Topic : Tired of Being Single

LOL!! Never say too old! I am 42 and feel the best I ever have in my whole life! I don't think it's EVER too late unless you yourself say it is and call it quits. So what's it gonna be? LOL! I totally can relate to the kissing alot of frogs thing! It ain't pretty, but it's just something ya gotta do! LOL!! 

I have done the online dating thing.  I'm getting so frustrated that I'm almost willing to settle for almost anyone.  The one person that's still around is someone I lived with for a year but moved out because I found out he was not being loyal. He still calls and tries to stay in contact with me in hopes that I might give him another chance. At this point, I sometimes feel desparate enough that I start thinking of just settling for him.   

I've met many others since then.  I've been out with some for a couple dates or more but it only last that long.  Most of have been very nice but then I don't hear from them.  I can't figure out what I am doing wrong.  I'm not ugly, not exactly a "model" in my physical features (maybe just a few pounds overweight). I'm also easy going, easy to talk to, just not real witty.  I know that part of the problem is that I did meet someone whom at the time of our initial meeting was interested in me but I didn't realize how great of a 'catch' he was until it was too late to begin any kind of relationship.  He has moved out of town (we keep in touch as 'friends') but my heart just hasn't been the same since he left.    

If I could just meet someone who is not just wanting a hot date but a person who likes to get to know others as I do maybe I could begin a new chapter in my life.  But where do I find such a person?  Dr. Phil's shows had some great information but almost all of them spotlighted younger men and women.  I think the dating scene is quite different for us older women (I'm 48 soon to be 49 - I don't want to celebrate my 50th alone).  

Hi Beckyleigh 

Have you tried online dating yet? Depending on the area you live it you could try joining a site for free and start with doing a local search just to get the ball rolling so you have some social outlets. I personally havent done the bar scene in a very long time, have never had much luck in the grocery store either lol. Online dating was very good for me. Another thing you may want to try is signing up for some sort of class in your city ...or anything that is creative and fun just so you can get out and meet other people. Once you make some friends in that setting then often you will be introduced to some of their friends (like networking....and then you just may meet a great bachelor). All I know is that at no matter what age dating can be difficult and stressful. I was just fortunate enough to hit the jackpot with my fiance. It was a long time coming though....but i never gave up, i knew my soulmate was out there somewhere. Anyway, hopefully i was able to help you out a little bit. If you are interested, the website where him and I found each other is called Megafriends. Btw, if you try it and start local dont be nervous about the possibilities of one day branching out and taking your search further. One never knows where there match may be....mine just happened to be across the pond. :) Take care and good luck.