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Back in the day, before apps, I tried on-line dating. I did meet someone and we dated for 3 years. It did not end well for a whole host of reasons. One being that he couldn’t deal with the fact I made more than he did. Now that I look back on that relationship, that was the least of our issues.
From that experience, I meet 4 men. Always in a public place that first time. For 3 of them that was the only time. From these, I swore off on-line dating.
My last relationship was 3 years long as well. It was a face to face meet. We worked (a side hustle) together. We tried to stay friends but that didn’t work well. For me.
I swore off relationships and I swore off love. But we humans aren’t designed that way.
A female co-worker of mine tells stories from her on-line dating experiences. They make me blush at the callousness of some of them. The standards set in media are alive and well.
Back to the face to face meeting someone? Next time you are out, look around you. Everyone is buried in their phones. Myself included. A person might as well hang a do not disturb sign around their neck. And if you do get to speak to someone, it’s almost like you’ve; a. smacked them in the face. Or b. you’re the creep of the century because you spoke to someone in public. 😳
I don’t do bars. They’ve just never appealed to me. I’m that weird person who thinks having a meal in a public setting is a social activity. Therefore, I don’t like eating alone.
What about church? Sue and Bill met a church. Yes, I’m a Christian and make no secret of that. Religion is just like politics, you have to be so very careful.
What about you? How did you meet your spouse? Have you tired on-line date? Got stories? 😉
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I thought about dating, but ugh… I can’t imagine it. Yuck. I refuse to use dating sites… they’re creepy. I met my ex fiancés through mutual friends. I met my ex husband at work. I got hired as he got fired. I took his shift but he’d come hangout with me. It was the night shift at a gas station. 🤷He was sweet and treated me good, we just weren’t right for each other. It took us way too long to figure that out.
But… I’m fed up with love. I’m single and staying that way. It’s a waste of time, energy, and effort. I’m also not going to let “love” just stumble clumsily into me and knock me off track. I’m tired of being used or trapped in the wrong relationships.
Are you thinking about giving dating a try? Good luck 🤞You’re braver than me!!! Hopefully you’ll come back with stories that aren’t scary! 😁
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Thanks for sharing. 💕
I used to say that if God wanted me to have a man, one would fall out of a plane and land one me. 🫢 I’ve dated. Been engaged once. Not going to say I’m done with dating. 🤷♀️ Who knows?
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Believe me- you do not want dating advice from me! heheheh
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