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Joined: 4/3/2007

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Going back to school in your 30's.... Posted: 12/21/2007 11:39:46 AM
I went back to school in my 30s - Did my AS degree, and finished my BS last May - I debated law school, but decided to do my MS instead. I definitely feel that I got more out of school as an adult then I did when I first went (when parties were more important than class, lol) - I found that my life experience helped me in school, with the exception of papers - When did they develop all this MLA, APA, etc.. styles of citation, anyway? Interestingly enough - before I had my BS, I would get turned down for jobs being told that they wanted the degree - Now that I have the degree and the experience, I am overqualified Which is why I continued on - the added degree will enable me to make some career changes. It's not an easy choice - but it's definitely worth it in the end.

Joined: 4/3/2007

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Why don't tall men choose to date tall women? Posted: 12/10/2007 4:06:50 PM
Just2 be, I am rarely without my heels on, unless I am in sneakers - I come from a tall family, we all wear heels, it's just second nature. and MI Niteowl, you hit the nail on the head about the lie problem.

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Why don't tall men choose to date tall women? Posted: 12/9/2007 7:55:10 AM
I have also noticed that, in general (NOT bashing, just an observation from personal experience) men "adjust" their height upwards, by about an inch! Virtually every man I've met has commented that I must be taller than stated; 1/2" taller, I am, but that doesn't explain the 2" height difference, despite their claim to be 5'11" or better! I agree completely with this!! Why lie - the truth is going to come out when we meet in person!

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Why don't tall men choose to date tall women? Posted: 12/9/2007 7:18:24 AM
the taller women aren't as interested. Okay, what is wrong with taller women in the UK? As a tall woman, I definitely prefer someone taller than I am - I have dated people that were my height, but I prefer someone taller - I am 5'10" and like to wear heels - A guy that is 6'6" would be my dream!

Joined: 4/3/2007

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Why is it more accetable to be divorced rather than never married if someone is 30+ Posted: 11/8/2007 4:13:30 PM
But here you are making an assumption about a woman's character without knowing the full story = Just because a woman hasn't been married doesn't mean she hasn't tried. Looking at my profile, I am 37 and never married - does that mean that I don't want marriage, that I can't commit, that I haven't tried? No - it doesn't - If you dig deeper into it - I was in a 7 year relationship with a man who I finally came to realize was a failed relationship (didn't need a ceremony to learn that)- in another relationship (and engaged) for 4 years, until he cheated (don't deal with liars). So, because I have never jumped the broom, I haven't tried? A better option is my friend, same age, but able to put divorced on her profile because she married someone and divorced them within 3 months? The key to it is the old saying - Never ASSume - because you know what happens. Take each person you meet on their own individual story and background.

Joined: 4/3/2007

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When your Ex declares his LOVE for you again. Posted: 11/8/2007 4:04:57 PM
Been there, done that, bought the book! I wouldn't do it again - the problems that were there before are still there - time makes you remember the good but forget the bad - and the bad comes back really quickly.

Joined: 4/3/2007

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Hey ladies..? Posted: 10/29/2007 11:35:57 AM
What makes me reply to someone's email varies - Sometimes they can send a brief email, but show a good sense of humor and make me laugh - Others are sincere and ask questions that show that they have read my profile and seem to be interested in getting to know who I am - not that they just saw a picture that they liked. As for your profile, I agree with the other ladies - fluff it out a bit - additionally, and this is just a personal pet peeve of mine - I would pay some more attention to punctuation / spelling etc... It's one thing when you are writing an email quickly to have some errors - but in a profile, you are putting your best foot forward - show that it matters enough to you to put some effort into it. Right now, it looks like you just typed anything so that you had a profile up there, without putting much thought into it.

Joined: 4/3/2007

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Why don't tall men choose to date tall women? Posted: 10/26/2007 2:57:40 PM
Why should a tall woman have to lighten up on her preference? I am 5'10" - I like to wear heels - I PREFER a man who is taller than I am - I have dated men that are my height, or a little bit shorter - But I am sorry, I have absolutely no desire to date a man that is 5'2" - I don't want to feel like the jolly green giant next to the man I am dating. I could care less what anyone else's personal preference is - That is why it is a personal preference. Why does it bother men so much that I don't want to date a shorter man? And why do men that are shorter think that constantly bombarding me with emails will get me to change my mind? Sorry apirate, but you hit on a real pet peeve of mine - I will be friends with anyone - regardless of race, sexuality, height, etc... but for a relationship that I am hoping will be something more intimate - sorry, I have my wants.

Joined: 4/3/2007

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Follow through? Posted: 10/16/2007 6:41:44 AM
OK, did I not explain myself clearly? I stated men on this site - I am not talking about first dates, I am talking about taking the next step beyond email. It seems to me that men who are on this site are looking for a flirtation on the net - not really looking for a relationship. If I am wrong, then someone please prove it!

Joined: 4/3/2007

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Follow through? Posted: 10/16/2007 6:07:35 AM
Why does it seem that men on here are unwilling to take something to the next level, or to follow through? If you have good chemistry and conversation via email, why not move to the next step - talk on the phone, meet in person, etc... how else do you determine if this could be a relationship? My view is that at the worst, I will have a night out, maybe make a new friend - at best, I could really click with someone - but I won't know until I try. So, what's the deal?

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