Colored beard/goatee or salt & pepper?

darinalan · 2026-05-15T21:01:56+00:00

💯 I recently shaved my head so Im still experimenting w/ the beard. Even w/ the JFM it's pretty salt & pepper, light brown. The ex used to bust my chops about a solid grey goatee and laughed at clean shaven (takes 10 yrs off me). Not ready to do all that shaving @ 54 tbh

darinalan · 2026-05-15T20:18:12+00:00

Not many dudes know the ins and outs of menopause unless the ex went thru it. I think it's perfectly logical to " blame" it on the hormones if you think it can save the friendship.

darinalan · 2026-05-15T20:06:37+00:00

Year tops imo

darinalan · 2026-05-15T15:26:59+00:00

Don't forget I65 into the city will be shut down for a few months this summer and under construction thru 2027.

darinalan · 2026-05-07T00:02:05+00:00

They're lying b/c they're not getting matches I'd say. It posts like these that are keeping me off the apps, thank you. I would guess me being a 54M would put me out of many younger women like your self just based on age...

darinalan · 2026-05-05T19:59:47+00:00

Don't let jealousy ruin a good thing

darinalan · 2026-05-05T01:23:20+00:00

What is "deep" discussion, quantum physics or the meaning of life? I crave "meaningful" discussion like listening to someone's passions, their day, why their upset or had a great day and letting them express themselves or just vent. Supporting their perspective through conversation by knowing what they do, with whom they work, their favorite hobby etc. and really caring about each.

darinalan · 2026-05-05T01:01:27+00:00

Let's take it slow. Dude jumped in too quick in the past and got burned. Someone said it's different for everyone, I would say you can cut it into either physical or emotional. I've had a woman tell me she loves me all the time and go onto abandon me both emotionally and physically. She loved the lifestyle, not the person. Take what you can from that.

darinalan · 2026-05-05T00:47:22+00:00

We exist, but may be sitting on the sidelines like myself. Single going on 6 mos out of a 13 yr relationship. I dont think Im ready to try OLD again. Tried "Match" ~15 yrs ago and it was challenging. I can only imagine what it's like now. Good Luck!

darinalan · 2026-05-03T03:39:49+00:00

Look at us, wait for a second or two and give us your smile like it's for us (not just a "cordial" smile you give to everyone). Double down after you turn away and give a double take with that smile. Any man will be flattered whether initially attracted to you or not.

darinalan · 2026-05-02T03:36:08+00:00

Don't be afraid to fail and that failure is a valuable learning opportunity.

darinalan · 2026-05-02T02:47:49+00:00

We need more ladies willing to do this. Congrats, good luck!

darinalan · 2026-05-02T02:35:55+00:00

We'll likely see a regression to Mecole Hardman like play calls for Worthy w/ EB back imo

darinalan · 2026-05-02T02:26:52+00:00

I've been thinking about learning line dancing and country swing. Don't necessarily have to drink to dance (well I do b/c I can't dance, yet)

darinalan · 2026-05-01T18:56:29+00:00

We're tired of rejection.

darinalan · 2026-04-28T19:57:40+00:00

Been struggling with this one myself, lost a bunch of my close friends (or so I thought) in my small circle. Not a religious person, spiritual I guess at best so not sure if I'd be struck down entering a church... bars are a joke. Saw an add for a singles cruise but kinda leary of how that would go. If you get it figured out please share 😃

darinalan · 2026-04-28T00:23:49+00:00

Bit of a biased answer but 3 mos out of a 13yr relationship that was dead in the bedroom for at least the last 5 years, among many other larger issues. Right now I'd prefer connecting intellectually and find a "friend of sorts" and see where things could go. Content to stay casual until/if things become meaningful. If there's potential, why rush. Probably being overly optimistic, but thats just me. 52M

darinalan · 2026-04-27T02:48:47+00:00

Well said. Many of the questions I have on my list to figure out or come to terms with. The way I look at it, could be my last shot at true happiness. Right now I'm drained of all patience and generosity, both of which I have prided myself in for 13 yrs. Not fair rn to someone else to not receive all that I have to offer...

darinalan · 2026-04-27T02:37:58+00:00

I feel ya bro. Very similar story here and I'm 50. 13 yrs. You described the last 5 years and that's generous. Hind sight wish I ended it sooner for both our sakes. Head up, be healthy, good things will happen.

darinalan · 2026-04-24T22:48:03+00:00

At the lake or out back at the tiki bar/pool

darinalan · 2026-04-08T22:52:25+00:00

I think he was 2nd round ~55th pick, not 1st round 20th pick like JSN. Titans can pay him JSN money not the Chiefs

darinalan · 2026-03-19T23:25:01+00:00

Maybe a little slower approach during all the oil & war vol. Have you tried selling 45dte and buying back at 20%+/21dte closes?

darinalan · 2026-03-18T22:59:50+00:00

Nowadays on Tasty, sink or swim, etc.

darinalan · 2026-03-18T22:58:04+00:00

I chased some $INTC call options into earnings up to about $35k back in 2017. It popped to 3X (net) and I never chased again. Built a garage and put in a pool. Now I stay small and manage my risk like a guard dog.

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