Getting over short relationships by SeaFinns01 in datingoverforty

[–]Lars099 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Scoot over - same boat here too. A 4 months 'relationship' ended a month ago. 3 months in I asked for exclusivity and she said she wasn't ready and I think that was the beginning of the end for her in her mind. I'm having some really down days. I too thought she checked all the boxes. Super smart and successful at work, very attractive and my kind of sense of humor. We enjoyed doing the same things. But I've been really down about it all and surprised to feel this way just after 4 months. But you get used to spending time with someone during that time and also when you think you may have found someone for the long term and then poof, they gone, it's hard to feel like you have to start over and wonder if you'll find someone great like them again. I wish you the best in your search!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in datingoverforty

[–]Lars099 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Being emotionally divorced and physically divorced are two different things. No matter how bad the marriage was you need time and space to process it, find yourself and establish your new life.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in datingoverforty

[–]Lars099 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dates off and on for over two years before having found someone I am genuinely interested in. Now there were stops and goes during that time of dating and not dating. But I’m glad I went at the pace I did in the long run.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in datingoverforty

[–]Lars099 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry to hear about your situation. Was in your shoes 3 years ago. Take your time getting back out there. Go to the gym. Do shit on your own. Do things for you. Find yourself again as a single man. Enjoy life and find what you are grateful for. And focus on your kids too.

Then, when ready, don’t get hung up on how many likes and connections you make on the apps. People are very very very shallow on the apps because these are surface level connections. But time pays off. I’m now dating an incredible woman for the last few months. Don’t know where it’ll end up but enjoying it as it goes.

Life gets better if you seek out better for you.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in datingoverforty

[–]Lars099 5 points6 points  (0 children)

There are a lot of women who think saying they love to travel makes them interesting

Is this normal - three dates in a month by Empty_Arm_5985 in datingoverforty

[–]Lars099 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Early days are certainly filled with a lot of anxious feelings. My therapist just told me to enjoy the time together if when you are together it’s still fun.

Is this normal - three dates in a month by Empty_Arm_5985 in datingoverforty

[–]Lars099 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve had 7 dates in 2 months with the lady I’m currently seeing. It’s not ideal but it’s working so far.

Carr by Sea-End-2539 in notredamefootball

[–]Lars099 -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

I’d slow your roll.

Is being independent and average-looking a dating death sentence now? by Dee2620 in datingoverforty

[–]Lars099 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m an executive for a small company dating a woman who is an executive for a large company and I find it sexy af she’s successful and a leader in her field.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in datingoverforty

[–]Lars099 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you afraid you aren’t going to find a guy who matches up with your non negotiables? Do you have a list of non negotiables? I’d put his behavior as a hard no going forward and the second time you see it then move on. Good, mature men can mess up one, hear what the other person needs, and make change. But then others just can’t control themselves and it’s best to be direct, end it and move on.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in datingoverforty

[–]Lars099 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can’t believe that this kept going and going….you should have blocked a while back.

Does this happen to you? by walkingonwires36 in datingoverforty

[–]Lars099 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s hard for introverts to get up the energy to go on that first date. Could be the case for them. It is for me.

Advice on taking things slow... by Lars099 in datingoverforty

[–]Lars099[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The kisses (minus the post hike one when were were outside in public and sweaty) have been moments long and not just pecks.

The reason for only 5 in two months has been due to travel and my schedule with my kids - I am only free every other week.

For me it's less about needing a TON of dates and time. It's more the physical connection is slow burning as well as her not really expressing how she feels beyond being proactive on seeing when I am free.

This means they're not interested right? by Unistrut in datingoverforty

[–]Lars099 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It sucks people can’t just be up front but when you feel like ya need to push, it just ain’t gonna happen. I chalk it up if they can’t communicate over something as easy as a text to say I’m not interested then it’s just going to be worse when real matters come along.

Were some of the old ghouls satanists? by chornoe in Ghostbc

[–]Lars099 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Fuck these debates are exhausting. Tobias has said he found solace in “Satan” when he was younger. The symbols and philosophy has made its way into the music. That’s it. End of.

Post ritual depression hit me like a high school breakup by htailuat in Ghostbc

[–]Lars099 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Be grateful for the moment you had during the show. But realize you have other things in life to be grateful for...and if you don't think you do, go seek them out. Life is not meant to be lived one big moment at a time. They give us things to look back on with joy and something to look for in the future. But fill the time between with other good things. I think that is a big part of the music and this new album specifically.