Just Needed a Vent (dating, wives, guys, love)

[Angel and The Dolphin]

I'm tired of coming home to my empty apartment and sitting down to my dinner for one. I'm tired of waking up alone on a Saturday morning and having my lone cup of coffee while I read my paper quietly to myself.

Sure, I have friends and I get out of the house, but it's not the same. I've been single for about two months now (not the longest stretch) and I guess I'm just lonely It wasn't like that before when I've been single. I partied down and flirted, etc., and had a great time. Maybe since I'm older now (33) it's different. I miss the comfort of a relationship and sharing my life. I miss the playfulness and romance.

Okay -- no adivce needed here. I just really needed to get that out and my friends see me as "Mr. Independent" and didn't want to let them see this side of me

[miu]

Get a dog and get out of the house. You can meet a lot of nice people when you are out walking your dog. Or get involved in a volunteer activity of some sort. Volunteer at an animal shelter or mentor a young person. Check out craigslist and join an amateur sports team. You need to broaden your circle of daily travel. Especially since what you've been doing has gotten stale.

[sierraAZ]

Originally Posted by Angel and The Dolphin

I'm tired of coming home to my empty apartment and sitting down to my dinner for one.

Pat yourself on the back for sitting down to dinner! My dining area is there only for decorative purposes and occasional company. I eat in front of the computer.

[shuke]

You want my wife?

[sierraAZ]

Originally Posted by shuke

You want my wife?

Yep, that's how this deal works - whoever is in prison wants out; whoever is out wants in... Surprisingly enough, it appears to be the case even after having served one sentence... I blame it on short memory.

[NC~Mom]

You've been single 2 months? Hardly enough to get to know yourself....
When you least expect it, you'll meet someone new.

[Rathagos]

And what's wrong with your friends seeing this side of you? As far as I'm concerned this could be the best side of you!! Maybe getting out and new friends who will like this side of you will help you out!

In other lists of stuff to do, join a "singles" bowling league. If they don't have them where you are, join a regular one. If you are as cool as you seem, the wives will have friends to introduce to you!

Take it from me.. after 21 years in the Navy, I know what other guys expect. I still watch football, swear (on occasion only!! ) and do that stuff. But as I got older (I'm 43 now), I've got to be happy with who I am ... ALL of me... for others to be happy with who I am.

Hope my wife loves me for it!!!

[Angel and The Dolphin]

Thanks for the responses guys. I say single two months because it's been two months since I last dated someone. It's actually been about three years since I've been in a serious relationship. Plenty of time to get to know myself Also, I get out of the house alot and do a variety of different things and different groups. Guess I'm just missing being in a relationship. I have enjoyed being single, though.

Thanks for the offer, Shuke, but I like my paramours a little more on the masculine side

[UW Badgers]

Originally Posted by shuke

You want my wife?

BWAH! This made me laugh out loud Shuke. I've read your ordeal(everyone has said what I think, so I didn't post). This was a good chuckle..

As to the OP. It will happen. There is happiness to be found.

[Angel and The Dolphin]

Originally Posted by UW Badgers

BWAH! This made me laugh out loud Shuke. I've read your ordeal(everyone has said what I think, so I didn't post). This was a good chuckle..

As to the OP. It will happen. There is happiness to be found.

Thank you. I know it will happen. I've gone through spells of not dating anyone or being in a relationship before. It just feels lonely at the moment. I'm already starting to feel better -- I think it was more that two good friends of mine are moving out of state I misplaced feeling sad about them leaving to being blue about being single.