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Old 01-08-2009, 02:31 AM
 
Location: New Zealand and Australia
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I'm still youngish 30....been in love 3 times in my life. First time didn't end too well at all. Ever since on the other 2 occasions love has come along I have run from it. There have been several casual flings along the way, maybe this is my way of dealing with it.
Just wondering if anyone else here is in the same situation and suggestions....counselling not an option, not willing to go there.
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Old 01-08-2009, 04:21 AM
 
Location: Va Beach
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I think everyone deals with it in their own way. I've personally taken time off in the past, before I married, to be by myself for awhile before dating. I think if you're not afraid of being alone, without dating on rebounds or such, it's healthy. Too many times, people jump right back into a relationship (flings included) before giving themselves some room to breathe.
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Old 01-08-2009, 07:21 AM
 
Location: Whiteville Tennessee
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Depends on who is wanting to "embrace" me. Jeepgirl. Hell yea! Artsyguy. Not a friggen chance!!
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Old 01-08-2009, 07:25 AM
 
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^What would make you think, artsy would be into you?!
I don't embrace love, I have not felt that "emotion".
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Old 01-08-2009, 07:27 AM
 
Location: SUNNY AZ
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I'm still youngish 30....been in love 3 times in my life. First time didn't end too well at all. Ever since on the other 2 occasions love has come along I have run from it. There have been several casual flings along the way, maybe this is my way of dealing with it.
Just wondering if anyone else here is in the same situation and suggestions....counselling not an option, not willing to go there.
Alright alright.....i'll be Dr. Phill for a sec

Just bcs you've had a few bad experiences with the L word doesn't mean it's not worth it......I've fallen off my dirt bike so many times and the last time I almost broke my knee but ya know what.....i'll always get back on lol

seriously tho.....don't rush into stuff, take your time when your getting to know ppl and if real love does happen then give it your all because at the end of the day what else is there? I'd rather deal with pain if it came my way bcs i'd be able to look in the mirror and know that I gave it all I had.......stuff happens but you get over it and move on.....
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Old 01-08-2009, 07:34 AM
 
Location: Whiteville Tennessee
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^What would make you think, artsy would be into you?!
I don't embrace love, I have not felt that "emotion".
Learn to read please. I never said I thought Artsy would be into me. Lighten would ya?
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Old 01-08-2009, 07:35 AM
 
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Learn to read please. I never said I thought Artsy would be into me. Lighten would ya?
I can't just learn today. You must teach me, ya?!
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Old 01-08-2009, 07:36 AM
 
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I do not bond. Never have, likely never will. It is not a bad thing.
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Old 01-08-2009, 07:37 AM
 
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I do not bond. Never have, likely never will. It is not a bad thing.
Thank God! I thought I was the only one. But what happens if you really want to?
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Old 01-08-2009, 07:54 AM
 
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It all depends on how you see your life 30 years down the road. Will it be a life with someone you care or a life of running away from someone/something? If you're "peaceful" by yourself, then fine. But if you want someone to hold, then embrace love with all its pain and joy.
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