I think knowing how to trust your gut is a learned thing, if you practice and pay attention you learn that it is the most reliable tool we have. I long ago learned to trust mine and totally respect it. My gut or intuition has served me well in situations from extreme danger to love and everything in between.

I have always admired the way you've been so "up front" (no pun intended, but what the hell) about this. Whereas a lot of people would let this sort of thing devastate them and keep them from moving forward with their lives, you've taken a negative and turned it into a positive through humor and sheer self-worth.

Thank you for your excellent example!

It's good to see you back here!

oh pleez, oh pleez, oh pleez!!!

i LOVE working out! I do it everyday. 1-3 hours. Usually its P90X in the morning. Then a 3miles jog. Then a 4 miles bike ride with my dogs next to me. Then on Saturdays, i go hiking in the woods.. And between all this i work. Or i bodyboard go fishing. I have to do something. Or i go nuts being inside all day.

I was not always like this. After high school i was preggie and got lazy. Only thing i would do was take care of my kids and clean the house. I was not active. And gained a BUTT load of weight. I topped 270. Then got into a horrible car wreck. During my 3 month stay in the hospital found a tumor. Became diabetic. Didn't take diabetes seriously. Thought I could drink and eat whatever I wanted.. Not good choices. Got real sick and almost died. Decided, this is it. Live better or say good bye to my sons.

So decided to live better. As I exercised, I felt better about myself. I had a better attitude. I was happy again. I was active. Life got a lil easier. Clothes looked BETTER on me. Kept up with my sons. I am enjoying life again. I feel younger.. Sexier. Now not saying exercising fixed everything. Just made me feel i can face things stronger.

Ok my 2 cents. sowwy was long

I saw this online today. It says it perfectly.....

1. You Get Off: He's confident in bed. He knows what he's doing ... and if he doesn't by then, well, then he's hopeless and you don't have to waste your time trying to teach him.

2. He Knows Cool Stuff You Never Heard Of: Generation gaps can be a good thing culture-wise. He can introduce you to music and movies that are totally awesome classics.

3. He's Super Supportive: He's got a career and is secure in his work life, so he’s totally supportive of your ambitions. And probs full of good advice! Not to mention the quarter-life crisis is kinda like the mid-life one.

4. Someone Has Already "Fixed Him Up": That relationship didn’t work out. And now you can reap the benefits of nice shoes and hand towels in the bathroom.

5. He Doesn't Stay Out Late: He might be a ladies' man, but after a certain age, he's not out on the prowl every night in da club lookin' for a fresh piece. He just wants to hang with you.

6. He Knows Himself: Nobody's perfect, and by now, he understands his main foibles. So, he can even communicate them to you to prevent friction.

7. You're The Pretty One: It's shallow, but it's always nice to feel extra sexy.
8. He Doesn't Want To Be Alone: He's already hit that point when men realize they don't want to be all by themselves. Even if they intend to stay confirmed bachelors, they still want company.

9. Salt N' Pepper Hair: So hot. Sure, not every middle-aged guy has got it, but it certainly ups your chances.

10. No More Going Dutch: There won’t be that awkward pause when the check comes; he'll always take it because a man of his years makes more money. You won't even feel the slightest bit guilty.

11. He Is Going To Be This Rad Forever: Some peeps just lose their lust for life at a certain age, but your dude has still got it! He can not only keep up with your young butt, but he piques your interest. You know for sure that time doesn't slow him down. He's always willing to try new things. He's not going to turn into some couch potato all of a sudden. In another 20 years, he’ll still be l-i-v-i-n'.

I'll take honesty & good sex....you can keep the rest

While I appreciate the sacrifices the military makes for us, at the same time strongly oppose war...perhaps society has placed military personal in the 'god status'. Like I said earlier, kinda like the NBA.
The un-touchable, I can have what I want, you know you want me babay
mentality is a problem. The rules of rape don't change just because your taught to be a fighter. I do feel that teaching men, women to hate, fight, etc. can surly do a number on your head since it isn't natural to hate and want to hurt others.
However..the rules don't change..rape is rape.
You choose this life, live it with dignity. Being a soldier is no excuse to be a rapist!

but older men are easier to keep happy

serve beer, throw out cans, cook, and take care of the lower brain.......I got this

I didn't know they outgrew these things

Can't say anyone has ever given up on me, but I had to cut off all contact with my exs so I could heal because they were constantly trying to manipulate my emotions!

Abandoned...oh yes I know that feeling all too well...add being left in a lion's den of vile and toxic people on top of that! It really sucked at the time, but I am stronger for all my trials!

Just don't give up on yourself

adds:
rick allen (def leppard)
tommy lee (motley crue)
dave silveria (korn)

I think someone else has named the others I like!