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Thread: Anchor Inn get together/Omaha May 29th 8:30
l00kingAhead
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Anchor Inn get together/Omaha May 29th 8:30
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5/29/2009 2:51:32 PM
Sorry peeps...gotta bail on it this time. Somehow I mistakingly slated this one for Saturday and am commited tonight. My loss though, hope to see you guys another time.
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Anchor Inn get together/Omaha May 29th 8:30
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5/18/2009 7:07:19 PM
Ok, I'll plan on it. But this don't count as my date chickiepoo!
l00kingAhead
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The Dating Game
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5/1/2009 2:42:47 PM
Yes... Indeed there is advice at just about every turn it seems.
l00kingAhead
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Why can't people be honest on the first date?
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5/1/2009 9:14:22 AM
Fortunate or not I am direct and honest. But as I was to learn on one of my earlier dates on here, a little too quick to pull the plug.
I met a lovely lady and she was much of what I seek (personality, etc.) in company. Oddly though, there was so little (lifestyle) in common, that and I could read no attraction factor from her that I called it towards the end of dinner.
She urged me to consider that is was a first date and that the evening had been pleasant enough, maybe we should do a more casual date and see if things were different. I thanked her for her company and declined.
We emailed a few times after that and that initial spiritual/intellectual connection that first attracted me to her was as strong as ever. I didn't act on it though and at times (such as now) find myself wondering...
Thanks for the topic
l00kingAhead
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Are you getting tired on Internet Dating too?
Posted:
4/30/2009 12:34:42 PM
HELL NO!
Look, its different - not better or worse. I recently posted a thread on another site on a subject that fits this thread like a glove.
Here's a taste:
Express yourself! Communication WITHOUT body language
“Tie their hands behind their back and they couldn’t talk” - an old joke that means more now than ever to those of us venturing deeper into the online social world. I’m very good at in-person communication but when it comes to this medium, well, I’ve got some growing to do.
Those who’ve mastered the art of online expression enjoy the rewarding “connection” that we all seek (bullsh!t – you do too!) from a wide variety of people. Many who just don’t have the patience to learn simply give up in frustration. The rest of us just keep banging away.
You see, I believe that its about learning to express ouselves in an unfamiliar environment without the aid of learned speaking skills/behavior that have served us so well in other walks of life.
No, I'm not tired of internet dating nor the task of the pursuit. Hell, I'm just getting started!
l00kingAhead
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Has Busy consumed our lives?
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4/29/2009 10:10:11 PM
Slow down a little peeps. We can share our experiences and express our views without bashing the choices others make. Differing choices are just that - different.
Play nice now damit
Iron the linens, eh? I could never imagine have that much time
l00kingAhead
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Rate my profile, please
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4/29/2009 2:53:33 PM
Before the mods nix ur post, you should take it over to PROFILE REVIEWS.
Good luck, by the way!
l00kingAhead
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Mediocre men.....
Posted:
4/29/2009 2:10:22 PM
A talent somewhat above mediocrity, shrewd and not too sensitive, is more likely to rise in the world than genius.
- Charles Horton Cooley
Well that makes me feel much better in my mediocrity
l00kingAhead
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Because I want to
Posted:
4/29/2009 6:30:42 AM
I’m your poison
I stifle your spirit
And kill your dreams
I hate what I do to you
I’m your poison
Others get the fun you
Full of life
Strong and happy
I’m your poison
I get the introvert
Scared, lonely and needy
It’s not our choosing
I’m your poison
Go away now
Before I change my mind
I’m killing you slowly
I’m your poison
Cry tonight
And live tomorrow
But go just the same
I’m your poison and I love you
l00kingAhead
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so, why are you still single?
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4/28/2009 12:28:15 PM
MetalRulz, you hit a strong point in my view.
It could be that i'm not getting to know the man very well before devoting myself to him, and then i waste time by counting up the red flags that i could have seen before devoting myself, had i just been "dating" and not devoted to just him.
Funny thing is I don't consider myself oldfashioned at all but I absulutely strive to avoid the mentality of instant monogamy in dating. It's just not realistic to think that a good date or more equals compatability. Nor does it mean we're "going steady" (can't believe that term still lives - sorry, nuther thread) unless that is an open decision made unanimously.
'Course I'm single (again) too...
So wtf do I know ?
But I stick to my instincts on this and I'm confident it will serve me well in the end.
l00kingAhead
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Has Busy consumed our lives?
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4/28/2009 8:42:16 AM
Just to clarify the spirit of this thread, I wanted to explore differing views and experiences not attack one another for their views. Ahoytheredave, I think the majority of us know the difference between personal responsibility and a decidedly “busy” lifestyle. That you uphold your responsibility to your family is not (or should not be) in question – at least not by intent.
And to all, thanks for the feed-back. Much of it has mirrored my own thoughts while others have given me food for thought. I can’t think of a better outcome for a discussion topic!
l00kingAhead
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Has Busy consumed our lives?
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4/26/2009 1:54:18 PM
I can appreciate your thoughts Amethyst and at times it seems like there really is no time. But for the most part, I have learned to set boundaries with the people with whom I share my time. That goes for work, family and social relationships alike.
I didn't set out on a mission to free up time for me though. It was more a side effect of another ambition, specifically learning to meditate that brought change to my perspective and priorities.
What I ended up with was better focus, which made me more efficient with the time I do have.
l00kingAhead
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Resume from a person's former partners (lol)
Posted:
4/26/2009 12:37:41 PM
Nice try OP but...what would YOUR ex say to your prospective new interest? You might be Prince Charming but I bet SHE don't think so ('least, not any more)
Funny thought tho...
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Wanting to start a family after 50
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4/26/2009 12:22:30 PM
Will the paranoia/over-analytical mentality ever ease...even a little?
"I appreciate that you may have kids and that's not a problem for me" must have been the option I overlooked when I selected...hell I don't know what I selected now - but it would have been an option that I discerned best matched my statement above.
Ask the people (it's scary sending an email - I know - but be strong!) that spurred the question in your mind, "hey, why do you select...". My guess is the answer will rarely be what you suspect.
l00kingAhead
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Why Are Over 45 Men In Love With Motorcycles?
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4/26/2009 8:19:36 AM
Funny to see a question in reverse-context from my own thoughts... I would counter with: Is there a woman on...this planet - much less this site - that doesn't list motorcycle riding as an interest, or mention it somewhere on their profile?
Yes, I KNOW THERE ARE (settle down ladies), but I bet they are the minority.
l00kingAhead
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Has Busy consumed our lives?
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4/26/2009 7:36:43 AM
Great quote Lorelei! I feature a quote on my profile and that might just be then next.
l00kingAhead
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Giving, getting and the stuff in between...
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4/26/2009 7:17:02 AM
I can’t speak for others OP but I can say that I’ve been on both sides of that fence and I handle it as best I can. First, if its a person who’s company I enjoy I try to give it as much of a chance to succeed as possible – without prolonging the inevitable if it just isn’t there.
No, I’ve never ignored or avoided someone in whom I had little interest. I simply tell them I don’t see any potential in a relationship and move on. I avoid the “let’s be friends” thing because, well let’s be clear, they’re obviously looking for more than friends at some point and if that’s not going to happen then “friends” is a lot less likely to succeed either - unless of course that is where the relationship goes by itself.
To be sure, few we will ever meet – online or off – will have any real potential for LTR (in my never humble opinion) but most will indeed be a pleasure to meet, if we’re looking for the good in them. So given that, it’s not even realistic to expect anything in the way of someone “obliging” your longing, or vice-versa.
l00kingAhead
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Has "Busy" consumed our lives?
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4/26/2009 6:57:03 AM
I can’t help but notice that we are busier as a society than ever before. I see it all around me whether I’m working in the cities or the rural towns. People hustling and bustling, going here and there. He!!, they even started a movement in London called “Slow Down” because so many have realized that their lives had become consumed by “busy”.
In the dating world, it would seem there is no separation from this problem – if indeed it is a problem. I see it on every other profile; “…always on the go…” or “…like to stay busy…” and to be sure it seems to be the case with many.
Maybe I’m the anomaly, but I live a pretty full life, travel a day or two a week for work, manage a small business, have a home and two dogs to care for and yet it seems like I’ve got plenty of time to do the things I like - particularly dating.
What about you; has being busy consumed your life? Is it a problem for you or do you prefer being busy? And the people who love you, do they get enough quality time with you?
I’m far from ready for a rocker mind you, but I sure do like to enjoy the beauty around me when I can.
Any thoughts?
l00kingAhead
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Why do guys give cell phone numbers instead of home numbers ...is that a clue they are taken?
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4/23/2009 8:13:00 AM
Lighten up. Not everyone has immoral motives.
Ding-ding-ding!
And of course you live in Austrailia - Doh!
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Why do guys give cell phone numbers instead of home numbers ...is that a clue they are taken?
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4/20/2009 5:15:57 PM
Never even give it a thought actually - too funny. He!!, the only people who call my home phone is solicitors! I use my cell almost exclusively so, naturally it is the number I give.
Now if I'm sitting on the sofa chatting and someone wants to call, I'll give 'em the home number (if i'm comfortable with them having my name & address - I'm listed) but, that's about the only time.
Good question!
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Beauty over 45 - Susan Boyle
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4/18/2009 7:38:22 AM
Stille? Oh good grief!
l00kingAhead
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Beauty over 45 - Susan Boyle
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4/18/2009 7:15:02 AM
Not really my cup of tea (sorry, I couldn't resist the punn) but I can stille appreciate the the irony of our taste in beauty. No matter how objectice I try to be, it seems I continue to find examples that prove me otherwise.
Thanks for a good post, it's so nice to comment on a topic other than "why do men always..."
Joel
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Why Friends?
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4/16/2009 6:58:56 AM
You’re not even close OP. I selected “friends” and if you read “about me” you’ll find that I am not at all afraid of commitment. In fact, that is my destination.
I find it ironic how many women state “friends first” or something to that effect (no, I know you didn’t) and then ask this very question of me when conversing. It’s simple; few that I will meet on here are truly going to become a romantic interest. But most will be a pleasure to spend time with. The more good people I spend time with, the more likely I am to find my match.
Many do not think that social dating* has any relevance. That’s ok with me. I do find it very relevant because it broadens my social awareness, enhances my spiritual life and exposes me to more potential long-term interests than I would otherwise pursue were I trying to identify my “perfect match” online.
I don’t get the premise of sexism that you alluded to
Please don't think this sexist
I don’t consider it sexist in any way to ask why men select “friends” in their preferences. Unless you are presuming that it can only apply to the typical male pig scenario.
Surely that’s not it…
*Social dating: Spending time with various members of the opposite sex in a social setting for the sheer pleasure of their company and for the enhancement of one’s social life. Typically practiced in the hopes of finding one special person with whom to build a relationship.
No, it’s not a dictionary reference, it’s my definition of dating
l00kingAhead
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new girl - requesting review
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4/15/2009 6:24:40 PM
No
No
No
Negative sh-tuff!
Soften it up .
Lovely pic, btw, but where's the rest?
l00kingAhead
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Replies are fickle and minimal
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4/15/2009 6:08:55 PM
In this post
lighthearted
correspondences
I'm not nitpicking you but if your messages are getting replies, they like your profile. If the replies cease after a while, they get a different take of you from your emails. It may be grammar and spelling turning them off.
J
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Replies are fickle and minimal
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4/15/2009 5:54:45 PM
Spell check dude, it's your friend
l00kingAhead
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Users who are really into you
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4/15/2009 5:53:03 PM
That stuff kind of freaks me out a little too but only because the ones listed or so different than the women I try to attract.
l00kingAhead
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Just curious....
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4/15/2009 5:32:32 PM
Don't worry about the double, the mods'll take care of it.
And the profile gurus'll probably mention the waste of space to mention stats (I'm 22, bla,bla) in your "About me"
I'm not sure how many are going to know what 420 friendly means - even the ones it is addressing - I think you can get away with "not into drugs/users" or something.
Honestly though, you'll spend more time deleting messages from peeps you don't want to talk to than anything else so, there's not really much to worry about from my view.
Somebody smarter than me will probably be able to help you narrow down the field a little though.
Good luck
l00kingAhead
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People, of our age, alone...what do our pets say about us?
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4/15/2009 3:03:36 PM
And what does your choice of pets say?
It says I love my dogs, what else?
Look, pet keepers (aka "my person" to the animal) know and gladly accept the responsibility involved in caring for their pet. My dates are always understanding of the limitations, and many will gladly participate in "family" fun with the dogs. But maybe that's because I avoid peeps who don't like dogs.
l00kingAhead
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Instead of Read/Delete Let's Educate
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4/15/2009 2:37:51 PM
My Vote: Instead of read/delete write a small thanks, but no thanks. They still get the point either way. No I don't think you'll serve any purpose beyond stroking your own ego in what you're suggesting.
Not a personal attack, my opinion is never humble
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Because I want to
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4/15/2009 8:05:30 AM
...I said when she asked "why do you love me?"
And I believed it with all my heart
"Love is an action based on choice" I continued "it's not some fairy-tale emotion"
She believed me and we set out to build a life together
In our time together we faced many obstacles
And we overcame great adversity
It was the life people write about and dream about
And it was ours for as long as we wanted it
I saw her the other day and we spoke briefly
Both secretly a little sad
Of course I wanted to hold her
But that time has passed
I believe now we just stopped trying
It's really the only way to explain
Why two people stop loving
But now the truth is clear
"Because I do" I'll tell her
The next time love finds this fool
l00kingAhead
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Get that dog off the bed!
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4/13/2009 8:07:13 AM
No, you're right on man. I love my dogs and there is no way in he!! I'm sharing my bed with them nor am I sharing a bed with anyone who is - and that goes for cats, birds, pigs and elephants too!
I do the same thing. If they sleep with their pets....yeah, ok - see ya!
l00kingAhead
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Does someone considering dating me have a right to know??
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4/13/2009 7:59:01 AM
Withou being evasive I think it is important to maintain our privacy. Look, you're not going to meet someone today and immediately spill your guts about every last detail of your past and present, whether goood, bad or otherwise. It's not safe and certainly not appropriate.
I am more likely to say "that's for another time/conversation" if someone is asking for details that I'm not prepared to discuss. If they persist, I outright tell them it's none of their business. If that ends the date - so be it. The first date is not a job interview it is a social interaction aimed at discovering mutual interest...or not so much.
People who spend time with me likely learn more than they cared to know in very short order simply because I am by nature rather open and respectively proud of who and what I am. So if they can't wait for an appropriate moment of revelation...
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Forum personality impact on dating life
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4/12/2009 3:36:30 PM
It's only a win for me because it weeds out people who would not be a good match for me..
Couldn't have said it better!
l00kingAhead
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The rules of a first date
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4/12/2009 10:39:04 AM
Perhaps those are your rules and while I appreciate the sentiment, they do come off more than a little presumptious and at the very least condecending.
1) I can't imagine a circumstance where that would seem like a good idea.
2) Paying for the evening is an honor whether I'm on a first date with a lady or just out with friends. I avoid people who's expectations are obviously self-serving.
3) What kind of guys are you meeting?
4) Are you serious? See response to #3
5) Have you been reading one of those "How-to" books about dating? Seriously, this smacks of copy/paste from some dating guru's rants.
In all fairness, I suppose there are those who need instruction but are those really the guys you want to date? I'm guessing this post is something different than it appears.
M2C
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What kind of coments are ladies looking for on a first emails!
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4/9/2009 2:27:19 PM
WORDS!!!! Not a bunch of dancing pickles.
Funny, I thought those were bananas
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what happens when we are 40 and single, who is available to date?
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4/9/2009 1:56:41 PM
Not to be un-original but I think I said it best on my profile:
"Having been married for several years and only single a year (on Labor Day 08) I'm neither in a hurry to find my "match" nor do I expect to stay single for long. There were just too many "right" things about married life to deny it is my destination. My thoughts are that if I spend my time with good people, one of them will surely become "the one" as a course of nature and there is no sense rushing it."
I've dated several women, on here and otherwise. Some have evolved to sex, others have not, but the fact that after more than a year and I'm still dating means that it just hasn't happened for me... yet. I suppose there are those who would call me this or that (love the term serial dating), slap on a label, whatever. I know where I'm going and who's going there with me. So far, I haven't found her.
Good luck
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why dont most men keep it trimmed ??
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4/7/2009 12:40:39 PM
Maybe it comes off a little "sissy" to guys. At least that was my excuse. But we all learn and grow eventually so I suppose more chicks should request it of their mates. That's what got me to try it. Know what? It's not bad at all!
l00kingAhead
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who is happy at 39
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3/24/2009 2:23:46 PM
Yeah, for the most part. I mean, certainly not less happy than when I was younger. No BS though, I mean, it's different. That's all.
Would I take a young pill? I dono, do I have to give up all the experiences I've had? The good memories? Do I have to relive all the stupid sh*t I did when I was younger?
Nah, I'll keep my happy a$$ at 46 and be glad with it.
Oh yeah, the original question - happy at 39? Sure, the only age that gave me the creeps was 27. All the rest have been cake.
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Age and Honesty
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2/2/2009 8:12:29 AM
Yep,
Deception it is whether your age, your weight or anything else ("prefer not to say" ain't MUCH better either)
I got a lot of flack over my profile in its various stages of evolution. It's been rude, funny, stupid at times - but always correct. Never told a single lie.
I get a kick out of the "few extra pounds" selection that is so popular with the ladies. Fact is though that many peeps just can't accept the truth - about themselves - or others. Maybe that's part of it. I know that when I was 35 I took a nap and when I woke, I was 45. It took some getting used to cause I didn't feel or think (though I did look) 45.
Best of luck to you all
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Do women want men to lie, or to be upfront about wanting sex?
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1/29/2009 9:09:52 AM
In my experience its neither. Women, like men, just want to make a connection - on many levels - including sex. I'm pretty sure it is not the topic for a first date so...just leave it out of the equation (and conversation) until life finds a happily appropriate moment for for sex.
l00kingAhead
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Now that we're over 30, how many of us will accept someone as they are?
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1/29/2009 8:33:38 AM
"In my experience people never ever change for another person. They may do so temporarily but over time, they will revert right back to the behavior that was acceptable to them in the first place."
Maybe we don't change FOR someone else, but we do change BECAUSE of someone else...all the time.
I hate it when that happens; I like me dammit!
Yeah, I do think I accept others for who they really are. I think its a trait of peeps who've seen enough BS in life to appeciate (and celebrate) the differences we all represent to one another.
Peace
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My Best Friend and I had a Date with the SAME guy
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9/25/2008 9:36:50 AM
You could always arm wrestle for him
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What things are too soon to ask?
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9/25/2008 7:59:22 AM
My profile says "Dating" too. That doesn't mean I don't want a relationship it just means I'm not actively seeking a relationship on here but rather biding my time with good people knowing full well that my match is out there sure enough. But then that explanation is also in my bio so...
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asking out a woman who you don't know if she's single or not..
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9/23/2008 7:53:12 AM
This is so simple; DON'T
If the only interest you have in her is whether or not she is single, leave her alone. Its almost as if to say you wouldn't be a friend to her if she were not single. That is exactly what defines sexism.
Good luck
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What do you NOT like about sex?
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9/18/2008 6:52:24 AM
Oddly enough there is one thing I dislike about sex; the theatrics - if any, turn me off and fast.
Ever had sex with someone who acts like the star of a bad porn flick? You know, the facial expressions, the "Oh YES!" cried just a little (or a lot) too emphatically and frequently. It's all very contrived, practiced and totally unattractive.
I've sometimes wished that there were no preconceived notions of how you should "act" during sex.
There you have it; my one and only "beef" with sex.
l00kingAhead
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single mom body issues
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9/15/2008 2:38:34 PM
The odds that there is a woman over thirty without stretch marks (and kids) would make it ridiculous to hold that as a dis-qualifier. And lets face it, most guys ain't lookin' at your belly and if they are, they ain't thinking "jeez, if only she didn't have those stretch-marks..."
Most of my former gf's (including my ex) had them and it in no way affected my attraction to them. Would they have been hotter without 'em? Yeah probably, but then, so would I be (maybe) without the laugh-lines, and graying hair...so?
I think we can all find something more useful to worry about than the footprints life leaves on our body.
l00kingAhead
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Should I stay with him?
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9/3/2008 9:01:40 AM
In all fairness Silken, you are unqualified to understand why a man seeks to provide and trust me, it has little to do with expectation. Those men who do don't "tolerate" it, they seek and encourage it. Truth is many do and that is what brings this issue to discussion time after time not women's expectations. OP is not lazy because she desires to be a home maker, she just subscribes to a different philosophy than her beau (and clearly others)
I'm not defending her position, just her right to choose it. So I'm wondering why not just respond to the question? The topic was "do I keep him?", not "do you think traditional views are wrong?".
l00kingAhead
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Should I stay with him?
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9/3/2008 8:24:21 AM
While I don't see a good match in your description, I believe that a lot of obstacles can be overcome with mutual respect, understanding, communication, and yes, compromise. You and he are the only ones who know if you're compatible and let's not forget compatibility is more than just liking each other.
The reason I fail to see the "match" is because you hold a traditional view of financial roles while he holds a more progressive one. Neither is right or wrong, just entirely different. While married, I encouraged my wife to pursue her career for the sake of her own accomplishment/fulfillment in life. I perceived that important to her.
At the very same time however, mine was the primary income and our finances relied on it. We budgeted ourselves by my income and enjoyed hers as cream; it was our play money. While money was never in dispute in my marriage, professional obligations that carried over to social "chores" were often the cause for angst.
That I'm now divorced is a clear testament that I'm no authority on compatibility but my experience has taught me that fundamental beliefs (spiritual, financial and domestic) must be aligned in order to hope for success.
l00kingAhead
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figuring out people
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8/16/2008 10:27:20 PM
I don't sweat much about other folk's behavior. It's like this; I know where I'm going and if you're going the same way then let's see if we'd like to go together. You bug out...that's ok, like I said, I still know where I'm going. See ya later, good luck and all that.
Every time I think I have something or someone figured out it changes. That's why I stay true to me. A lot of someones seem to appreciate that. Some don't. Either way, it always is as it should be and there's no sense trying to make it otherwise. Sorry to sound so "Confusious" about it but...
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