What do you folks feel, when you read a profile.
And they have listed their marriage status as Separated?

Just wondering??

I'm not interested....I'm at about 11 years divorced, don't want to go through one with some else.

keep on going

Way better than finding out they are separated instead of "not married" later...
At least, then, a person can make a decision about whether or not to pursue communication/relationship based on truthfulness.

I don't look at profiles often but if I do and it says separated I go right back to what I was doing before I clicked on the profile... I'm not interested in separated..

Yep,,sorta the same here,,wink,
Just wondered if I was wrong for thinking that way as to what you guys felt,,cool!!! and Thanks,,,

Nope. I find it to be a legal way to screw around without getting in trouble and that's just wrong, IMO. Either get the divorce, or fix the marriage problems.

I've always thought it was THEM LOOKING here as maybe their REASONS to go through with their split-ups,,and I NEVER WILL BE THE OTHER MAN..
But I LOVE their honesty,,
,,,,,,
but honestly,

Yeah, it's always struck me as seeing if anything is better on the other side, by leaving one foot in. Doesn't work for me.

And I agree about the other person. That's rough. Been there, don't want to be there again.

I can share alot of things!But I will not share a man!
I guess i'm kinda greedy that way!

Not the only one. I don't do the jealousy thing, but when I'm in, it's exclusive. I have friends who go for open relationships and it works for them, but not my thing.

I feel I need more information.

I don't do jealousy either,your mine or your not.That simple!

I like to stay clear of that personally...one person I met from here had said he was divorced, and come to find out he was still legally married, so I felt fooled, and didnt appreciate that...

it just depends on the situation. If he is really out of the relationship and going through the process of a divorce, then that is ok. If he is just unsure of what he wants, then no thank you. I'l be a friend but no more

separated = married...I don't go out with married women...

Before my divorce was final, I was introduced to a couple of men who said, "Let me know when things are settled." I didn't understand it then, but I do now. The marriage was over, for sure, and I never tried to fool anyone about my situation. But the whole 'divorce process' can be complicated, frustrating and time-consuming...none of that is conducive to fully enjoying a new relationship. I realize now just how wise those guys were in making that distinction ---> Separated does not quite equal single.

it does not affect me one way or the other since i am not looking,
but if i were looking then it would depend on the person and the
situation. separated is not the same as single nor is it the same
as married and together.

as far as developing a friendship goes then i certainly would
not be put off due to a separation. active pursuit of a romantic
interest would depend on the person and the situation but not out
of the question.

I dive headlong into the jacuzzi w/ her & say "let's do this baby" Meanwhile her X is perched up in the backyard tree w/ binoculars gritting his teeth & thinking I'll fix them two real proper. Ummm!I'll take a def.pass on separation scenarios though seriously.Ducks!as wine glass passes overhead.U men are all alike.U rotten.....

Have to agree.
When I see "separated" I think someone is being honest.
Up front with their sitch.
You know, it is all semantics.
Looking, NotLooking, Separated, Widowed, Divorced.
Labels...on a dating site.
I came to this site to help a non-tekkie friend get hooked up.
It is her picture and profile. She doesn't do forums.
I have met some really great people. As friends.
But that could change in a blink if my circumstances changed.

I guess what I am saying is.
Don't hang someone for telling the truth.
Life is ..fluid.
Sink or swim.
The separated I think, are treading water.