Topic: Finding the 'right one'
navygirl's photo
Thu 08/16/12 12:22 PM


I saw this quote and had to share.

"Relationships are like garage sales. From a distance it looks like it good be interesting but up close its just a ton of sh_t you don't need. laugh



laugh laugh


Oops I think I wrote it wrong. It was supposed to be could not good. Man; I need more coffee. laugh

Goofball73's photo
Thu 08/16/12 12:35 PM
I am planning on wooing a chick. She must pass a thorough background check though.

navygirl's photo
Thu 08/16/12 12:59 PM


I'm young, so I can't see myself giving up anytime soon. If it happens for me, it will happen. I can't force it.

I don't really understand why anyone would give up, though.


YES! flowerforyou Never give up on love. Even with a nasty divorce, I refuse to give.There is someone special for each of us.....:heart:


I don't think anyone of us has given up on love as we still enjoy the love of family and friends. We have just given up on finding a partner. Yeah; I know I am splitting hairs here but I had to clarify that without the love and support of friends as well as family; life wouldn't be worth living.

blueeyes2000's photo
Thu 08/16/12 01:18 PM
The reason I was curious, was because of a conversation I had with a co-worker. He said he had been single for awhile, and had pretty much given up trying to find someone. He said that none of his relationships lasted that long(for different reasons), and that he knew he was going to end up alone, so why keep looking? It was only hurting him.

It kind of made me think that was sad, and wondered if other people felt that way, and what would happen to make people give up?

Ladywind7's photo
Thu 08/16/12 01:29 PM
The right one? I think there are alot of factors involved. The momentum, the timing, the openness, the compatibility, the romantic gestures, the availability, the chemistry, the support, that magic is rare and just flows if it is meant to be.

Ruth34611's photo
Thu 08/16/12 01:52 PM



I'm young, so I can't see myself giving up anytime soon. If it happens for me, it will happen. I can't force it.

I don't really understand why anyone would give up, though.


YES! flowerforyou Never give up on love. Even with a nasty divorce, I refuse to give.There is someone special for each of us.....:heart:


I don't think anyone of us has given up on love as we still enjoy the love of family and friends. We have just given up on finding a partner. Yeah; I know I am splitting hairs here but I had to clarify that without the love and support of friends as well as family; life wouldn't be worth living.


I guess I'll just follow navy girl around and post :thumbsup:

Goofball73's photo
Thu 08/16/12 02:04 PM

The reason I was curious, was because of a conversation I had with a co-worker. He said he had been single for awhile, and had pretty much given up trying to find someone. He said that none of his relationships lasted that long(for different reasons), and that he knew he was going to end up alone, so why keep looking? It was only hurting him.

It kind of made me think that was sad, and wondered if other people felt that way, and what would happen to make people give up?


I think some people hit this point and decide to give up. For some, they do stay single (and for various reasons). Others, they hit this point and then one day they either decide to try again or they meet someone in an unexpected way. All I know is that sometimes meeting a person who is a great fit for you isn't as easy as it should be.

Simonedemidova's photo
Thu 08/16/12 02:47 PM



I'm young, so I can't see myself giving up anytime soon. If it happens for me, it will happen. I can't force it.

I don't really understand why anyone would give up, though.


YES! flowerforyou Never give up on love. Even with a nasty divorce, I refuse to give.There is someone special for each of us.....:heart:


I don't think anyone of us has given up on love as we still enjoy the love of family and friends. We have just given up on finding a partner. Yeah; I know I am splitting hairs here but I had to clarify that without the love and support of friends as well as family; life wouldn't be worth living.


Of course but this particular thread was on finding the right one, as in mr or mrs right. We always fall back on our friends or family.

navygirl's photo
Thu 08/16/12 03:12 PM




I'm young, so I can't see myself giving up anytime soon. If it happens for me, it will happen. I can't force it.

I don't really understand why anyone would give up, though.


YES! flowerforyou Never give up on love. Even with a nasty divorce, I refuse to give.There is someone special for each of us.....:heart:


I don't think anyone of us has given up on love as we still enjoy the love of family and friends. We have just given up on finding a partner. Yeah; I know I am splitting hairs here but I had to clarify that without the love and support of friends as well as family; life wouldn't be worth living.


Of course but this particular thread was on finding the right one, as in mr or mrs right. We always fall back on our friends or family.


As I said; I was splitting hairs but you are correct in your statement. :thumbsup:

navygirl's photo
Thu 08/16/12 03:13 PM




I'm young, so I can't see myself giving up anytime soon. If it happens for me, it will happen. I can't force it.

I don't really understand why anyone would give up, though.


YES! flowerforyou Never give up on love. Even with a nasty divorce, I refuse to give.There is someone special for each of us.....:heart:


I don't think anyone of us has given up on love as we still enjoy the love of family and friends. We have just given up on finding a partner. Yeah; I know I am splitting hairs here but I had to clarify that without the love and support of friends as well as family; life wouldn't be worth living.


I guess I'll just follow navy girl around and post :thumbsup:


He He; we do seem to on the same wave length on most of the topics. :thumbsup:

navygirl's photo
Thu 08/16/12 03:27 PM


The reason I was curious, was because of a conversation I had with a co-worker. He said he had been single for awhile, and had pretty much given up trying to find someone. He said that none of his relationships lasted that long(for different reasons), and that he knew he was going to end up alone, so why keep looking? It was only hurting him.

It kind of made me think that was sad, and wondered if other people felt that way, and what would happen to make people give up?


I think some people hit this point and decide to give up. For some, they do stay single (and for various reasons). Others, they hit this point and then one day they either decide to try again or they meet someone in an unexpected way. All I know is that sometimes meeting a person who is a great fit for you isn't as easy as it should be.


You are right that we give up for various reasons and its hard to pinpoint any one reason. I can only speak for myself; but I am pretty set in my ways. I have met many divorced men who are not only very bitter with women but who have been financially ruined because of divorce so they are just looking for sex and not a committed relationship. Then I have met the "mid life crisis" types who have the maturity of a teenager. So, they think to feel younger they need to date someone younger. I can't compete with a younger woman nor would I try. The men I dated have done nothing but attack my self esteem because of my looks and age; so why would I purposely subject myself to that kind of abuse? Yes; I know not everyone is like that but the odds are not in my favour. I have to be realistic and accept what I simply can't change.

Simonedemidova's photo
Thu 08/16/12 03:54 PM





I'm young, so I can't see myself giving up anytime soon. If it happens for me, it will happen. I can't force it.

I don't really understand why anyone would give up, though.


YES! flowerforyou Never give up on love. Even with a nasty divorce, I refuse to give.There is someone special for each of us.....:heart:


I don't think anyone of us has given up on love as we still enjoy the love of family and friends. We have just given up on finding a partner. Yeah; I know I am splitting hairs here but I had to clarify that without the love and support of friends as well as family; life wouldn't be worth living.


Of course but this particular thread was on finding the right one, as in mr or mrs right. We always fall back on our friends or family.


As I said; I was splitting hairs but you are correct in your statement. :thumbsup:


If I didn't have friends or family, I would not survive as a single person, but they got my back.

Goofball73's photo
Thu 08/16/12 05:38 PM



The reason I was curious, was because of a conversation I had with a co-worker. He said he had been single for awhile, and had pretty much given up trying to find someone. He said that none of his relationships lasted that long(for different reasons), and that he knew he was going to end up alone, so why keep looking? It was only hurting him.

It kind of made me think that was sad, and wondered if other people felt that way, and what would happen to make people give up?


I think some people hit this point and decide to give up. For some, they do stay single (and for various reasons). Others, they hit this point and then one day they either decide to try again or they meet someone in an unexpected way. All I know is that sometimes meeting a person who is a great fit for you isn't as easy as it should be.


You are right that we give up for various reasons and its hard to pinpoint any one reason. I can only speak for myself; but I am pretty set in my ways. I have met many divorced men who are not only very bitter with women but who have been financially ruined because of divorce so they are just looking for sex and not a committed relationship. Then I have met the "mid life crisis" types who have the maturity of a teenager. So, they think to feel younger they need to date someone younger. I can't compete with a younger woman nor would I try. The men I dated have done nothing but attack my self esteem because of my looks and age; so why would I purposely subject myself to that kind of abuse? Yes; I know not everyone is like that but the odds are not in my favour. I have to be realistic and accept what I simply can't change.


I've come across women who have different issues. One simply needed a man in her life. She simply couldn't be single cause her mental state just wouldn't allow it. She had a need to be with someone....well anyone really. And she'd fool herself into thinking more was there. Thank goodness I saw the signs early. Lol.

But, it's sad to say that there are those men and women who have suffered a nasty divorce, or split, or maybe they have escaped abuse. Whatever the reason, it is there and it is valid. You can't make someone want to date if they feel like there is no reason for it. Or maybe they just want to protect themselves. Yes, you have to have a little faith in dating. But you also have to want to take that chance. Oh, and great post Navy.



Ruth34611's photo
Thu 08/16/12 07:18 PM


I've come across women who have different issues. One simply needed a man in her life. She simply couldn't be single cause her mental state just wouldn't allow it. She had a need to be with someone....well anyone really. And she'd fool herself into thinking more was there. Thank goodness I saw the signs early. Lol.

But, it's sad to say that there are those men and women who have suffered a nasty divorce, or split, or maybe they have escaped abuse. Whatever the reason, it is there and it is valid. You can't make someone want to date if they feel like there is no reason for it. Or maybe they just want to protect themselves. Yes, you have to have a little faith in dating. But you also have to want to take that chance. Oh, and great post Navy.





Goof is so smart.

navygirl's photo
Thu 08/16/12 09:30 PM




The reason I was curious, was because of a conversation I had with a co-worker. He said he had been single for awhile, and had pretty much given up trying to find someone. He said that none of his relationships lasted that long(for different reasons), and that he knew he was going to end up alone, so why keep looking? It was only hurting him.

It kind of made me think that was sad, and wondered if other people felt that way, and what would happen to make people give up?


I think some people hit this point and decide to give up. For some, they do stay single (and for various reasons). Others, they hit this point and then one day they either decide to try again or they meet someone in an unexpected way. All I know is that sometimes meeting a person who is a great fit for you isn't as easy as it should be.


You are right that we give up for various reasons and its hard to pinpoint any one reason. I can only speak for myself; but I am pretty set in my ways. I have met many divorced men who are not only very bitter with women but who have been financially ruined because of divorce so they are just looking for sex and not a committed relationship. Then I have met the "mid life crisis" types who have the maturity of a teenager. So, they think to feel younger they need to date someone younger. I can't compete with a younger woman nor would I try. The men I dated have done nothing but attack my self esteem because of my looks and age; so why would I purposely subject myself to that kind of abuse? Yes; I know not everyone is like that but the odds are not in my favour. I have to be realistic and accept what I simply can't change.


I've come across women who have different issues. One simply needed a man in her life. She simply couldn't be single cause her mental state just wouldn't allow it. She had a need to be with someone....well anyone really. And she'd fool herself into thinking more was there. Thank goodness I saw the signs early. Lol.

But, it's sad to say that there are those men and women who have suffered a nasty divorce, or split, or maybe they have escaped abuse. Whatever the reason, it is there and it is valid. You can't make someone want to date if they feel like there is no reason for it. Or maybe they just want to protect themselves. Yes, you have to have a little faith in dating. But you also have to want to take that chance. Oh, and great post Navy.




Thanks Goof. I like ou are a wise man.

navygirl's photo
Thu 08/16/12 10:32 PM





The reason I was curious, was because of a conversation I had with a co-worker. He said he had been single for awhile, and had pretty much given up trying to find someone. He said that none of his relationships lasted that long(for different reasons), and that he knew he was going to end up alone, so why keep looking? It was only hurting him.

It kind of made me think that was sad, and wondered if other people felt that way, and what would happen to make people give up?


I think some people hit this point and decide to give up. For some, they do stay single (and for various reasons). Others, they hit this point and then one day they either decide to try again or they meet someone in an unexpected way. All I know is that sometimes meeting a person who is a great fit for you isn't as easy as it should be.


You are right that we give up for various reasons and its hard to pinpoint any one reason. I can only speak for myself; but I am pretty set in my ways. I have met many divorced men who are not only very bitter with women but who have been financially ruined because of divorce so they are just looking for sex and not a committed relationship. Then I have met the "mid life crisis" types who have the maturity of a teenager. So, they think to feel younger they need to date someone younger. I can't compete with a younger woman nor would I try. The men I dated have done nothing but attack my self esteem because of my looks and age; so why would I purposely subject myself to that kind of abuse? Yes; I know not everyone is like that but the odds are not in my favour. I have to be realistic and accept what I simply can't change.


I've come across women who have different issues. One simply needed a man in her life. She simply couldn't be single cause her mental state just wouldn't allow it. She had a need to be with someone....well anyone really. And she'd fool herself into thinking more was there. Thank goodness I saw the signs early. Lol.

But, it's sad to say that there are those men and women who have suffered a nasty divorce, or split, or maybe they have escaped abuse. Whatever the reason, it is there and it is valid. You can't make someone want to date if they feel like there is no reason for it. Or maybe they just want to protect themselves. Yes, you have to have a little faith in dating. But you also have to want to take that chance. Oh, and great post Navy.




Thanks Goof. I like ou are a wise man.


Let's try this again. You are a wise man. That martini must really be hitting me. LOL

MariahsFantasy's photo
Fri 08/17/12 12:28 AM






The reason I was curious, was because of a conversation I had with a co-worker. He said he had been single for awhile, and had pretty much given up trying to find someone. He said that none of his relationships lasted that long(for different reasons), and that he knew he was going to end up alone, so why keep looking? It was only hurting him.

It kind of made me think that was sad, and wondered if other people felt that way, and what would happen to make people give up?


I think some people hit this point and decide to give up. For some, they do stay single (and for various reasons). Others, they hit this point and then one day they either decide to try again or they meet someone in an unexpected way. All I know is that sometimes meeting a person who is a great fit for you isn't as easy as it should be.


You are right that we give up for various reasons and its hard to pinpoint any one reason. I can only speak for myself; but I am pretty set in my ways. I have met many divorced men who are not only very bitter with women but who have been financially ruined because of divorce so they are just looking for sex and not a committed relationship. Then I have met the "mid life crisis" types who have the maturity of a teenager. So, they think to feel younger they need to date someone younger. I can't compete with a younger woman nor would I try. The men I dated have done nothing but attack my self esteem because of my looks and age; so why would I purposely subject myself to that kind of abuse? Yes; I know not everyone is like that but the odds are not in my favour. I have to be realistic and accept what I simply can't change.


I've come across women who have different issues. One simply needed a man in her life. She simply couldn't be single cause her mental state just wouldn't allow it. She had a need to be with someone....well anyone really. And she'd fool herself into thinking more was there. Thank goodness I saw the signs early. Lol.

But, it's sad to say that there are those men and women who have suffered a nasty divorce, or split, or maybe they have escaped abuse. Whatever the reason, it is there and it is valid. You can't make someone want to date if they feel like there is no reason for it. Or maybe they just want to protect themselves. Yes, you have to have a little faith in dating. But you also have to want to take that chance. Oh, and great post Navy.




Thanks Goof. I like ou are a wise man.


Let's try this again. You are a wise man. That martini must really be hitting me. LOL


Now I knew that couldn't be a sober thought. bigsmile

Goofball73's photo
Fri 08/17/12 07:33 AM



I've come across women who have different issues. One simply needed a man in her life. She simply couldn't be single cause her mental state just wouldn't allow it. She had a need to be with someone....well anyone really. And she'd fool herself into thinking more was there. Thank goodness I saw the signs early. Lol.

But, it's sad to say that there are those men and women who have suffered a nasty divorce, or split, or maybe they have escaped abuse. Whatever the reason, it is there and it is valid. You can't make someone want to date if they feel like there is no reason for it. Or maybe they just want to protect themselves. Yes, you have to have a little faith in dating. But you also have to want to take that chance. Oh, and great post Navy.





Goof is so smart.


Would you like for me to direct deposit that $50 into your checking or savings account? :tongue:

navygirl's photo
Fri 08/17/12 08:48 AM







The reason I was curious, was because of a conversation I had with a co-worker. He said he had been single for awhile, and had pretty much given up trying to find someone. He said that none of his relationships lasted that long(for different reasons), and that he knew he was going to end up alone, so why keep looking? It was only hurting him.

It kind of made me think that was sad, and wondered if other people felt that way, and what would happen to make people give up?


I think some people hit this point and decide to give up. For some, they do stay single (and for various reasons). Others, they hit this point and then one day they either decide to try again or they meet someone in an unexpected way. All I know is that sometimes meeting a person who is a great fit for you isn't as easy as it should be.


You are right that we give up for various reasons and its hard to pinpoint any one reason. I can only speak for myself; but I am pretty set in my ways. I have met many divorced men who are not only very bitter with women but who have been financially ruined because of divorce so they are just looking for sex and not a committed relationship. Then I have met the "mid life crisis" types who have the maturity of a teenager. So, they think to feel younger they need to date someone younger. I can't compete with a younger woman nor would I try. The men I dated have done nothing but attack my self esteem because of my looks and age; so why would I purposely subject myself to that kind of abuse? Yes; I know not everyone is like that but the odds are not in my favour. I have to be realistic and accept what I simply can't change.


I've come across women who have different issues. One simply needed a man in her life. She simply couldn't be single cause her mental state just wouldn't allow it. She had a need to be with someone....well anyone really. And she'd fool herself into thinking more was there. Thank goodness I saw the signs early. Lol.

But, it's sad to say that there are those men and women who have suffered a nasty divorce, or split, or maybe they have escaped abuse. Whatever the reason, it is there and it is valid. You can't make someone want to date if they feel like there is no reason for it. Or maybe they just want to protect themselves. Yes, you have to have a little faith in dating. But you also have to want to take that chance. Oh, and great post Navy.




Thanks Goof. I like ou are a wise man.


Let's try this again. You are a wise man. That martini must really be hitting me. LOL


Now I knew that couldn't be a sober thought. bigsmile


The thought was sober; I just wasn't. rofl rofl

Ruth34611's photo
Fri 08/17/12 09:33 AM




I've come across women who have different issues. One simply needed a man in her life. She simply couldn't be single cause her mental state just wouldn't allow it. She had a need to be with someone....well anyone really. And she'd fool herself into thinking more was there. Thank goodness I saw the signs early. Lol.

But, it's sad to say that there are those men and women who have suffered a nasty divorce, or split, or maybe they have escaped abuse. Whatever the reason, it is there and it is valid. You can't make someone want to date if they feel like there is no reason for it. Or maybe they just want to protect themselves. Yes, you have to have a little faith in dating. But you also have to want to take that chance. Oh, and great post Navy.





Goof is so smart.


Would you like for me to direct deposit that $50 into your checking or savings account? :tongue:


Checking, please.

Or you can just buy me lunch when you finally get your azz to California.