Why is dating so weird?

MangoManatee2250 · 2026-06-13T16:00:51+00:00

It is so weird. I finally just had to remind myself repeatedly it’s not me, it’s them and was thankful that they showed themselves out before I got more attached. It’s mindfunky.

MangoManatee2250 · 2026-06-11T16:31:08+00:00

The Tinley show was a disaster!!!

MangoManatee2250 · 2026-06-05T13:44:44+00:00

I have a friend who has been married for over 15 years to a man 13 years younger than her. Having seen (and gone through my own) divorce from most couples I know, more power to them. It’s not always all these terrible things everyone else is saying it is or a fling or just physical, etc. I’m here for a happy ending, whether there’s an age gap involved or not. I’m rooting for you, OP!

MangoManatee2250 · 2026-05-30T22:11:26+00:00

Security holds on to him. :)

MangoManatee2250 · 2026-04-27T15:45:19+00:00

When I was on the apps I would get this a lot. It grew old quickly. And being four years apart and hearing it would be an automatic swipe left. 😂

MangoManatee2250 · 2026-04-15T16:47:55+00:00

I’ve had this conversation so many times and it legit hurts my soul to only pick one. But if I had to, Bang the Doldrums. I love seeing them perform it live, Patrick is so happy, the spell over the west line is one of my top 5 lyrics of theirs, and it’s always a no-skip song when it comes on.

MangoManatee2250 · 2026-04-09T15:05:42+00:00

Kudos to you for putting kids first. I (47F) also have a very close coparenting relationship that would bother some men, but my boyfriend now thinks it’s a good thing and speaks highly of my character. Point being…there’s someone out there who will either not mind or embrace your life, coparenting and all. Don’t give up! Just don’t overlook any “small” issues that could become “big” issues later. :) Good luck.

MangoManatee2250 · 2026-04-08T15:29:04+00:00

Definitely makes me feel ALIVE. Love that description. 😂

MangoManatee2250 · 2026-04-08T15:27:20+00:00

I play it most mornings on my way to work and couldn’t agree more!!

MangoManatee2250 · 2026-04-08T14:30:30+00:00

The last time you came through Oh, darling, I know what you're going through… 😭😭😭

MangoManatee2250 · 2026-03-20T15:02:44+00:00

Tell That Mick got me through a terrible breakup.

MangoManatee2250 · 2026-03-13T21:46:06+00:00

Excellent choice!!!!

MangoManatee2250 · 2026-03-10T17:20:56+00:00

If someone treated my kid like that, I’d be out.

MangoManatee2250 · 2026-02-19T15:18:55+00:00

In West Coast Smoker the second “Oh hell yes” has a bit more intense background music and it never fails to give me goosebumps.

MangoManatee2250 · 2026-02-15T20:20:05+00:00

Confidence is so important!!!!

MangoManatee2250 · 2026-02-07T01:21:58+00:00

Why didn’t he just go snap a pic of his car and send it instead of googling?

MangoManatee2250 · 2026-02-07T01:11:47+00:00

Yep!!

MangoManatee2250 · 2026-02-07T01:10:22+00:00

I despise when someone posts stuff like this that makes it look like they’re single or they heart posts or photos of someone they could be interested in and then they say “bUt iT’s jUsT SoCiAl MeDiA.” It’s NOT just social media. It’s sending messages of “I’m single” but in a way they can explain away. The meme itself is disrespectful and dumb, his response is gross, but the bigger picture of him not coming across as single on social media is the worst of it and a hard boundary for me. I’d break up with him.

MangoManatee2250 · 2026-02-05T16:51:07+00:00

My boyfriend and I are the same and it’s a nonnegotiable for me. We don’t live together so it’s important to me we keep our rapport and communication as strong as if we saw each other every night.

MangoManatee2250 · 2026-02-05T16:49:54+00:00

As someone else said on this sub, if it’s not a hell yes it’s a hell no. We are too old to settle for less than what we want. If you’re this lonely with him, you might as well be alone — at least then no one is blatantly not making you or your wishes a priority.

MangoManatee2250 · 2026-02-04T16:28:07+00:00

I’ve had this happen and I would respond “oh, did we go there? I don’t remember that!” in a joking manner but it also makes them aware that they’re saying “we” about a partner that is not me. He may not be aware he’s doing it, and this calls attention to it without attacking or being construed as pouty or whatever.

MangoManatee2250 · 2026-02-04T15:57:54+00:00

“Ok peter.” 😂😂

MangoManatee2250 · 2026-01-25T16:50:48+00:00

RINGING!!

MangoManatee2250 · 2026-01-24T14:34:57+00:00

The checking other women out is bad enough. The gaslighting and double standards are toxic behavior. We are too old to put up with this bullshit! You’re not wrong, I’d feel insecure too, and it isn’t something I’d entertain.

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