I'd be okay with going on holiday by myself, but would not go to certain countries. I've been to Morocco, but sure as heck wouldn't do that on my own.
Same with India, although India is not on my list at all.
And for some reason I would feel very uncomfortable going to the US by myself as well.

As for going on solo holidays when in a relationship... I could live with that, but not if it was like 2-3 weeks.
A weekend or a week tops.
My last partner wanted to go fish for salmon in Denmark for a week. Did that too.
Totally fine by me. I have no interest in fishing all day every day like he did, nor in sleeping in a tent so small and so low you almost have to crawl on your belly to get into it. And nowhere inside it to sit if it's raining. Not for me.

And if I wanted to go to Glastonbury on my own, I'd love to be able to do that too.

Also, if he wanted to go with a group of women or lots of women I'd not be okay with that either. Sure, you gotta trust each other, but there are some things that aren't acceptable (to me).

And I agree with Soufie: certain things are much better with the one you love by your side.

In other words: you don't want to be a healthy masculine man. Then what are you doing on a dating site looking for a partner?
Better go to the pub with your mates.

As for the car, what the hell would you want to do with a Porsche? Is driving really fast your idea of vacation? You don't have to go on holiday for that. Just rent a Porsche and go drive fast for a couple of hours. That will get you home with money in your pocket :)

Predator: Badlands - 2025
I didn't even know they did a 2nd Predator movie last year. Found it by accident.
Totally different yet again. I enjoyed it.

But then, why do you think she's interested in old(er) men?

As for the willingness, I think there's no general rule. It's quite personal regardless of someone's age or having (had) children or not.
It's just a matter of finding that one who's interested.

Make sure you state in your profile that you're a single mum and have a 7 year old. I'd not mention the gender.
That way you won't get so many men who aren't up for that.

But I'd also make clear how much time I have to go out on dates with someone. If that's once every 2 weeks or less it might be difficult to find someone.
So it would help if you have someone who can babysit or can afford to get one in which would free you up to date.
But it also has to be clear to potential dates that you do have time and how often.
Be honest about that but don't cross your own boundaries in this! If you can't date every week and/or pay for a sitter every week than don't force yourself in an awkward position. Know what's doable for you and work with that.

The Game - British mini series - 2025
Just found this one, currently watching episode 2 of the 4.
Looks very promising.
With Robson Green. Great actor who can be real intense.

Detective Huw Miller is haunted by one case he failed to solve. As he settles into retirement, he suddenly thinks he has found the elusive killer in the shape of his new neighbour Patrick Harbottle.

I think it has more to do with people not being handy with making photos or simply not bothered to put much effort and time into it.
I don't think it has anything much to do with showing off their phone. It'd take someone who's really into mobiles to be able to tell what kind of phone it is.

Many men don't even have a recent photo but one from the time they were still happy with their ex. They crop the ex off and that becomes their profile photo.
To them the photo in front of the mirror is probably already an effort.

I Googled it and got a lot of stuff on phones that can flex, be rolled up or bent etc.

COncerning dating sites it allegedly means showcasing wealth & status through photos.

But you mean literally having your phone in the photo? But that isn't new, is it?
Tons of people have photos in front of a mirror with their mobile in view.
Which I don't find appealing.
I guess most don't have the option to switch to the camera on their side? Although that tech has been around for a long time, even on cheaper phones.

Thinking... thank goodness this is the last cold day, for now anyways. Had enough of frost and snow and icy roads.

I did make a snowman though :) Hadn't done that in decades. There was 1 day with enough snow to make one.

Thank you! Thank goodness she came back and was alright. I did have to go out and get her though. She didn't want/dare to walk through the snow again.

Hope you're feeling good!

The Hunting Party
About a mass break-out from a huge top secret prison after which a small team will have to try and recapture the fugitives.
They find out that there's more to it than just a prison break.

Season 2 came out last week, well, the first episode of it.

Not that inexpensive, plus having just 1 leaves a lot of blindspots.
Also, cameras run on electricity so they won't help in case there would be a blackout.
Normally speaking they could be great.

Over here you'd need to have a sign up that you got camera surveillance. A sticker in the window or something. Not allowed to use cameras without that.
Typical Dutch, you have to warn bad guys that you're protecting yourself.

Hi Beach!


Feeling joyful after walking through the snow in the garden. We haven't had a decent layer of snow in about 13 years.

Feeling a wee bit concerned as my little Meggie went outdoors and hasn't come back yet.
She's just a small cat so her belly is in the snow when she walks, and that'll get really cold.
Hope she's safe!
Called out to her a number of times, even went out for that, but no Meggie :/

Thinking... had to cancel 3 appointments because of the weather conditions: snow and icy roads. Not chuffed about that.

Add what you have to offer a woman and what kind of woman and/or relationship you're hoping to have.
As for the bit you got now... go over it again and put in some periods or commas where needed. It's a bit messy.

Documentary Close Encounters Down Under - 2022

Watched a few episodes and it's really good!

Seriously PO that my photo got deleted, again. And again with the same nonsense argument:
Your face has to be in view and you have to smile.
My face was in view and I did smile.

Are we dealing with an AI entity here? Utterly ridiculous. I'm fuming.

Jaws and Jaws 2
For lack of something new that I'd like to watch...
A good shark movie never wears thin :D

Happy New Year everyone! May all your dreams come true in 2026!