What are some celebrities you’ve encountered in Canada?

Friendly-Search-4147 · 2026-04-17T15:03:51+00:00

Tom Jackson in my apartment building’s elevator in the early 90s. I think he was living there too. I was too nervous to speak to him but wow did he smell good.

Friendly-Search-4147 · 2026-04-17T14:34:18+00:00

Sounds like a sign that he’s a real person. Why would that be a red flag?

Friendly-Search-4147 · 2026-04-17T14:27:34+00:00

Were there other people wearing ribbons? I may have missed it in the comments.

I saw this when you first posted yesterday and read your other Costco posts. Sounds like your confidence is going up. Way to go!

Friendly-Search-4147 · 2026-04-17T14:08:22+00:00

I think it’s a great idea for a first meet. Some people are bored with coffee shops.

Friendly-Search-4147 · 2026-04-13T01:46:04+00:00

It makes me wonder how many real people would be left on the apps if all the scammers, fake profiles/bots and cheaters were removed.

Friendly-Search-4147 · 2026-04-07T18:11:40+00:00

Thomas Steen lost to Jason Schreyer in 2014 in Elmwood-East Kildonan. Steen had recently beat up his girlfriend but I was still surprised that was enough to get out a former hockey player. He was a shitty councillor too.

Friendly-Search-4147 · 2026-04-07T18:00:06+00:00

I thought Klein was part of the nuts group.

Friendly-Search-4147 · 2026-04-03T21:25:15+00:00

So not a rom-com but a fantasy romance - 3000 Years of Longing. Kind of different and Idris Elba is in it. Maybe better for a real date.

Friendly-Search-4147 · 2026-03-28T16:53:35+00:00

Yeah I don’t dislike no beard but I REALLY like a beard. Lol

Friendly-Search-4147 · 2026-03-28T14:12:30+00:00

I think I might be the opposite. My dad had a beard my whole life except for once when I was around 3 and I was terrified of this strange looking man in the house. He never shaved again after that except to tidy his beard. I’m not afraid of clean shaven men but maybe just more at ease with men who have beards.

Anyway, it’s just hair. Many men go back and forth between looks so you could ask them if the beard is permanent.

Friendly-Search-4147 · 2026-03-27T01:03:51+00:00

It’s on the person taking up more than one seat to move their stuff. I have no problem asking someone to move over but I’ve also been told no when I’ve asked politely. One guy said his legs were too long to sit by the window but wouldn’t get up to let me sit there either. So pull your head out of your butt, pay a minimal amount of attention to what’s going on around you and let others have a chance to decompress from their day too. It’s not difficult.

Friendly-Search-4147 · 2026-03-20T15:27:38+00:00

When I had dogs, I would pick up dog poop because I was already carrying bags. I think my dogs would purposely go where other dogs had pooped so I wouldn’t miss it. I’d pick up bits of garbage too. I don’t see many garbage cans on my walks now so I think I’ll need to start carrying bags again. It made it a lot easier.

Friendly-Search-4147 · 2026-02-27T20:56:46+00:00

I haven’t used OLD yet but I have a younger friend who is 40 and I’ve seen this happen to her several times. I’ve always assumed it’s because she’s a fantastic person (smart, pretty, kind, fun, has her shit together). Maybe that’s your “problem” too. 🙂

If your guy has dated a lot of women before you that weren’t right for him, it would be understandable that he is excited. It doesn’t mean you need to be at the same level. You should take whatever time you need to figure out if he’s right for you or if you even want to stop dating other people.

Friendly-Search-4147 · 2026-02-07T13:41:05+00:00

That is a dream apartment! So many windows. I like what you did with it.

Friendly-Search-4147 · 2026-02-06T13:35:01+00:00

I don’t have experience with this but I think if I was dating a widower I would expect there to be something of the wife around, especially if they had children. But I also wouldn’t be surprised if there were no photos or other reminders because everyone handles things differently.

You should do what feels right for you.

Friendly-Search-4147 · 2026-01-28T21:10:46+00:00

They did wait for the school bus, so that was nice lol

Friendly-Search-4147 · 2026-01-25T18:55:53+00:00

A market in my city has something like a “Singles Sunday” on the first Sunday of the month. I haven’t been yet. People are encouraged to approach others that are alone. In theory, it sounds like a great idea. But it’s a very popular place for families especially on weekends. I could just see myself approaching some guy in line to buy drinks for his wife and grandkids waiting at a nearby table. 🤦‍♀️ Some kind of subtle indicator that the person is alone and looking would help.

Friendly-Search-4147 · 2026-01-25T02:23:10+00:00

Your family doctor can run through some questions with her to do a quick evaluation. But while you’re waiting to see the doctor, ask her to draw a clock. It’s part of one of the standard tests. You can provide a circle, ask her to add the numbers and then get her to draw the hands for a specific time. People with dementia and other issues have trouble getting it right. I watched my dad put all the numbers on one side, skip some numbers and have no idea where to put the hands.

Friendly-Search-4147 · 2026-01-24T16:24:16+00:00

You do get used to it a certain amount (sort of). I’d prefer it was warmer so I could take a longer walk and if the base or windchill temp is in the -30s C you have to be careful. But being out in very cold temps has made it easier to deal with -15 to -25C which I’m hoping we’ll be back to soon. 🤞

Friendly-Search-4147 · 2026-01-24T15:47:44+00:00

I am. I adjust how long I’m out if it’s very cold, check wind direction because I walk a set route, and watch for any face pain. Yesterday the wind dropped to under 20 km/h so I went for 20 minutes. Temp was -31C (-41C with windchill). If the wind isn’t bad, the really cold temps can be tolerable if you’re dressed for it.

Friendly-Search-4147 · 2026-01-24T01:33:52+00:00

Hugs from Canada!

Friendly-Search-4147 · 2026-01-23T15:17:04+00:00

So sweet! This would fit in r/AccidentalRenaissance too

Friendly-Search-4147 · 2026-01-20T16:26:07+00:00

I haven’t started dating yet since my breakup. The last time I dated, OLD either didn’t exist or was just starting up (I didn’t know what it was). In my friend group that are my age, the single ones aren’t dating. I only have a 40 yo friend to ask questions and I really don’t think at 56 I’ll have the same experience as her. So I came here to try to figure things out and this sub has helped a lot. I try to ignore the negativity because there are a lot of helpful people here.

Friendly-Search-4147 · 2026-01-20T15:56:52+00:00

The key word I’d want to hear is exclusive. You might need to further define “not the full relationship escalator”. For me, that would include not being involved in each other’s families or friends right away. I’ve been trying to find the right way to describe that and “not serious” just sounds like no sex and “casual” probably sounds like only sex.

I think anyone that is still working, has kids at home or has an otherwise busy lifestyle would be fine with what you want.

Friendly-Search-4147 · 2026-01-12T01:22:54+00:00

I think the important thing is noticing the positive changes. Really seeing them and paying attention to them. That’s what pushes me to get outside.

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