So I signed up for one of those dating sites

[Grayfox]

I've been widowed seven years now and yeah, I got lonely. After a few years on my own, I gave the dating sites a shot. The is a great deal of BS to wade through. Most of these women are looking to get married again. I'm not. That's problem number 1.
Yep, there were quite a few first dates, but rarely a second.

While i'm here, let me address the ladies. A man only needs two pictures of you. One nice portrait of your face and one good head to toe shot so we can see the rest of you. We don't want to see a bunch of pictures of your family, pets or your vacations. And please make sure they are current. I've fallen into that trap before.

Anyway, if you stick with it, you can meet a good woman. In 2015 I met a lady and we spent 2 1/2 great years together. Unfortunately, a couple of months ago she broke up with me. It was a case of she loved me, but she just wasn't "in" love with me. She dreams of finding the true love she's never had. Oh well, we had good times and split on good terms. It was well worth the experience.

So now I'm back on the dating sites. Back to wading through the BS, bad pictures and women who want a husband.
OTOH, I just recently met a lady who looks very promising. Wish me luck!

Bottom line: hang in there and keep at it. You just might find the right one.

 

[Walkingwolf]

Mail order Ukrainian/Russian Women!

But then some guys will whine that delivery service was not on time!

Heck I think there is a stupid TV show one now about this

I have met a couple of mail order women, both married to lawyers, both look like supermodels. Plus they are both outstanding wives devoted to their husbands. I am sure not all turn out that way though.

 

[bigwheelzip]

You happen to live in the middle of a region that draws somewhat like-minded people like a magnet, and when they arrive there, they are happy and open to new experiences.

I'm talking about people who visit National Parks and other public lands. Many have traveled halfway around the world to absorb the type of natural splendor you see from your living room window. For many it would be the thrill of a lifetime to share some of the lifestyle you take for granted.

I have two suggestions:

1. Grab whatever nature enjoyment equipment you like, and tour some of the northwest's parks, but be open to meeting your fellow campers.

2. Volunteer at some of the northwest's parks. You will meet many nature loving folks.

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

FYI: I heard someplace that a man should go for a gal half his age + 7 years. Might want to start some cardio work now.

38............. Man that's pushing it

 

[ParadiseRoad]

 

[nachogrande]

A FEW CLICHES

A watched pot never boils. When you least expect it. When opportunity knocks, You gotta put yourself out there. Recognize a good thing when you see it. I'm very surprised: 1 when I find a woman flirting/interested in me (usually WAY after it's too late to do anything about it).2 That there is such a demand for short/fat/bald/++ middle aged men. 3 That the wife always seems to be present (not that I'm looking) and she has to point it out to me.

 

[andy52]

I'm 65 and have been married to the same lady from when I was 20, god forbid if anything were to happen to her I don't think I'd look for another. When you have the best there's no looking at the rest.

 

[LostintheOzone]

1. Grab whatever nature enjoyment equipment you like, and tour some of the northwest's parks, but be open to meeting your fellow campers.

Bingo. Broaden your horizons.

 

[the ringo kid]

I'm 65 and have been married to the same lady from when I was 20, god forbid if anything were to happen to her I don't think I'd look for another. When you have the best there's no looking at the rest.

I know what you mean. I thought that Sabrina (the gal who was a perfect match for me--was going to be the one?) but cancer stole her from me last year. Ive never been married-but around the block more than once.

I dont

 

[andy52]

I know what you mean. I thought that Sabrina (the gal who was a perfect match for me--was going to be the one?) but cancer stole her from me last year. Ive never been married-but around the block more than once.

I dont

I'm truly sorry to hear that, I've been given 45 years with my wife and hope for a few more. It's hasn't always been easy but I wouldn't go back and change a single minute of it.

 

[the ringo kid]

Thank you sir. And strange as it might sound-Sabrina and I never argued-nothing. We got along perfectly. We dated for about a year before she discovered the cancer-then it took her far too fast. She spent time out of State-as well as at various institutes and such-last being in Houston. Her final moments were here where I live-I wanted to marry her and very badly--partly because some of my benefits could have helped with her final things.

 

[raljr1]

38............. Man that's pushing it

That is supposed to be the youngest you should consider, not the target
.... much below that age and what would you talk about?

Robert

 

[arjay]

That is supposed to be the youngest you should consider, not the target
.... much below that age and what would you talk about?

Robert

Babies and all sorts of things you haven't thought about in years..

 

[4barrel]

Babies and all sorts of things you haven't thought about in years..

AND hope no one finds out.

 

[kwselke]

What a pain in the derrière!

I'm looking for a friend, not a life-long soul mate.

The site wanted me to "tell all," and it expected me to know "exactly" who I was looking for. I have no clue!

I'm 65 and single (obviously, and it's none of their business why), and how the heck do I know who I'd like to meet?

Worse, now -- thanks to Google, I'm sure -- I can't hop on any website without being presented with America's cleavage! It's disgusting (I can't imagine what a Lady who signs up for a dating site gets bombarded with -- the Chip 'n' Dale boys?).

I'm a simple guy, but I enjoy deep conversations with intelligent folks (probably why I hang out here, ya?). I love the opposite sex (don't take that the wrong way) -- far more interesting than most of you other guys (don't take that the wrong way, either), but, wow, do I need to be indoctrinated? Uh, no!

I have plenty of friends and acquaintances (gals and guys). I go for days (sometimes weeks) without seeing another human. I'm good with that, but I'd enjoy having a gal "friend" with whom I can "communicate." I'm finding I may never reach that goal, but, gosh, is it really that tough?

I'd appreciate knowing your thoughts.

Most sincerely,

Met any French models yet?

 

[two-bit cowboy]

There's your problem right there.They aren't looking for a friend...
They aren't wired that way

Funny you should say so. I generally don't stereotype folks, but you wrote the script for 99% of the gals who wrote to me today.

 

[two-bit cowboy]

From the ladies side........

I tried a couple of the sites. I decided most of the men were intimidated
by a self sufficient, pickup drivin', sports car lovin', gun totin', whiskey drinkin' redhead. And my dog didn't like any of them.

That's too funny!

The soft, cuddly blondes with big hair intimidated me today.

 

[Old TexMex]

"I know wimmins,and wimmins is trouble."
(Ernest Hemingway)

"Seen two, you've seen them all."
(anon)

"Beauty is only a light switch away"
(Me)

 

[rwsmith]

Some are better.....

A few sites are actually worthwhile, according to some friends of mine. I'm a bit old fashioned. Go to where you can meet people with similar interests. Be sociable. Put yourself out there. I'd feel really clumsy being in 'looking' mode but ya gotta do what you gotta do.

I can ask someone who's had success.

 

[two-bit cowboy]

You happen to live in the middle of a region that draws somewhat like-minded people like a magnet, and when they arrive there, they are happy and open to new experiences.

I'm talking about people who visit National Parks and other public lands. Many have traveled halfway around the world to absorb the type of natural splendor you see from your living room window. For many it would be the thrill of a lifetime to share some of the lifestyle you take for granted.

I have two suggestions:

1. Grab whatever nature enjoyment equipment you like, and tour some of the northwest's parks, but be open to meeting your fellow campers.

2. Volunteer at some of the northwest's parks. You will meet many nature loving folks.

Whoa, gal!

I picked this place to live with great purpose. My lifestyle here suits me, and I'm not trying to make room for a tenant in my life or in my cabin. I'm alone, but I'm not lonely.

Never do I take for granted that view out my living room window. Whether those distant hills and the mountains beyond are blanked with clouds, snow or sunshine I stop more than once a day to soak up the view and wonder whether I need to pinch myself to see if it's real or a dream. This is my "national park" minus the throng.

Each summer I meet scores of fascinating international folks who are hiking or biking the Continental Divide Trail (2,500 miles from Canada to Mexico) -- real outdoor adventurers. They go right by my place, or I might see them at one of local establishments. They love to share their stories, and I love to listen.

Today I saw two neighbors when I went down the hill to rescue my mail. We waved, and that was enough.

The world is a complicated place. My world is not. I thought it might be nice to meet someone with whom I might occasionally fix a fantastic meal or discuss the latest book we've read or do something else not at all related to our individual, and most likely completely unalike, lives. Perhaps I was wrong. When my 30-day subscription to the dating site expires I still might not know, but the chapter will end, and as Bob Seger sang, "Turn the Page."