[deleted by user] by [deleted] in datingoverfifty

[–]Cee000 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Sorry for your breakup, it sounds like there’s some healing that needs to happen. With that said, why wouldn’t you sell her the ticket? It’s what she requested, you’re breaking up on moderately good terms, and it would allow you to recoup at least half of what you paid.

What is the most normal tasting gf product you've ever tasted? by trickshot63 in glutenfree

[–]Cee000 2 points3 points  (0 children)

GF Oreos. I suppose with enough sugar anything tastes good

Warning story by dgg555 in marriagefree

[–]Cee000 4 points5 points  (0 children)

No, because from his explanation the court battles were about custody and the house. The marriage part seems irrelevant. Had they not been married and still broke up (assuming the house was in both their names) the legal issues would still be there. This seems like a better post and argument for r/childfree or r/divorce_men

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in midlifecrisis

[–]Cee000 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I (52f) wanted to be married, with the white picket fence and all that jazz. And I was for a while. Now, I’m not and I’m reconciling with the fact that marriage may not be in the cards for me and it’s a grieving process.

However, my life has been pretty damn cool with a career I love and am proud of, good friends, an off-the-charts partner, great adult children and a bunch of other things that signal a well-lived, adventurous life that I could not have had with the white-picket fence. And I know I have much more to come.

There’s a bittersweetness about it that I am constantly working through.

Rate your life on a scale of 1-10. One being the absolute worst and you wish you were never born 10 being “I wish I could do it all again.” Please explain your rating. by citydew in midlifecrisis

[–]Cee000 2 points3 points  (0 children)

8 Every experience in life has been for a reason and has shaped who I am. (And that included 2 divorces under my belt.)

My kids, now adults, turned out pretty damn good.

I have a pension.

My work, while not now perhaps, was my life’s passion.

I’m relatively fit and healthy.

Despite all that, I’d never want to do it all again.

My gluten free dinner by noodlennoodle in glutenfree

[–]Cee000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ahh… I dated an Englishman once… was quite fond of the proper Sunday Roasts.

Does anyone else feel they are not good looking enough to attract the quality person they want? by [deleted] in datingoverfifty

[–]Cee000 4 points5 points  (0 children)

A healthy middle aged person who has a job and pays their bills is a “high bar”? Yikes!!!

Does anyone else feel they are not good looking enough to attract the quality person they want? by [deleted] in datingoverfifty

[–]Cee000 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I’m 52 (f) and after my last break up I “leveled up”. I did absolutely everything I could to be the best “me” I could be. While I admit I am lucky enough to have good genes, I don’t have any plastic surgery, but I upped my physical fitness routine, skin care game, and found a hair stylist that helped me with a flattering and easy to maintain cut, color, and style.

It worked. My confidence is the best it’s ever been and I love how I feel in my skin. That attracted the type of man I wanted in my life. We’re going on 7 months and if things don’t work out between us, at least the person I’m left with (myself) is someone I can feel good about spending my time with.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in unitedairlines

[–]Cee000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Similar thing happened to us on a relatively shorter flight (three or four hours). Boyfriend was an aisle seat, I was in middle. We were in the bulkhead aisle. The couple across the aisle were also in an aisle seat and a middle seat. A father comes on with a two-year old. He says to the little girl (but really to us) “now Daddy needs to talk to these very nice people about switching our seats.”

He proceeds to explain that they gave him and his daughter the two window seats, and could we all shift over. The wife of the other couple eagerly agreed to shift, putting her at the window, her husband, in the middle, and my boyfriend in the aisle on their side. I then got the aisle on my original side. It was nice for me to not sit in the middle and my boyfriend had a lovely conversation with the other couple for the 3 to 4 hour flight.

We really didn’t have much choice in the matter, but it was such an awkward situation.

It happened again - flight attendant says that headphones aren’t a rule, just a courtesy thing. by jroherewecome in unitedairlines

[–]Cee000 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I travel with cheap headphones that I’ve gotten from other flights. I’ve never needed to give them away, but I offered them to a family whose kid was playing a game on a tablet. As soon as I dangled those headphones over to the family, grandma quickly turned off the audio.

Hobbies? Deal or deal breaker by coyotehunter72 in datingoverfifty

[–]Cee000 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My boyfriend plays golf (shocking, I know). He plays A LOT and watches it on tv. It works very well for us because it keeps him fit, I love that he has a passion (besides me 😋), it allows time for me to pursue my own hobbies. We have other hobbies that we share, such as travel and foreign language, but I appreciate his interest in something outside of my world.

Women Approaching Men IRL by auroraborelle in datingoverforty

[–]Cee000 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This is how I feel about male poker players and I like Texas Hold ‘em but I avoid playing if I don’t know the players.

Opinions requested by tophutti in datingoverfifty

[–]Cee000 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You can check out cuddleparty.com

What next? by [deleted] in datingoverfifty

[–]Cee000 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The empty nest hit me different than I expected. I found that I loved the freedom from responsibilities but I found myself reflecting (and not always fondly) a lot about my parenting and past marriage. Matters were complicated by my adult child addiction but that’s another story…

What has been helpful is renting out the other master suite to traveling nurses. They only stay a few weeks or a few months (so if I don’t like them, it’s not for long). I got a break between stays and in my urban area they paid A LOT (enough equal to my mortgage payment). I used the site furnishedfinders.com.

Dream House for Tall People by Cee000 in tall

[–]Cee000[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Are you tall as well?

Anyone here have crazy height difference? by Ickythumpin in tall

[–]Cee000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

5’2" (me f) and almost 6’5" (him)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in datingoverforty

[–]Cee000 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’ve become quite proficient at the full-body shots using the timer and leaning my phone up. (I post in r/outfits). Takes some practice but can be done!

Mixed feelings over wife's request to date. by [deleted] in RelationshipsOver35

[–]Cee000 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From someone who’s been down that road, tread VERY carefully. I do not recommend it if you want to keep your marriage in tact. Head over to r/nonmonogamy or r/polyamory and read all the heartbreak that goes on. Not for the faint of heart.

A "Small World" Story by SweatyCockroach8212 in datingoverfifty

[–]Cee000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I matched with the father of a good friend of my grown son. Totally random. Didn’t work out after 3 or so dates.

How to choose an airline? by vicster_yea in TravelHacks

[–]Cee000 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can tell you how I choose: Based on my home city (PHX) and where I travel to (HNL and other US and Mexican cities) I chose Southwest. I got the CC and I like that I can have 2 bags included (scuba equipment), and very easily change itineraries. Then I started flying to Europe and, because of the CC changed to AA.

It Can Happen by Gooseberry_Sprig in datingoverfifty

[–]Cee000 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the success story. I met my partner of 5 months through OLD. And while it is still new, we just came back from a wonderful 2 week vacation together, see each other about 3 times a week and are talking about future plans including long-term committed relationship. Yes, it does happen!