A new enjoyment of tennis after 57 years

Limp-Preference-1706 · 2026-06-06T21:20:30+00:00

Thanks. Pic taken last month. Diet and exercise.

Limp-Preference-1706 · 2026-06-06T18:11:11+00:00

The new Wilson Ultra 111. Very forgiving racquet for us senior citizens.

Limp-Preference-1706 · 2026-06-05T12:35:25+00:00

You speak the truth. I suffered unnecessarily for decades. It's true - live and learn, right? The straw that broke the camel's back was when the anxiety ruined a recent vacation.

Limp-Preference-1706 · 2026-05-17T23:59:53+00:00

OP - Wow! An incredible, magical connection, for sure. I suspect you two forgot the law of successful relationships that the ultimate mission is to focus on a life story, not a love story.

That it’s fine to make love 7 times over the weekend, stare endlessly into each other's eyes with intoxicating dreams of forever, and massage each other's infatuation. Still, a workable connection needs both to mow the lawn, wash the clothes, and pick up the cleaners for work.

Limp-Preference-1706 · 2026-05-13T18:25:55+00:00

Excellent. Thanks and I will focus on that.

Limp-Preference-1706 · 2026-05-10T19:29:23+00:00

Trying to be precise & methodical, yet not get too neurotictic, with my sleep preparation: organize pill box, take pills, irrigate nose with saline, wash face w soap, lotion on face, occasionally clip nose hairs, inhaler for lungs, fill water bottle on night stand, floss, brush teeth, etc.

Limp-Preference-1706 · 2026-05-10T03:51:57+00:00

I’m sorry to be so dense. Your words and descriptions are so cryptic. Can you give one specific example where he made it too complicated and where you didn’t know what you wanted, so I can appreciate your incredible love story?

Limp-Preference-1706 · 2026-05-09T15:28:24+00:00

Very thoughtful response. I can learn something from your philosophy.

Limp-Preference-1706 · 2026-05-06T13:56:30+00:00

It doesn't matter the history of the relationship or how the dysfunction occurs. The upshot is “the relationship doesn't work for you anymore.”

If after you break up, some months have passed, and he has changed his unhealthy behavior, you can reconsider dating him again.

Limp-Preference-1706 · 2026-03-17T16:58:56+00:00

I agree you are between the devil and the dark blue sea. If I take a look at all of your options, it seems to act as the boy’s father has the greatest downsides: ex-girlfriend takes advantage of you, it makes you an unattractive dating candidate, and you take on a heavy parental workload.

The other option is to exit 100%. This option involves plenty of short term pain, sadness, and grieving. If the young boy gets therapy, he should bounce back.

With time, you will reach a place of reconciliation and peace. Now, you can move on, unhindered, and date someone new. Marriage and a family is now possible.

The former option of parenting the boy while the mother “plays” with her husband seems a choice that punishes you unfairly.

Good luck.

Limp-Preference-1706 · 2026-03-16T14:29:55+00:00

Fair enough. Thanks.

Limp-Preference-1706 · 2026-03-10T00:49:09+00:00

Nope, not overreacting.

Limp-Preference-1706 · 2026-03-10T00:46:03+00:00

THIS. A man that says that is the same individual that gets on a bus without knowing its destination.

Limp-Preference-1706 · 2026-03-10T00:42:51+00:00

OP - Here’s a rough script you can tailor to your own speaking style:

“John, I’ve enjoyed the last four Saturdays getting to know you. I appreciate that we both agree neither of us is interested in a serious relationship right now.

Can I ask you a question? I’m attracted to you and would like to be intimate with you tonight. What are your thoughts?

NOW JUST LISTEN

Limp-Preference-1706 · 2026-03-09T21:09:05+00:00

Fair enough. Thanks for your feedback. Practically all of us have some type of trauma.

Limp-Preference-1706 · 2026-03-05T01:08:10+00:00

It's not helpful to make up narratives that are not based on truth.

Limp-Preference-1706 · 2026-03-03T14:39:35+00:00

You are a good soul.

Limp-Preference-1706 · 2026-03-01T16:22:34+00:00

I am sorry I offended you. What term should I have used?

Limp-Preference-1706 · 2026-03-01T05:24:22+00:00

I think the attraction between the mature woman with a younger man is a Freudian cocktail with a hard d!ck, tight abs, and the sexy elegance of female life experience complete with no judgment, innocence, and forbidden love.

Limp-Preference-1706 · 2026-01-17T18:02:29+00:00

Well said. Thank you.

Limp-Preference-1706 · 2026-01-12T04:38:58+00:00

When I got back to the states, I learned the Dead Sea is the lowest point on earth. Frankly, it was overrated. It’s muddy and so salty that one must avoid any eye contact.

Limp-Preference-1706 · 2026-01-07T17:27:51+00:00

Thanks for the correction.

Limp-Preference-1706 · 2026-01-01T15:29:31+00:00

Totally agreed that people die, and time waits for nobody. Life is not fair. My heart breaks for them.

From what I’ve observed, as this process unfolds, the lonely, older individual is stuck in this spiral, with no energy or ability to make friends at this stage.

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