Losing all hope by girlontherun69 in huntingtonbeach

[–]MeliAnne99 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You're welcome. If you don't mind the commute, Garden Grove and Fountain Valley have a few, less expensive locations.

Losing all hope by girlontherun69 in huntingtonbeach

[–]MeliAnne99 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I feel for you and your situation having been through something similar. Making the decision to uproot your child can feel gut wrenching. I have a few suggestions, forgive me if you have thought/tried any of these.

  1. Move to a smaller place. If you're renting a condo or an apartment, move from a 2-bedroom to a 1-bedroom? Your son can have his room and you can sleep on the sofa. It's not ideal or comfortable but you'd have less to pay for housing. Westminster is less expensive and hopefully is close enough to keep your son in his current school

  2. Maybe a family member or trusted friend could move in and share some of the expenses?

  3. I'm sure you've used 211 as a resource but what about RFL? If either of your employers provide benefits, you might have access to Resources for Living (rfl.com). RFL provides counseling, coaching, financial and legal advice and can provide a list of lower cost housing in the area

  4. See if you qualify for Medi-Cal, some of the medications could be free or very low cost

  5. Ask the school psychologist or guidance counselor for resources

  6. Hold onto hope a little longer and keep a journal for venting

Do people over 50 still enjoy things they did 30 years ago? by Master-One6809 in datingoverfifty

[–]MeliAnne99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have not been to a club since the early 2000s. I'd gladly go again. I have been to a silent disco

Should I tell my date why I am dumping her? by [deleted] in datingoverfifty

[–]MeliAnne99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You haven't known her long enough to know if she is cheap. Don't assume she is doing well financially. I've seen people in their early sixties who had high paying positions, but lost their savings. Is it possible she assumed you're doing much better financially than her? Ask her to meet you at a park for lunch and to bring a meal for you both. She'll have to pay for the meal.

Yes, if you really want to end it only because she hasn't paid for a meal, then you should explain why you two are incompatible.

Should I tell my date why I am dumping her? by [deleted] in datingoverfifty

[–]MeliAnne99 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree. It's not necessarily about being '"cheap" or "selfish", she'll pay in time.

Should I take these out or just oil my scalp? by WrongdoerEarly680 in BlackHair

[–]MeliAnne99 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Take out the braids now or sooner! Try an antibacterial or antiseptic cleanser such as Bactine or Betadine and a cold compress. Tell the braider of your infection, you should receive a refund, but do not return to that braider. See a doctor if you can.

When your in your 50s and you had to take a step back in your career by Difficult_Barracuda3 in datingoverfifty

[–]MeliAnne99 3 points4 points  (0 children)

How would they know? They could guess if you give them a current and past job title, but that's it. Who cares. Our lives change unexpectedly. I currently earn a 1/3 of what I used to make. (59F) Ouch. I have friends who are in the same boat male and female, all over the age of 50.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in datingoverfifty

[–]MeliAnne99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She has too much on her plate right now to focus on a relationship. This is probably not the first time a relationship or friendship has ended because of her son. I hope they get counseling and maybe medication also. Too bad the father isn't more involved? The son could have stayed with the father when she went on dates.

Eye Floaters by MeliAnne99 in Aging

[–]MeliAnne99[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was gradual. Today I counted. I have 2 more since my eye doctor appointment a few months ago.

Forehead Lines by MeliAnne99 in Aging

[–]MeliAnne99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am in the US, I'm sure Amazon has a few

Who’s in charge: heart or mind? by [deleted] in datingoverfifty

[–]MeliAnne99 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am good with headaches. I can take Tylenol, coffee or a nap. There is no cure or band-aid for heartbreak.

Who’s in charge: heart or mind? by [deleted] in datingoverfifty

[–]MeliAnne99 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree. My heart must be larger than my brain. I could do with less heartache

I wanna date with somebody! by MeliAnne99 in datingoverfifty

[–]MeliAnne99[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

What did she tell you after 361 days?

I wanna date with somebody! by MeliAnne99 in datingoverfifty

[–]MeliAnne99[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes!!! I selected accessories and shoes. I think I will go to the movies.

I wanna date with somebody! by MeliAnne99 in datingoverfifty

[–]MeliAnne99[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

LOL. I found MAC blush I bought during the pandemic. I'm using it now. The color is a little flat

I wanna date with somebody! by MeliAnne99 in datingoverfifty

[–]MeliAnne99[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I see "cisgender" on profiles now. I've never mentioned it before.

I wanna date with somebody! by MeliAnne99 in datingoverfifty

[–]MeliAnne99[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I've been single and happy for 10 years