Jen (original poster member #26584) posted at 6:52 AM on Thursday, March 19th, 2026
Are you f'ing kidding me ?? Granted I've only tried FB dating, that in itself is a problem - I know. Some of the responses I've received, the profiles out there, or when the jerry springer of stories erupts in your messages. Younger guys I put a 5yr +/- on my profile they still sent messages. AND I reached the end of the dating profiles - TWICE. I'm also extremely paranoid I watch the ID channel a lot and in my line of work I would hate to run into certain people. 
Sooooo........
I'm going on a solo trip this coming week for 2 days to a town I've only been to as a child, I have an Airbnb booked, reservations for a ghost tour, and some art thing with alcohol painting(Not like that, it's suppose to be better than water color) - outdoor fun and plenty of restaurants. 
AnnieOakley ( member #13332) posted at 2:56 PM on Friday, March 20th, 2026
I concur-OLD is a mess. Both men and women lie. A lot. I tired it for the very first time in Jan 2020. Ugh. Just barely 60 days later… Hello pandemic shutdown.
I gave it a year. I got very good at politely being direct. Are you divorced? Are you single? How old are you? That usually caused most of them to self eliminate! 😂
I think your weekend away sounds awesome! You never know who you may encounter.
I give this advice often, but learning to dance (salsa, swing, ballroom, tango, etc) is a great place to meet people. Lots of women love to dance-so that draws men who want to meet someone. Or you create a social circle of women that enjoy going to dance events together. Therefore opening up exposure to more men. Plus dancing is proven to have a plethora of health benefits!
Enjoy! 😊
Me= BSHim=xWH (did the work & became the man I always thought he was, but it was too late)M=23+,T=27+dday=7/06, 8/09 (pics at a work function), 11/09 VAR, 6/12 Sep'd, 10/14 Divorced."If you are going through hell, keep going."
Jen (original poster member #26584) posted at 2:24 PM on Saturday, March 21st, 2026
Dancing could be interesting....I have no rhythm 
I'm excited for my little weekend. Apparently, there's a plaza like area with shops & they have alcohol tasting. That should be fine tipsy boutique shopping.
