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Am I Being Set Up To Fail?

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Married women, generally, treat me better, and are friendlier to me than single women are to me. I know there is such a thing called a woman's intuition. What I would like to know is what do married women see in me, that single women cannot see in me?
 
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It might not be what they see in you, but rather what they see in themselves. Married women in general may feel safe with you because they have a commitment to love their husband (no chance of adultery, in their minds). Whereas, single women may feel unsafe because of their own desires to marry. But if single women are looking for a "look" of desire in a man, then they may also see a desire in you that they don't want (for whatever reason), maybe because they want that look of desire only in one they feel desire toward - sort of a "love at first sight" fantasy.
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The fantasy may mean. Becuase, I am not over six feet tall,I do not meet their physical requirements. I can understand that .Because,I am an actor. And,as everyone knows,actors face plenty of rejections.In an audition class,I was told,"If,out of 10 auditions,you get 1 acting job,then consider yourself lucky.The reason, that you did not get picked,was not that you are a bad actor.You did not get picked,because you were not the type the Casting Director(the one who hires the actors and actresses) was looking for.
Therefore,the only logical conclusion is that I am not being accepted, by my type of woman, is not that I am a bad,unattractive person. I just have to realize that it is that fact that I am not the type of man that most women do not dream about and/or looking for.
 
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Maybe the subtle thing,that women see in me,is in my eyes.At one dance,it which I was having a good time.I was not feeling sad.A woman asked me,"You have been hurt before,haven't you?" I replied,"Yes,of course,who hasn't been hurt before? I am curious,why did you asked me that?" She replied,"I can see it ( the hurt) in your eyes".
Now,I am not saying that no one wants me. There was one lady,at my church,that I went out with,died of lung cancer in 2013.She was not a smoker. In 2015,another lady,of my church,that worked with me in our Drama Ministry,that I was fond of,that accepted me,died of breast cancer.While visiting her in the hospital,she told me of her plans to after she gets well,that we can go dancing again.We even talked of going on a cruise together. But,as the saying goes,"The best laid plans of Mice and Men." After my divorce,from my second wife,my second wife got cervical cancer. So,now, I am afraid,that if I do find someone else,she may die of cancer.Before I met the two women, after my divorce,from my second wife,I had dream that I was walking along a beach.(I love beaches)This female angle asked me,"How is your wife?" I answered,"Which one? I have had three wives". Well,after I woke up,I said,"Why did I say three wives,when I have only been married and divorced two times?" Maybe,just maybe,I was never meant to have a companion.
 
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reading stuff like this depresses me..... doesn't make my future look bright lol

It was not my intention to depress you and/or any other single Christian man who reads my threads. As ,I always say,"I do not make the news.I just report the news. " I have a christain male friend,whom I feel for.He,next month,will be 55 years old.He says that he wants to remain a virgin until he gets married. Because, he wants to please GOD. I do admire him for keeping his promise. He has never been married,never had a girlfriend,and has never kissed a female human. Some people,have asked him,"Are you gay?"
So,here is a single Christian man,who never smoked, never,drank, never got high,never been arrested, and has never been in jail, Yet,he has never been "awarded" with a good Christian lady. Yet,I have heard many men,who have dranked ,got high,smoked weed,did drugs,and were jailed, say "But, after doing all of those things,GOD brought a good Christian young lady into my life. And, I have been living right ever since." Something about this scene does not make any sense ,or seems fair. But,no one was ever quoted as saying that life is fair .So, I feel for all of the single Christian men that have had no experience with a woman.
Therefore,in order to encourage him, you brother, and yes, even myself, I quote John 16:33.

John 16:33 says:"(New Living Translation)
" Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world."
Take Care,Brother
And,may GOD"S peace be with you.
 
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^ I have primary progressive multiple sclerosis. Makes life hard sometimes and I am no longer suitable to be with someone because of it. It would bring humiliation and disappointment to certain activities and I just don't want that. I went celibate at 25 because of it and though I'm fine, I'm not thrilled. I feel cheated to a degree. I am also in the drug free, alcohol free, never touched a girl, ect… category but heck, it just stinks for some of us. Makes Heaven more appealing and with my disease being somewhat terminal, I won't have to wait as long...

I just hate seeing others go through it and especially those who have been faithful and often medically free of significant issues
 
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reading stuff like this depresses me..... doesn't make my future look bright lol
Well,Sir Robbins,here is some encouraging news. On today, Sunday, March 3,2019,at 8:18 PM( PST),I received this email from the same woman.

"That was the kindest thing that you ever did was to ask me if you could come ( to ) Morro Bay and take me out to dinner. I just wanted tell you I thank you... and that I am so sorry that I was unkind. It was not meant to be it was a text that I was Texting my sister. I was having my doubts about meeting up with you because I live in a trailer park I don't have a lot of money and i was scared Because I have not dated for 14 years since my husband died... I pray for you every day that God would let you find a woman who is perfect for you. I can see the kindness in you and the kind of man that you are. you are very sweet and kind and would never hurt anybody...i Find myself praying for you a lot it's because God cares for you . He will not let you down he will find a Good wife for you who will treat you kindly and love you. Please forgive me. Love ...in Christ.. M"


I have forgiven her. And, I have accepted her apology.

Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
 
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Sorry to hear. Most of the things you hear from Christians say you need to have faith and all your problems will disappear.

Well most of that is untrue. Teachings in the Bible taken out of context. We're all simply playing the odds.

Only thing I can say is there's great opportunity in being single. It gives you the opportunity to focus on seeking the Truth, not for anything else, the Truth is a reward in itself.

Searching for the Truth in this world of lies takes a lifetime.
 
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She was inspired by Larry David's "Accidental Text On Purpose" obviously...

Nice move on her part.
 
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