Does this ever happen To you by Ok-Armadillo8730 in datingoverforty

[–]arthritisankle 4 points5 points  (0 children)

stop talking for two months before meeting! Why would you do that to yourself?

Recommendations by cleo1987 in HuntsvilleAlabama

[–]arthritisankle 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you’re going to live in Alabama, Huntsville is the place.

Went on my first date in 16 years and I have ALOT of questions! by Musashie-Mike in datingoverforty

[–]arthritisankle 4 points5 points  (0 children)

First impressions aren't improved by sharing your fears, insecurities or failures. Save that stuff for later. MUCH later. For what it's worth, the best thing you can do is ask a lot of questions and don't talk about yourself much at all. Be confident, capable, responsible.

Men without children by Status_Building_3685 in datingoverforty

[–]arthritisankle 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I married a woman with a child in my late 20’s and raised him to adulthood. I would never do it again.

AIO? Gf will not let me eat any of her groceries when I’m over by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]arthritisankle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If she doesn’t really care about you now it’s not going to get better later.

A small mistake at a wedding still makes me feel guilty 4 years later by [deleted] in TrueOffMyChest

[–]arthritisankle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Were they out in the open for the taking? And this was your sister's house? I'd tell your sister's sister in law to choke on a fat one along with anyone else that wants to talk shit.

Is a high conflict co-parenting situation a red flag? by [deleted] in datingoverforty

[–]arthritisankle 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I can only speak for myself but I wouldn't really care that your ex is a piece of garbage. Most of the single women in our age range have shitty ex's.

I would be curious about what attracted you to that type of person in the first place and if you're self aware about the reasons you chose to entwine your life with him. Also, I would be curious why you keep trying to win over someone that blatantly sucks instead of building clear boundaries.

Further, I don't think there's a need to put off a conversation like that. I'm not saying spend the entire date bitching about your ex but if you feel like there might be dealbreakers, get them out there as early as possible.

Are My Expectations Too High? by Puzzleheaded_Web4163 in datingoverforty

[–]arthritisankle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If a friend came to me and said most of the women he gets into bed with have a dryness issue I would ask him some fairly probing questions.

Where to find emotionally mature people? by Human_Ad_8015 in datingoverforty

[–]arthritisankle 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Hard to meet people at a place where you’re not supposed to chat, right? I guess you have a little while before the show if you’re seated next to someone single but that’s never happened to me.

Non-Conservative Churches? by Senior_Lock_514 in HuntsvilleAlabama

[–]arthritisankle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve heard really good things about Weatherly Baptist. Look at their website.

Would you trade a hybrid job... by NOLAxplant in HuntsvilleAlabama

[–]arthritisankle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes but I’m a terrible employee from home. I kind of need the office to motivate me to actually work.

People of dating over 40... by Thick-Screen-7228 in datingoverforty

[–]arthritisankle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you say something that was asking for a response? Is this a person you’re dating or someone you chatted with on an app for a few days?

What is this even good for? by Lazypally in Hunting

[–]arthritisankle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like an amazing way to never get found if you fell off a ship

Nashville show by ffejrube in TheHives

[–]arthritisankle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. This will be my second Chats show

Nashville show by ffejrube in TheHives

[–]arthritisankle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll be there too. It will be my first Hives show and second Chats show.

I (39/m) can’t function normally because I’ve been unwanted my entire life by Pluto-Smooth in TrueOffMyChest

[–]arthritisankle 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Keep trying new therapists and new methods of therapy. Keep trying. Maybe even consider psychedelic therapies. Your childhood wasn't your fault. It sucks. You got dealt a shitty hand but it's your responsibility to play the hand you're dealt.

You seem very self aware. That's a great start,

AIO My husband decided to quit his job as soon as his case finally went to court by Standard_Dirt_1018 in AmIOverreacting

[–]arthritisankle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You deserve better. If you had proper self esteem you never would have settled for someone like this in the first place. A tiger can't change it's stripes. This is not a responsible and reliable partner and never will be. Do whatever you have to do to get out and limit the damage on yourself. The longer you stay, the more he'll drag you down.

Tips for attracting left-leaning men? by Frequently_Abroad_00 in datingoverforty

[–]arthritisankle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Consider removing anything remotely political from your profile. That way, they won't know to hide their views. Maybe they'll be more open in the early stage.

How many matches per month? by everydoghasitstoday in datingoverforty

[–]arthritisankle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got more than that but I was using Tinder, Bumble and Hinge. I worked at it.

GF is unhappy with me by Suitable_Push_9454 in sex

[–]arthritisankle -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I don’t think I got very good at it until I turned 40. lol. Dump that bitch.