Say things like, "Don't worry about it". Smile and say thank you, that's a great idea but you've got it under control.
She probably feels threatened by you and wants to be needed even if you don't need her. Offer her candy every time she butts in. If all fails sprinkle sea salt around your area to ward off negative energy .

That's a good example.

Exactly. The scammer, no matter how charming or talented, will repeat certain phrases that are off or doesn't fit the situation

I can look away from the spelling errors if it's not out of control or looks like typos but if it looks like he can't relay a thought in an understandable manner I will assume he can't communicate well in person either.

Don't mess with me, (with a smiley on it.)

Thank you. He graduated with a Masters of Fine Arts in Dramatic Writing in Film, Television, Theatre this past June. I'm around professors all day long and that at a VERY liberal University, so I know about them quite a bit. Well, who's to say I'm not a crazy psychopath. Maybe he should watch out who he's dealing with. (I can't find a psychopath smiley face.)

Al right peoples,
I'm not the cougar type, ok? If you only knew me... you'd actually warn the guy to watch out.
Anyhow, I just responded asking him how come he never approached me before on campus? (Because he had stated he's a part time professor at CSULA.) I don't know peoples... I feel some fishiness in my gut. I'll know more soon.
To be continued.

Oh, that's so sweet.:

Cool! I can't wait to find out.

OMG, this is such a depressing thread. I feel like I'm in the Twilight Zone. Will do.

My thoughts, concerns, actions, and excitement are at a perfect pace. But I do appreciate the cheer. The responsibility aspect I threw in there is related to honesty with myself and authenticity.

You're right. And we may decide to be friends.

Dearest, you have a tough crowd here. I was laughing when I read about your experience. If it is any consolation, I once was on a date who wanted to finish eating my left overs on my plate. I'm not basing the entire experience I had on that small instance alone but I do have to say given the fact that we didn't even know each other I found it awkward. It made laugh and your story brought back those memories.

Times are different now. I don't mind paying for myself, in fact often I prefer it. If a man who wants to pay for my dinner is a generous man who would also do it for his male friends because it came from his heart I would be more likely to accept it, otherwise it's best to be independent.

The difference between you and him is that he doesn't hide his identity behind passive aggressive words like you do. The fact I could technically be his mother is a valid point though, thus my dilemma.

That's not an issue. I imagine it will be very easy to communicate with each other. I'm glad you responded. You said in other posts that you draw the line at 8 years difference. Can you relate to my dilemma?

I'm very flattered and I know that I will make my decision after getting to know him. I'm the last person on this planet to discriminate or judge. On the contrary, I am trying to figure out if I would be selfish and acting irresponsibly by trusting that everything will be okay. 18 years is not nothing. Nothing wrong with putting some thought into it. Basically, I am just thinking out loud. Thanks for your thoughts. I'm actually very excited.

Here goes my first problem on mingle, people:
I’m on this other dating site that I don’t really use that much and yesterday someone send the most perfect message to me, letting me know much he loved what I shared of myself and that he he is VERY interested in getting to know me. I looked at his profile and agree with him that we’re on the same wave length on so many levels.

Here comes the problem. I’m 46 and he is 28. In his profile he listed that he is looking for someone between ages 20-30, which tells me he does not have a fetish for older women. I like that. It shows that he is sincerely interested in me. However, this age difference problem has been haunting me forever. In my 30s it wasn’t a big deal but now it’s causing me to isolate myself from the dating world because I can’t find anyone compatible or someone I’m interested in who is near my age. Believe me, I tried. I really don’t think getting involved with anyone younger than 40 or 39 is realistic. I need some empathy about my situation and I’m curious about your take on it. I don’t even know how to respond. What do you think?

Hi, I know what you mean.

I really want her to find someone long term. Someone good.

I felt like I was on speed..I watched them all
Back to back. On netflicks...

Yes, I'm getting into Big C now too.