Having someone leave a mate for someone else does not entail conviction from anyone. I'd say most of the time, it is somewhat an affirmation that one should decide to leave a mate by then. Only happens that it takes someone else to let that person finally realize that he/she should have left even before the affirmation has come. Ethical judgments dictate though that it is not appropriate to leave a mate FOR someone else.

Thank you, 2KidsMom

...I've been silent for quite sometime so I guess I should say hi to everyone and make myself acquainted to the forums once again. Sure hope things around here are A-okay just like the old times. Mind having me back in here?

Sometimes I need some place to while my time away. To have a good chat with someone interesting enough to make me stay online for at least an hour or two

I do not want to think that there are those who do not have standards. I always believe everyone has a set standard of his/her own. It's either one has a lower standard (compared to the usual) or one has changed his/her standard. There is what we call a substandard though, merely a deviation from a standard or norm. And those changes in standards are based on one's personal experience or priorities in life.

Personally, my standards in life changed from the time I started knowing what's best and is not best for me. From the time I started earning for my own. Then it changed again from the time I realized I am the captain of MY life and other people around me can either be my chief mates or my crews.

18 years ago, I had no qualms in being one and boy! I didn't mind skinny dipping on the beach several times... Obviously these days, it would no longer be a pleasant sight for someone with my body to be nude in public or even in the confines of my home. But yes, I was once a nudist (not for anything else but just wanted to do it then).

Nowadays, I am open to the thought of my children doing it someday so I let them take care of their body.

My prayers for the bereaved family and loved ones.

I couldn't have said it more nicely.

My children. They're my strongest motivation... and one of the sources of my strength to keep up on it.

Darn! Now I know I don't really have a chance to go out dating with you

I have great balls of fire

My date should be someone who knows how to treat a lady fairly well... opening the car door for me, taking me by my arms gently as we walk together, making sure I am safe and well taken care of while we're together, understanding of my feelings as a lady, etc. In other words, the guy should be much older than me to better meet my requirements.

Dealing with a long distance relationship really depends on how you are as a lover. If you are one who tends to be so physical, I guess LDR is not for you, much more one with a very infrequent meetings. But if you are one who's very capable to deal with your emotions and the physiological issues LDR brought about, then you may be in for it. This is where the saying: Absence makes the heart grow fonder goes.

I tell you, this is true because I am one who experience this. After having been in a failed marriage and a romantic relationship with someone near me after a few years, I realized distance works well for me as I am capable to express my affection without any qualms - to the right type of man, even from a distance. Yes, it takes the right man though. One you should have an spiritual or emotional connection with. With this kind of relationship, physical thing should be of lesser priority. It could be very hard to some though, but it's possible. So, I think you oughta give it a try - just be stronger.

Good luck

Welcome to mingle2, you two young people

Roberta, you rock!

Personally, your vibrant personality inspires me. So glad I have you as one of my mingle friends.

Have a lot of fun then... you deserve it! Be safe

In my country, salary alone isn't enough if one wants to have a fairly comfortable life, much more raise a small family. One has to learn to produce more money thru a small business, capital investment or any other source of income. That's why most of our young professionals here have learned to deal with multiple income generating hobbies (earning extra while enjoying), eg. party hosting, events coordination, tutorials, dog breeding, trek and tour guiding... etc.

I exist, that's a fact I cannot refute
The reason of my existence
Is a thing unknown to no one
Only to the One who have made me exist.

I breathe, yes He gave me breath.
The reason why is undetermined.
It is only my God who knows
Why there should be air for me to breathe.

My life is no great purpose to everyone
But I live for I have the purpose for someone
Let me value this life and forever
Be grateful to my wonderful Creator.

No doubt you were a hottie, sir!

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I was 16. Boy I was so nervous... so was the lad.

Sorry to disappoint you sir... but me as a woman who knows how to earn for my living wants a man who knows how to earn a living, not for me, but for the future family I am to have with this man. I definitely wouldn't want a man whom I have to provide financially... no... no... no.

Don't despair though, I'm sure there are other women who are very much different than me. Good luck.