Is that like broadening your horizons?

It doesn't. I am so dense.

I have no mutual matches at this time. Damn thing is always broken.

That in 24 hours I will be in heaven.

All good relationships start as friendships. If your friendship is strong even if the relationship doesn't last you may be able to remain friends. I say go for it. You only live once.

I'm wishing it was Thursday.

Dragoness, I just read a great book. "The Control Freak" by Les Parrot. Really insightful.

I came here with a broken heart, broken spirit and no self confidence. I'm learning that hearts that love do get broken and mend. Spirits are lifted and renewed. And loving myself is definately worth the trip.

Welcome Jess and you aren't more of a mess than any of us.

Men are glorious in all their strength. Nothing beats intelligent conversation, interesting and alternative view points, and the way they can make you catch your breath with just a look.

It's easy to jump on the bandwagon to point out eachother's weaknesses but each weakness is another strength. It's all in how you look at it.

T, go into a salon near you where hot women work and let them do your magic. You may even develop a fantasy or two based on the experience.

Now I'm craving maple link sausage.

R, it's really hard to get your mojo back and I speak from experience. I think once you are comfortable in your own skin, it comes back to you slowly. You will smile more, make eye contact, even want to catch their eye. Once that happens, it really is like riding a bike.

But from experience, don't force it. If it's not natural, you will end up looking like a dork.

Signed,
Queen dork

Run my first 5K, although I use the term run loosely.

Oh and Tam I have but won't anymore because I can read but considered my contrarianism more independent thought.

Good Morning my fellow Minglers. I must say this thread was a terrible way to wake up and I have had my coffee so you know it's bad.

Let's assume for the sake of opinion, that the OP is correct. He has choices. He can choose not to date, he can join a male only cult, he can continue to whine and annoy us all, he can buy a pocket ***** and live out the rest of his day in his companionable silence. Life is about individual choices.

To the rest who jumped on the women bashing bandwagon, you can chose to follow the OP's lead or you can continue to navigate the world on your own, making your own choices and drawing your own conclusions based on your life experience all on your own.

Choose wisely my friends and have a beautiful Saturday full of wonder and possibilities.

I know. Makes you more unique.

And you have the e-balls of a giant. All that said Fear, we wemens love your softer side. The side that thinks and doesn't just react. The side that is considerate and not boastful. Be sure to show that side every now and then, please.

Like many other I believe in 100% honesty. I feel like if you are capable of being dishonest about the small stuff, you most certainly will be about the important things.

That said, I do understand being hesitant. For example, you confess that you love them and say does that "freak" you out. They say no. Two days later, they admit it freaked them out a little. I am one of those people who needs time to come to grips with how I feel. So rather than reply off the cuff, I think about it. I think we all process things and come to our truth in our own time.

This is priceless. And advice worth taking.