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Internet Dating - too much rejection?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Robinak Jun 9, 2011. 19 Replies 0 Likes
I'm contemplating going onto e-harmony. However, I've been told that you need to expect a lot of rejection. I'm not quite sure I'm ready (made my profile and really freaked out a while ago.) But,…Continue
Happy alone?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Lori new start May 6, 2011. 31 Replies 0 Likes
I hear of widows/ widowers who are happy now, but in my eyes it seems only because they havefound new love. Is it possible to be happy withoutsomeone? I had a 10 year great marriage and have 3 girls…Continue
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Sleepless in Chicago replied to Teresa's discussion Single Parent or Widowed Parent
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Sleepless in Chicago commented on A Widowed Father's event Camp Widow 2011
"I am also attending - from Chicago! Just finished booking my flight. I plan on staying that Sunday night into Monday too - so hopefully some of you will be able to stay and do some tourist things! Looking forward to meeting all of…"
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Just some thoughts
Posted on May 5, 2011 at 10:44pm 3 Comments 3 Likes
So my youngest asked one of her sisters "Where's daddy?" It was a beautiful day - and Meghan (who does not get along with her little sister by the way) - looked up, pointed to the sky, and said "Right there, behind that cloud, where the sun is shining." Wow.
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- At 12:09am on October 15, 2012,
Sleepless in Chicago said… - So how r u doing. Long time!
- At 11:11pm on May 5, 2011,
NMWidower said… Amanda -- Ha ha I know I'm an oddity for a guy! Its part of being an encourager I guess. I always wrestle with God though in saying Ok do I have to feel everything the hardest way all the time Lord? I wonder if its the Hispanic/Scot Irish in me that makes my "feelings" strong. Definitely unusual for a guy, but it does help me understand what others feel sometimes cause Oh man I've probably felt those feelings and they have been very vivid! Thx for the encouragement!
- At 4:08pm on April 25, 2011,
Boo said… - Amanda, welcome here. I hope you feel at home here as I do ... it is a safe environment where you will not be judged for whatever you say. Please say if you need any help navigating the site, and don't hesitate to join in on any of the discussions or join any of the groups that you wish to. I'm sorry you have to be here, but I'm glad that you found us. Hugs, Boo x
- At 7:56pm on April 23, 2011,
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