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@Rebemk80 thanks for your like. It awarded me some kind of trophy.
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There's a guy that talks to me that's old enough to be my son, but I think he just does it because he's a Christian and he's in the local area. He's probably bored because there's not many people that are conversing with him. We mostly just talk about workouts.

...probably not...


*No, I'm playing...I'm sure it's innocent.
 
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I recall a conversation with someone a few years ago. He told me to scrutinize unmarried men after a certain age (mid-thirties). He said I should question why they haven't settled down. I hadn't thought of it from that angle. But he had a point.

In my observation, lengthy periods of singleness affect men more adversely than women. Their self-esteem and confidence take a beating. While I'm attracted to younger men (and those my age), experience is the tipping point. I'd rather have a younger partner in that position than one my age or older.
 
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I'm really getting into coaching. Working with someone and being with others doing the same was a blessing. I didn't realize how much I needed it until the Lord put things in motion. I've been on the fence about a relationship coach. I tried to a different avenue but it isn't available. Coaching is probably the better option.

And I just received my Instant Pot. They shipped it without a box and its damaged. Sometimes Amazon astounds me.
 
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In my observation, lengthy periods of singleness affect men more adversely than women. Their self-esteem and confidence take a beating.
Yep, I'm sort of coaching one right now that will be 60 and never married. I'm trying to help him get out of the negative mindset and tell him he has to stop saying certain things if things will change.
 
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My boss came across some books, took one for himself and said, "The Giver...this one's for you." and handed it to me.

I haven't read an actual book in several months, but I'm a firm believer that everything happens for a reason... especially the little...seeming arbitrary things.

So, I think I'll read this book.
 
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Wow. That's hard. At that point you're set in your ways. Change is difficult. I hope he listens. I didn't know many Christian men in the past. The ones I spoke with had active dating lives. They never mentioned issues.

I've never interacted with someone who struggled to find a companion. It seems simple in my mind. But I've learned that isn't the case for everyone.
Yes, I'm praying!!!!
 
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I've never been good with new year resolutions...

So, I'm gonna go with some fruitiolutions this time...!


Or maybe Flourisholutions...let me know which is better...thanks!
 
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He needs a lot of patience and compassion. Chronologically he’s 60. But relationally he’s much younger. It will take time to bridge the gap.
Well I can understand where he's coming from because I'm pretty much the same. But he has more experience than me since he's had longer serious relationships. Just he has the chronological age thing going against. And in general I think there's a lot more pressure for guys and what their friends will say compared to girls. He gets all kinds of advice but I'm not sure it's always the best, I think he gets it from worldly Christians.

He's a great catch. I went out on some dates with him but the distance is too far. And there's so many things that are so different that it would take being closer. So this is one way I hope that I can help him, because I think he deserves to be married and has a lot to offer towards a relationship.

But I'm not just helping him I'm also helping another friend that's 65. I think she divorced many years ago but is new to the online dating world. I've been making safety the biggest priority.
 
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Very upset with one of my kids. She constantly does ridiculous things for no reason.
She was biting on my cpu headset ( the mic part) and broke it. Just found them 5 minutes ago .
I paid a decent amount for them.
shes constanly putting her dirty hands all over the walls.
The other day she had my kontrol freeks in her mouth. Shes a big girl and its so hard to get through to her. Her twin sister is fine and doesnt ever do such things.
 
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