I spent the last few days "taking care" of a friend of mine who has hit a rough spot in his life. Just spending time with him and having a little fun has made me realize that I'm ready to start dating again! At least, I'm ready to start having fun again.

That's karma for you. I helped him out and he showed me how to be open again. Too bad he's in a bad spot and un-date-able. I'm pulling out the little black book, though!

Good for you!!! Its a great feeling when we reach a turning point in our lives. Kinda funny how things just happen.

Ive myself have been in a mess with a guy Ive been seeing for 10 months now. I wanted a committment and couldnt get one. I faded into the background a little, did some thinking, and realized I wasnt ready just yet for that!! Ive been seperated for 18 months, divorce is about final now. I decided I needed sometime for me, more time for my kids, and to date and have fun. Im still seeing him, but in all honesty I think he did me a favor. Made me see the light!

Well good luck with the black book!! Go get them!

So tell me how many numbers have you dialed?? LOL

I'm sorry smile...I've been off of the site for a few days. How many numbers? None yet. I haven't gotten up the nerve. Boys are scary! LOL

lol, common Plucky, whats the worst that can happen. Maybe have some fun. Besides dating isn't exactly a commitment. Luck

Dating is great...there is not commitment u can see who u want and not feel guilty about that guy that u meet sat and then went back to last sats date. LOL. Wait a sec dating is a little confusing LOL Well anyways start dailing those numbers. I know I like seeing guys and having to not be thier GF. Its the best I should have done this yrs ago! LOL

GOOD LUCK

SPIRIT

I think I'd rather be persued (I'm a female) than be the one to persue. My husband left me a month ago and what little thought I've given to dating has been that I want a man to persue and I want to be a little hard to get. Not sure why I feel that way but I do. At any rate, I'm not going to date until my divorce is final.

Be careful Plucky....Take it from someone who has been married twice. The dating scene can be scary. Approach with caution.

hi, i been dateing my boyfriend for nearly 5 months now, some up and downs, either i got babyseter issuses or ,hoildays, kids off school this cause lack time togerther,and also be cause he works long nites hours and sometimes he just so tried and not used this shift yet. we in acomment realtionship but i can not see marriage right now. i been only seprated for nearly 2 years and my divorce toke so long. i did not excepted to date for a while still but it happen iam very happy to meet him and love him. he been divorce 16 months now and says he love me. all i want to be with him and have a longterm realtionship. takeing it day by day. he never had kids so this worry me , but we got so much in commom and get along great. we both got bagest ,he says we all do . he has not meet the kids yet. he wants to know more about the kids frist. he learning about there special needs day by day.from me and other info. when i feel the time to have meet them and he says he realdy to meet them. he says he is but i want to give more time. he says he wants kids to like him. i said becuse special needs you can not tell they do or not, ok he said. but when time comes. i be best be at a park or zoo so can say hi to him and go do there own thing and just hang out with each other. some people say wrong date him i dont see marriage in furture. i can not say i do or not i been only dateing him 5 months. is it wrong dateing some one longterm and not seeing marriage right now?

MIA again guys...sorry.

@Paul & Spirit - I wish I could do that. I'm working towards it. I know it's not a well known fact, but men tend to get clingy when women throw off the vibe of "just looking". I'm still going to try though....soon.

@Hannah - Been there twice too. I'm going to be careful...surrounding myself with male friends that can spot BS for me when my guard is down. LOL

@Meandme - I don't think there's anything wrong with not seeing marriage with someone you're in a relationship with. I honestly think that a lot of relationship would be just fine without marriage involved.

Pauls right Mia, theres no harm in trying!!

But if you honestly dont feel ready for the dating thing, then hold off until you do. I was very scared at first myself, but I have to tell you Ive actually made some wonderful new friends. Dates that just didnt "click" but we stayed in touch as friends.

Just curious...

What word is starred out in the title? I've been assuming one thing for weeks but now I'm not so sure...

i bet it is crud

nope...crud would've become stars in your post too

I think that it's **** now...but for a long time I thought it was **** and was kinda surprised at the poster...

......got me guessing

It was ****. For some reason, the site thought that was vulgar, I guess?