I did the marriage thing twice, the first ended because we were young and I was a spoiled brat who wasn't mature enough to see the amount of time my ex was working was for our family's future, I just saw it as I was spending all my time alone with the kids I might as well be single. I regret it very much and view it as one of my biggest mistakes in life.

The second, was a cheater and mentally abusive. After giving him chance after chance and him repeatedly cheating, I was done. Unfortunately it's taken years to repair the damage he did to me financially, to my self esteem and sense of worth.

I don't think I want to go down the marriage road again, I'm not even sure I want to go down the relationship road again.

Just a forum to post in, that is somewhat active like DH

Congrats! Just take your time and ease back into the dating world again when you feel the time is right, there is no timetable. Most importantly have fun!

Down as to the coast, you and your dirty mind tsk, tsk

I don't know it would really depend on the guy and how I click with him. I dated a guy off of DH he was about 2 hours away, it was coastal so that was a plus, but it wasn't a bad commute to go down for the weekend.

I think it's really common on dating sites for people to email
strictly because of a picture. If it irks you delete and move on.
As far as young "looki loo's" those are more than likely scammers,
however your a good looking guy and given your interest based on
your pictures and profile, I wouldn't be surprised if younger
women contact you, you seem like a fun guy. I do suggest you
edit your profile, you have several oopses (typos) other than that keep posting in the forums, it's a great way to get to know people

Sweets, how are you? I love you profile picture, looking good chica

I followed Nawty following Geezer

I try to be aware the majority of time to my surrounding and people in them, be friendly and approachable. The great thing I find about online forums tho is the opportunity to get to know others that I would never "meet" in daily life because of their location. I view the internet and forums as an "added" friend finder. As far as approaching someone to say ask if they would like to grab a beer or coffee sometime, I don't think I'd be comfortable doing that, being old fashioned I guess.............

For the forums since DH closed

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I gave my number to several on DH in the 40's group once we became close friends and have met many in person on our group meets. I typically only communicated to those I knew from the forum and had posted with for a while so I never had a problem with it.

Grumpy ;) and Nawty

Sometimes I think it might be, then remember everything he put me through and come to my senses.

Good idea, that way I can see his handsome face better also

Where are you hon, I don't recall

Jakebear, I don't know if he came after you left or not, I'm so glad your doing good

Russ and Holly

Thanks Stan

you, how the heck have you been