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This Week

Rruussnn
Rruussnn

This week, I have been feeling a bit sad, a bit depressed. Since April, I've generally been doing well, so not a bad run of decent moods for about 4-5 months. The last few days, however, I've been plagued by thoughts of "what's wrong with me." What's wrong with me that I don't have a female companion now. It's been a long time since my last relationship. I don't sit on my butt waiting for something to happen. I go to events, I participate in activities, I try to get "out there" when I can. I'm always out there with my dog meeting new people. This week, though, I didn't feel like getting out there, except for taking the dog out. I'll cut myself a break for this week. I'll let myself feel what I'm feeling and I know that the bad moods do pass. I will feel confident and hopeful again ... Just had to get this out there. Thanks.  

Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
Big hug Rruussnn

My moods often dip in the Fall

Are you in an area where Fall makes a difference to you?

Of course today is the 25th anniversary of 9/11 tragically

I'm sorry that you're feeling low
I hope tomorrow will be a little brighter

It's good that you're venting here...xo
billwfriend
billwfriend
I guess that is a good thing to be getting out there. I probably have not gotten out there to do things other than go to work and some places to get food. I do visit with a few friends but I am not out there looking for a mate. In fact I do not think I will ever want to have sex again as I have an issue that when there is activity on my penis I get psoriasis on the thing and it is very painful, I have a cream that eliminates it fairly quickly from the dermatologist but I just think what do I have a need for? Companionship is what I really have a need for not sexual stuff.

Anyway that is just me I am almost 69yrs old I do not remember how old you are but keep trying and something will break loose....
MelT2020
MelT2020
I've been reading more and more that people are staying single because they want their freedom (no accountability to another person). I knew my husband for 18 years and we were married for 8. The guy I've been seeing on and off for 3 years is 58 and I don't see any signs of commitment from him. He wants to do whatever and whenever

Have you tried churches? I met my current friend in a hiking group from meetup.com. I also met a guy while walking at the mall (but we're just friends)

I hope you find just the right match. Keep saying hello to the girls of interest (at grocery stores, parks, libraries, etc) and the right one will respond appropriately
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