New Relationship – Over Forty

It seems like a good idea at the time. You’re single, open minded to someone new in your life and mentally young enough to want to take the plunge into the dating arena. However there are some potential hiccups along the way ...

What are you looking for? Depending on your marital history that isn’t an easy question to answer—most of us could honestly say that we are not looking to repeat the same mistake(s)—easier said than done. 

I joined an internet dating group, free. I was covered up in emails or messaging things which I never did quite figure out. What a strange world. Nonetheless, the point was to date and get myself back out into the world.

Date #1 – I was stood up. When I arrived back home with steam coming from every orifice of my body I jumped on line to see what happened to this idiot. Apparently he has gotten cold feet. Like a moron I gave him a second chance. I’d rather not talk about it. If I ever get to the stage in my life when a mobile home looks attractive, or a pick up truck with headlights on it bright enough to start a traffic jam, I would consider such a date. Again, I’d rather not talk about the date that finally took place. Needless to say it was a full scale disaster.

Date #2 – This fellow and I talked on the phone for a week before meeting. I had his number, meaning he didn’t have a wife hiding in the closet and he talked to me in the presence of his teenagers meaning he was actively pursuing dating. He wasn’t the most exciting soul I’d ever encountered but I was bound and determined to have an open mind. Our first date: he has streaks in his hair. If I were twenty and so were he, I would likely think this was appropriate. He is fifty. It’s silly. I soon discover he has the depth of a puddle which doesn’t suit my depth reaching to the middle of earth somewhere. I wrote him a Dear John note before he got home.