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lynnm1947 ( member #15300) posted at 6:38 PM on Thursday, August 29th, 2013
Good to feel a bit more empowered, huh?
I think I didn't explain myself very well. I just meant that we hope that the next one is the right one, but it is only when we stop expecting/hoping that the next one to be/is the right one that the right one comes along. There! Have I succeeded in making my explanation murkier? LOL
Age: 64..ummmmmmm, no...............65....no...oh, hell born in 1947. You figure it out!
"I could have missed the pain, but I would have had to miss the dance." Garth Brooks
She11ybeanz (original poster member #27457) posted at 7:16 PM on Thursday, August 29th, 2013
I agree....and my life just seems to be all crazy right now that I even wonder if I should even be trying to date to be honest! 
I'm seriously considering taking a hiatus for a little while.... 
"Sometimes your knight in shining armor ...is just a douchebag in tin foil!!"
ME - BW - 35
HIM - XWH - 39
D day: November 15th, 2009
Married: 5 Years, together 8
Divorced: December 13th, 2010
New Beginning: Piper/8-3-12
InnerLight ( member #19946) posted at 1:14 AM on Friday, August 30th, 2013
Rejection is a part of life and I learned from this experience that it is "okay" and that I will be okay! I'm going to be going into future dates a little smarter and a little more emotionally prepared and try to just enjoy them "one at a time!"
It sounds like you are reflecting and learning. It is great to know you can handle rejection. In a weird way it is a 'gift' even tho it feels bad. It's just that it is so liberating to know that rejection is not only survivable but that you are thriving and experiencing a rich life WITHOUT male affirmation.
BS, 64 yearsD-day 6-2-08D after 20 years together
The journey from Armageddon to Amazing Life happens one step at a time. Don't ever give up!
She11ybeanz (original poster member #27457) posted at 1:34 AM on Friday, August 30th, 2013
That's very true InnerLight....
I'm actually even contemplating taking a break from online dating for a while. I don't need a man to have a good life.... my daughter keeps me plenty busy plus I am marathon training right now! I run my 3rd marathon at the end of October! 
"Sometimes your knight in shining armor ...is just a douchebag in tin foil!!"
ME - BW - 35
HIM - XWH - 39
D day: November 15th, 2009
Married: 5 Years, together 8
Divorced: December 13th, 2010
New Beginning: Piper/8-3-12
Take2 ( member #23890) posted at 3:05 AM on Friday, August 30th, 2013
just found this and thought perfect!
[This message edited by Take2 at 9:08 PM, August 29th (Thursday)]
"We must be willing to get rid of the life we've planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us." Joseph Campbell...So, If fear was not a factor - what would you do?
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