I recently went on a date during which the guy admitted he was married. I actually considered seeing him again. My therapist says that when I learn to love myself, I won't mind being alone. I don't mind being alone, I just like having someone I can call and ask if I'm crazy.
I'm pushing 50. I know women my age become invisible to men. When I hear stories about dirty-dog men who cheated, quit their jobs to avoid paying spousal support, or gained so much weight they stopped having sex, I don't think that woman is lucky to be rid of him; I think ooh, that means he's single.
However, my list of criteria for what's acceptable dating material has expanded beyond he must have a job and his own car to include he must not be married. This is progress.
Side note: my friend C says when she first got back into the dating after getting sober, her criteria was the guy must have all his teeth.
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Teeth are important.
ReplyDeleteYou are Bold, Beautiful and Brilliant and deserve the best.
having all his teeth wasn't even a priority when i first started dating again. true story.
ReplyDeletealso, who needs men? if peter ever leaves me, i'm finished with relationships. i'll be fine surrounded by boston terriers and friends in AA.