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Yeah, isn't dating fun?
I think more than a few (if not all of us) understand. I've made rules for myself, but I seldom stick to them. Not sure why, but I don't.
I try to avoid all wealthy men --- especially self-made guys. Stupid sounding, but normally there is just too much ego bouncing around pour moi.
Age is just a number, but numbers mean things. So, I try to avoid dating anyone more than 10 years older than me --- so 48 is my "limit" and I try to avoid dating men who are more than 8 years younger than me --- so 30 is my "limit" ...However, I seem to attract guys who are 25 to 28. ...and guys in their early 50's. So, I often "break" this rule. I should stop doing that.
...the only 2 rules I do adhere to is that I MUST feel a "spark" when I met a guy and I walk away if my gut instinct says "no"
...dating tips from a guy who got dumped after 10 years! LOL!
you should change the name of your entry to (en)courage my love
it's more what you're talking about I think.
mnc
Nice blog, lots of meat.
Just do what feels healthy and good. And you can't discover that unless you date (and that means lots of lemons on the journey).
I'm an award winning balcony sweeper. I have a plaque in the shape of a push broom from the Governor General's janitor.
steve
Dating...I find out much more about myself than I do the other person often times. Strange how we have these men who pop into our lives, and then we gotta figure out what's next. Have fun with it! Ciao`
matt: spark is such an important thing for me, but it's also very elusive. i like to find that in just people as friends, just people in general, as for the rules, I try not to have too many, though I'm beginning to understand that I have rules that i don't even know about.
mark: cute, but I'm not sure I want to encourage anything. 
heipel: i've got a balcony for you. please say award-winning after every second sentence please.
charlie: yeah, I know what you mean about guys just showing up in my life. haha... I'm trying to have fun with it!
Yes! Dating is great! What freedom we have to just get to scope people out! I feel like the art of dating was lost for awhile (or else I just very sheltered from it). I never knew what it meant. If you're dating than does that mean you're with that person? No, it means you're interested in finding out whether you would be with them. Seems like dating is coming back into vogue. It sounds like you have a healthy approach, and kudos to options. You can take it fast or slow. You can be into someone or crazy about them. It's a little game.
Age is just a number, but when your heart says things about it then it obviously has translated into something else. I like older women. Women my age always seem to be at a different stage in the game, and they play it in a way that leaves me so confused and/or bored. If I'm going to date, I at least want some common assumptions, not tomfoolery. Yet older women seem to need more material things and status, and are harder to get. Maybe that's partly why I'm attracted to them.
Anyway, it's good that you sound like you have several people to experience different kinds of relationships with. It's fun to go out with people, and then eventually you'll want to be with someone. When that time comes, you'll know.
Its strange but sometimes even if two people live together they cannot connect and at sometime else two people that have never met each other connect like never before. So all the best.
ditto to what everyone has said, though sometimes I wonder if we don't have *sparks* or like someone enough because we simply aren't ready to go there. Either way, do your thing and go with your gut and you should be fine. :D
I was about to comment on your age issue when I came across you and Y still living together.
Ah.
Yeah, I can see why cookie would have an issue with it. He's seeing competition and issues, asking himself, "are you truly over Y? Or you just lying to me and even yourself?" Unfortunately, those thoughts are going to linger no matter what is the reality between you and Y.
You're a hell of a lot more courageous than me - I couldn't be bothered with dating these days. I've found it to be too much of a 'lunchbag letdown' in the past.
sir B: dating is such an old fashioned word, isn't it? I'm trying to date, instead of just jumping into the sack and seeing if the sparks fly beyond the pillows. it's cool you like older women. a bit of experience is always good.
Jake: thanks Jake! it's true, connections are sometimes unexplainable.
angreeblkcub: yeah, I thought that could be a possibility, but I think I'm ready. I just don't know why I do like cookie despite all the things that makes feel like it's not enough. but tks, I'll go with my gut, or heart, that's all we can do.
Joel A: I know that no matter what one says or how things really are, there will always be that perception. but that's the way it is for now. my situation won't be forever. and I'm okay with it for now. 
dantallion: courage... that's what I need now. I'm afraid the lunchbag letdown isn't that unique in my dating world. haha...
It's great that you've started dating! Even if you dont meet "the guy" on your first date, dont give up. He's out there somewhere and you'll only find him if you look
thanks Charlie! I'll look, but we'll see what I find.
Talking about his award winning house nonstop on a date is not a good sign....
I think we need an update on the dating scene thus far!
Alas, if you don't feel it, can't force it. Am glad that you took on a second date to find out tho! Dating was fun for me. I loved it, it was like something new - everytime. Like peeling layers off onions... sorta. Now that I'm with someone, it's nice, too. It's all on how one looks at this venture called life.
SO... have you gone on more dates?
Oh and go see 40 year old Virgin!
Sugar and I almost died.
By the way it is the not PC at all.
SuperMario
ah, how i miss those days of dating...! definitely great fodder for stories...
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