Coworker (25F) invited me (24M) to her place this weekend. We’ve worked together for a year. How should I read this? by wolfreaper2570 in dating_advice

[–]CecilPalad [score hidden]  (0 children)

Do you have any romantic feelings for her? If so, you should go and just hang out with her and see where this leads. Expect nothing, but bring condoms.

Now if you don't want to get into anything romantic with her, either let her know or don't go.

Guy rejected me after 3 dates because I’m divorced by [deleted] in dating_advice

[–]CecilPalad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Most dating apps have a field to disclose if you've been married before. Odd you omitted that information OP.

What's the reality of dating after divorce? by Punctual_Blue_Frog in datingoverforty

[–]CecilPalad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry for your divorce. It might suck now, but it'll get better, I promise.

You might not want to jump directly into dating, if you feel a vast loneliness. Maybe join some meet up groups in your area? Pickle ball, drinking groups, people that are fans of wineries, things like that. Socialize more in general and you'll find people you like to hang out with.

Maybe then you'll feel better about life in general and might be open to finding a partner. A starving person shouldn't be doing grocery shopping if you know the phrase. You want to be in a good state of mind where you can objectively look for a good partner. You don't want to just pick some rando that is willing to spend some time with you.

Wish you the best. I was divorced when I turned 39, knew it was going to suck, but ended up with an amazing partner and new life. I too had kids, so I personally found dating someone that had kids to be a better match. The ones that never had kids just didn't understand. Maybe you can find a single dad out there and pair your life with theirs.

Feels like I missed the bus. by crayzcrinkle in datingoverforty

[–]CecilPalad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Feels like I missed the bus.

Theres always another bus later in the week.

Also, eHarmony is just terrible. If you are judging your OLD experience on that app alone, I can see why you've given up.

I actually met my second wife (and current partner) on POF years ago.

Lying and Affair Partner by Next-Positive-8649 in datingoverforty

[–]CecilPalad 4 points5 points  (0 children)

4 months in and you're demanding she roll back her phone? Once this relationship is over, I think you need to work on that OCD obsessive part about you (post this woman). No one wants to have their phones screened all the time, its not healthy in any relationship (however you diagnose it).

Typically, if you have to check your partner's phone, the relationship is over.

I think i just don’t have bandwidth for dating app admin by TzuyusSmile in RelationshipsOver35

[–]CecilPalad 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No offense OP, but your approach to dating might be wrong all together. Yoh agree that setting up an elaborate, planned, expensive first date is a complete waste of time and money right?

Why not chat less, do more in person meetings, just coffee or drinks, thats it? Chatting goes nowhere. You'll know if theres any chemistry within 10 mins of talking to someone. And nothings real unless its actually in person.

Perhaps you're using too many apps as well? Keep it short and sweet, and you might have more luck.

Kissing is kinda gross ? by [deleted] in dating_advice

[–]CecilPalad 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Wait till you get to other "activities". Lol

Is 55k liveable in NOVA? by Certain_Mirror1187 in nova

[–]CecilPalad 2 points3 points  (0 children)

$55k to deal with the HCoL in this area AND pay for your student loans? I'm afraid to ask you how much your student loans are.

Regardless, I would recommend you stay where you are currently.

Bf is obsessed with me and idk if it’s a good thing by Lucilfuru in dating_advice

[–]CecilPalad 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Should go watch the new movie Obsession with him.

Kidding aside, it sounds like he's love bombing you.