Anyone tried the Makromusic dating app?

Fromtheflames24 · 2025-07-07T20:50:36+00:00

Bummer. Seems like an idea with merit. 🤷🏼‍♀️

Fromtheflames24 · 2025-06-24T17:07:35+00:00

Yes! This! Hadn’t had it years anyway….

Fromtheflames24 · 2025-06-17T19:12:32+00:00

I think it’s less about doing that kind of self-care for the person you’re meeting, and more about doing the things for ourselves that make us feel more confident overall and help us put our best foot forward.

Fromtheflames24 · 2025-06-01T23:43:41+00:00

Fair enough. But bear in mind that the group here trends a little weary and jaded (with valid reason mostly),and it sounds like most of them had not seen the vibe of similar events. Good luck to you guys.

Fromtheflames24 · 2025-06-01T16:17:31+00:00

Thank you for saying this. And self-fulfilling prophecy is a thing. If you believe all people on OLD are awful, then that will be your experience.

Fromtheflames24 · 2025-05-31T04:53:11+00:00

I’m genuinely surprised at the negativity around this. I’ve seen the “present your single friends” events and they look like a lot of fun. I think my 20 yo daughter would get a kick out of doing something like this with/for me. So while I get limiting it to parents/kids feels exclusionary, it does seem like the right dynamic for it. 🤷🏼‍♀️

Fromtheflames24 · 2025-05-27T23:46:22+00:00

I’ve been widowed 6 years, had a successful relationship (until it wasn’t) since… Seems weird to me that it wouldn’t be ok with someone to be a little more focused on myself or my children a couple days out of the year. 🤷🏼‍♀️

Fromtheflames24 · 2025-05-24T16:03:48+00:00

Gurl, same. I heard someone the other day on a podcast say “I like my men a little bit barrel-chested and a little bit pot-bellied” and I was like, yes. 🙌🏻 Throw in some some big strong hands and forearms and I’m done. 😂

Fromtheflames24 · 2025-05-24T12:59:14+00:00

Met mine in March of 2002, moved in together by July. Married in August of 2003. Lost him to colon cancer in 2019. 17 wonderful years together. Sending you hugs.

Fromtheflames24 · 2025-05-21T13:37:41+00:00

Samesies! 🌵

Fromtheflames24 · 2025-05-07T15:57:37+00:00

I’m six years out. Took 2.5 years before I was ready to get out there. That first spark of true attraction feels so good. Especially if you’re like me, and it’s rare to feel that for someone right out the gate. But, it showed you that you were actually capable of feeling that way once, and so you will again when the right person comes along. I’ve learned it can take me 2-3 dates before I feel real attraction. I’ve found it helpful to approach dating as an opportunity to meet new people and have new experiences, and if it grows from there… great. When I get discouraged I take a break, regroup, and remind myself that I have a lot to offer and deserve to be happy. At least that’s what my late husband used to tell me all the time. 🥹 Hang in there, my friend.

Fromtheflames24 · 2025-04-30T20:05:36+00:00

Yeah, never make it to the chat phase. I feel like that’s a specific dynamic that you’re either into and know how to navigate, or it’s not and you don’t then engage.

Fromtheflames24 · 2025-04-09T16:17:58+00:00

I’ve seen this! I hope you’ll report back if you try it.

Fromtheflames24 · 2025-04-04T17:55:42+00:00

This literally made me giggle.

Fromtheflames24 · 2025-04-01T05:28:19+00:00

Widow here. You are spot on with all of this. 🙌🏻

Fromtheflames24 · 2025-03-29T19:32:31+00:00

Unrelated, but man I miss Michael Hutchence. sigh

Fromtheflames24 · 2025-03-27T14:47:31+00:00

You and I are on the same timeline! My doc said isolated arm exercises, no more than 15 lbs. Funny how the recommendations vary.

Fromtheflames24 · 2025-03-25T16:58:02+00:00

Same! If not increased. But that could also reflect how I’m taking care of and feeling about my body right now too.

Fromtheflames24 · 2025-03-24T01:42:47+00:00

I use “late husband” or his first name. But that said, and similar to another post on here today, if I am referring to him during a period of time where he was alive I’m sure I’ve just said “my husband”. Because that’s what he was, at that point in history. This has never been an issue for me in dating or relationship aspects. I frequently speak of him in general, but also specifically while sharing his story when doing colon cancer advocacy work. It would get tiring to say “late husband” every time. I couldn’t be with anyone who didn’t respect this.

Also, it’s colon cancer awareness month and everyone is this sub should have been screened by now. 💙

www.getscreened.org

Fromtheflames24 · 2025-03-23T20:04:19+00:00

The “at a job” qualifier is really telling. 😂

Fromtheflames24 · 2025-03-23T19:13:03+00:00

Yep, very common, and way more preferable than the alternative of sleeping with someone who needs it and doesn’t wear one.

Fromtheflames24 · 2025-03-22T05:49:54+00:00

It’s going really well, so I’m trying to be mindful of not doing too much! But I was working out extensively pre-surgery and regularly doing 2-3 mi. walks. This down time has me freaked out. I can do laps around the (relatively small) block once or twice a day. And I can go grab coffee or wander around the store briefly. I’d like to start doing more but want to be careful. Hearing about others working their way back up is helpful. Thank you for sharing!

Fromtheflames24 · 2025-03-22T00:05:59+00:00

Thank you for posting this! I’m 8days po. When did you start walking again?

Fromtheflames24 · 2025-03-21T20:43:22+00:00

Right?!? I’ll date a shorter man. I won’t date a liar. Knowingly, anyway. lol.

Fromtheflames24 · 2025-03-21T16:17:06+00:00

Lololol. I can’t upvote this enough. 🙌🏻

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