"Mimi, your approach to this sounds reasonable. I did it all wrong and regret a lot. Take it slow and take care of YOU first. Don't do anything that gives you pause. "
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Online Dating and Safety -- checklists, resources, experiences, ideas
Started this discussion. Last reply by MyNewLife (Melody) Jan 19. 18 Replies 0 Likes
Here are two different checklists I received from friends regarding doing checks on possible online dates.Marilyn --unsolicited advice from JanDinner in a nice place is too much like a date.The tried…Continue
Tags: new relationships, Online, Dating
Dating question! Feedback, please!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Marly Mar 6. 59 Replies 0 Likes
Okay, for those of you who have "been there, done that" Please help me out here! I started dating soon after Jimmy died. I was crazy nuts at home alone, got on POF etc. Okay. That was at the end…Continue
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Marly replied to Supa Dupa Fresh's discussion Dating and love
"Hey, Floyd - that was the most beautiful reply to Suzo. I remember when I was active in the chat room at night a couple of years ago that you had a girlfriend. I'm glad to hear you two are doing so well.
Suzo, you are not…"
Marly replied to Supa Dupa Fresh's discussion Does new love "fix" anything?
"Courtice, you are correct. You will want to move slowly as far as introducing someone new to the inlaws and sometimes even your friends. Be sure of yourself and your feelings before introducing a new love interest to any family. I…"
Marly replied to Marly's discussion Dating question! Feedback, please!
"Nancy, we could be twins! My second husband was the love of my life. I still can't believe we didn't get more time. Of course, no marriage is perfect - but I would take imperfection with him again in a heartbeat! I…"
Nancyfc replied to Marly's discussion Dating question! Feedback, please!
"While this is a VERY LATE response, I would dump this guy. I am sure you already have.
My second husband was the love of my life and my soulmate. We met when I was 38 and we were both divorced.We were just friends. I had been in two…"
Marly replied to Marly's discussion Dating question! Feedback, please!
"Hey, Runnergirl! It's been a while. I haven't been on WV much - shame on me. I work at night now, so can't be "playing" too much. You know, it amazes me to read my original post - my head was such a mess…"
smit09 replied to Marly's discussion Dating question! Feedback, please!
"so happy to hear it Marly!!"
Marly replied to Marly's discussion Dating question! Feedback, please!
"LOL That has been quite a while back. I'm VERY single right now and will never settle for less than the best. I'm busy working and marketing my new book. No time for men right now. Life is good. …"
janet replied to Marly's discussion Dating question! Feedback, please!
"Marley, as Forest Gump would say, "Run Marley Run"."
Runnergirl replied to Marly's discussion Dating question! Feedback, please!
"When I get lonely, and lately it's fairly often, I remember the sign I saw in a bar, "Lonely is better than miserable." The loneliness does pass, specially after I get busy and plan an outing with friends or go to a movie, watch a…"
Patience (Diane) replied to Marly's discussion Dating question! Feedback, please!
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I just have to chime in here, Run, Marly, Run! "
Marly replied to Supa Dupa Fresh's discussion Dating and love
"Yes, I've been on Match before. Didn't have much luck there. May try again someday. POF is free and easy to navigate. I was on POF the longest and dated a couple of guys fromthere. One was a mama's boy,…"
Marly replied to Supa Dupa Fresh's discussion Dating and love
"KK, it is difficult. I'm currently on a paid site - ChristianMingle.com. I honestly believed this site would be wihtout the perverts, scammers, etc. They are there, too. I am constantly reporting them to the site…"
MyNewLife (Melody) replied to Marly's discussion Online Dating and Safety -- checklists, resources, experiences, ideas
"Another word of caution. They are people out there who scour the obits looking for their next mark. My MIL lost her husband when she was in her middle sixties. She was in a grocery store minding her own business when this man approached her and…"
mimi replied to Marly's discussion Online Dating and Safety -- checklists, resources, experiences, ideas
"Thanks for the advice, one thing you need to do is have an e-mail address that is not your usual one for e-mails back and forth. Those free ones on Yahoo, g-mail or aol work great. I did that to make it easier to delete the e-mail or not…"
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- At 2:55pm on November 22, 2011,
jean said… Happy Birthday Marly, Hope you have a good day
- At 2:03pm on November 22, 2011,
Dianne in Nevada said… I've missed your voice here, Marly - but I'm guessing you're busy writing your book. Take some time out to enjoy your special day, ok? Happy Birthday!
Dianne
- At 9:07am on November 22, 2011,
Lisa (lost) Lamb said…
Happy Birthday Marley! I hope you have a wonderful day.
- At 12:18pm on September 5, 2011,
RobertBear (Bob) said… Marly,
That was not a problem at all. Michelle and I both liked to laugh. In this short time of mourning, I've felt best when I have laughed. Plus, I added my own two cents to the high jinks anyway.
~Robert
- At 1:03pm on August 7, 2011,
Eileen said… Hi Marly,
I hope that the day is kind to you.
best,
eileen
- At 9:36am on July 25, 2011,
CrazyWidow said… - Hi, It's Brenda!
- At 3:24pm on May 25, 2011,
Robinak said… - Hi Marly! I have no insurance and have to go through the pharmaceutical companies and other places. I have a lot of the names and know where to go. I would love to help you find a legitimate but affordable or even free medication! Thanks for friending me!
- At 8:03pm on May 13, 2011,
cronan said… Hi Marly,
Your pictures show a very happy family. We're in a couple of the same groups. I'm originally from northern Illinois. At almost 6 months out, I'm finding I need to connect more with people who know this terrible loss.
- At 2:58am on May 9, 2011,
Patty D said… Hi Marly,
Nice to meet you and thanks for the friend request. I can't sleep tonight. My alarm goes off at 5AM so I guess it will be a tough day today.
- At 7:17pm on April 6, 2011,
Donna said… - Hi Marly, I read some of these stories and feel a bit ashamed of feeling sorry for myself. I met my husband when I was seventeen & we were married for 35 years when he died of esophageal cancer. I am better able to concentrate on things now as long as I don't allow myself to become too tired. My work is exhausting but really gets my mind off of things. I don't see myself ever being married again either.
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