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Date Created:
April 7, 2008
Category:
Family & Friends »
Relationships & Romance
Group Type:
Request-Only
Owner:
FiddlerLady NEAR LAKE TAHOE, CA
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Silverfox TAMPA, FL
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coffeedrinker Brentwood, TN
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Friends from "Singles Over 50"

   From the former AARP thread of "Singles Over 50" came this migration of website friends. We began as singles but that changed for a some, and yet our friendship kept us together. We are polite adults enjoying happy, intelligent conversations, with sincere respect and concerns for one another. To preserve our serenity and sanity we eliminate discussions about religion and politics.
    If you care to join and abide by our standards then send your request.

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FiddlerLady
Silver, Coffee and Fiddle - C'mon in... — Last Post on October 13, 2008 06:30 PM EST by Silverfox
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FiddlerLady
Welcome NEW AARP folks (soon to be friends) — Last Post on October 11, 2008 07:39 AM EST by fairyangel1947
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July 9th : I proclaim it smile day! — Last Post on August 8, 2008 12:48 PM EST by angels03
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lady67
Who here is 65 and above, besides me? — Last Post on July 13, 2008 08:47 PM EST by sheila1943
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macfromfla
Hi All — Last Post on July 11, 2008 05:51 PM EST by Photobycate
By: macfromfla  |  Added: July 11, 2008  |  Views: 85  |  Posts: 2
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What's Up With Guys These Days????

 

 I just don’t get it. 

 

I made my third attempt to meet someone through a well-known internet dating site, urged on by friends (living vicariously through me) and coworkers (who just want me to do something besides work).  So I tried it yet again and someone was nice enough to e-mail me, wanting to get to know me better.  His profile was nice and he was certainly within the age range I was interested in.  So we chatted via e-mail for a few days and he was witty and funny.  I liked him!  So, he asked me if I’d like to meet somewhere for coffee and I said "sure."  We made plans to meet the next day and would decide where and what time between now and then and I even gave him my cell phone number.

 

I never heard from him again.

 

It’s not like he met me and didn’t like me, that I could understand.  But to make plans and then suddenly drop off the face of the earth?  I don’t get it.  Why do guys do this?  This has been my experience with internet dating, it’s like they get off on the rituals leading up to meeting someone but when it comes down to actually making human contact the fantasy is over for them.\

I thought it was just me.  There is something wrong with ME.  I’m putting out some vibe that just scares men.  Then today I saw a doctor friend of mine that I hadn’t seen in awhile.  She’s my age, gorgeous (she reminds me of Lorraine Bracco, "Dr. Melfi" from "The Sopranos") and SHE’S A DOCTOR!  She shared with me today that she joined another internet dating service (the ones with the really sappy commercials, you know the one?) and she had EXACTLY THE SAME EXPERIENCE!!!

 

We both decided not to renew our memberships and just let nature take its course...que sera sera, right?

 

Have any of you gals had the same experience?  I’d like to hear from you!

 

And guys, can anyone explain this phenomenon?  I’d REALLY like to hear from you all!!!

 

Take care out there, Barbara

 

August 15, 2008

 

Okay, if you all are reading the comments I’ve gotten from some very wise women, you’ll see they’ve given me some great advice and lots of encouragement so I’m going to keep trying.

 

Today I will go back to the internet dating site (my subscription doesn’t expire for another 2 weeks) and think outside the box.  I will report my findings as soon as I have some so keep your fingers crossed for me.

 

And please, keep those cards and letters coming in! 

 August 25, 2008

Well, another week has gone by and guess what?  I have been corresponding with two gentlemen from the web site and I have a coffee date on Thursday with one and the other is still getting to know me via e-mail (which is great with me).  Let's see what happens and I will keep my journal updated.

I appreciate all of the comments, the positive and the rude...it's fascinating and helpful to hear what all of you have to say.

I just got back from a long weekend at the beach with some friends and it was great!  Weather was wonderful, company even better and I'm relaxed and refreshed, ready for whatever is to come.

See ya!!!

 

 

 

 

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