to Firefox. Thanks everyone.

celticmist

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Browse for loading pics under Images no longer there Posted: 6/21/2009 3:55:06 PM
I was going to add new pics to my profile, but when I go into IMAGES - the whole page is out of it's usual format and no Browse box is there. Any ideas? It was fine a few weeks ago. It also has a new message about Serious Members that wasn't there before, so I am thinking this update by admin somehow threw off my Images page.

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Bromance...lol Posted: 6/21/2009 10:00:31 AM
So OP, its not you. Its the narcissicm here. Ontario is a fail place to live. The weather sucks, people are cold, and there is nothing to do but spend money and go shopping. Methinks you need to live in another part of Ontario before you slur the whole province. Ottawa ia great and the people friendly. OP the events are a good place to make friends. We even have movie nights - no pressure, just a chance to share the laughs or gasps.

celticmist

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OTTAWA DOOLYS POOL PARTY JUNE 27 Posted: 6/20/2009 7:59:25 AM
Good, there were lots of new people last month as well. I am looking forward to see old familiar faces, as well as new ones. Smiling is not optional. Having fun is a definite

celticmist

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what does dating mean to you? Posted: 6/20/2009 7:56:13 AM
Count me as another one who agrees with Leanne and Greanize - and that hasn't changed in over 40 years.

celticmist

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PoF on the first date?! Posted: 6/18/2009 7:19:39 AM
I think the rudest thing I have ever heard of on a date happened to a guy friend of mine. He arrives to pick up his POF date and her ex is there; she then asks my friend if her ex can go on their date with them! He, being the sweetie he is, said" ok". We still razz him about it today.

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too many oposite sex friends..... Posted: 6/17/2009 11:03:02 AM
Baldy, I , like rheard, am of the "old school". You break the date, then you are expected to make the effort to make it right again - or to mitigate the damage. He broke the date, he should have offered either to take her along, and/or maybe go somewhere for dinner afterwards. The onus was definitely according to the old school of manners - on him.

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So who is doing the leaving at our age? Posted: 6/17/2009 10:51:43 AM
Either, or, both - can say goodbye. There is no set rules when it comes or who it comes from. The reasons are as varied and individual as snowflakes in a winter's storm. Ultimatums, lies, cheating, past wounds, metal disorder, addictions etc etc. I have left and been left. I try never to carry the anger, if any; rather I prefer to learn and let go.

celticmist

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Goodbye? Posted: 6/17/2009 10:40:54 AM
1: How do you know when its time to say goodbye? It is a feeling, a sense of it is done and all that was to be accomplished, has been. 2: How do you personally deal with it when you're the left? when you're the leaver? When I am the one left, I cry and let the heart heal, then I move on. I admit to being a coward when it comes to hurting someone's feelings, so I usually just stop putting any effort into a relationship. I find when I do that, the other person just drifts away themselves - no muss, no fuss. Some have even come back to me and apologized for the way they ended the relationship. 3: What do you do to "start again" using what you learned in the just ended relationship without allowing it to ruin a potential new one? I concentrate on myself and how to make myself a better person. Each relationship, each person is unique and hopefully from my past, I take a new and improved person into a new relationship. I myself believe in the "reason, season, or lifetime". I have given help and received help in my past relationships; some have been short, some have been long, all were a reason or a season. I don't have angst about any of them, and since most of my past relationships are still on friendly terms with me, I hope I have helped them in some way as well. Someday if I am lucky, maybe that 'lifetime' one will come along, meanwhile I will live and enjoy life as much as I can.

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If s/he has never been married that's a major red flag Posted: 6/16/2009 9:53:45 AM
Its not the state a person is so much as why they are in it and what they learned from it that matters. Very true Mr. Parrot In my case it was being the only child around of 2 elderly parents who spent a lot of time going in and out of hospitals. I helped moved them out of their house, into 2 different apartments at different times, did the groceries, bill paying, taxes and even cooking. At one time they were in different hospitals, and I was running from their apt - to the 2 hospitals, and my own home, to take care of their needs. On top of that I was working a full time job that required a lot of overtime, and sometimes shift work. I did this for over 20 yrs, and yes, it was my choice not to have a relationship as I didn't think it fair to any man to be dragged into that situation. To say someone who has never been married by now is likely unable to compromise is ludicrous. I have found the men I have dated who have come out bad marriages and finally have some peace and freedom in their lifes, are absolutely unwilling to take a chance in losing those. I understand that, and have a certain amount of sympathy for their stance. The reasons people are unwilling to compromise has nothing to do with the fact that they have never been married; it is the type of person they are. There are many married people who are unwilling to compromise as well, hence the high number of divorces. My advice is try to get to know the people, before you judge them, as Parrothead advised. However OP think about it this way - if they judge you without really knowing you, is this the type of person you would like a long term relationship with? They perhaps do us a favour by dismissing us.

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