HELL NO!

I guess I'm the only one who took your post seriously, huh? haha

Disrespect, dishonesty, deception, unreliable, dirty house, misogynism and chauvinism, litter,bitter, narcissism, selfishness, thoughtlessness, thief, and just down-right rudeness.

TY, ty, ty! Totally agreed.

According to the double standard, yes. It also makes us look like we don't respect our bodies or we're easy. That is certainly not always the case. Sometimes people just want to have sex. What's the big deal?

LOL

Good for you!

As long as there is a mutual understanding about the limits and they are honored, I'm all for it. I've never experienced an open relationship, but I don't see why others can't. Maybe one day I will. Not all open relationships have both partners having other partners. Sometimes it's just the one partner seeing someone else. As with any relationship-- it's a personal choice.

This journalist/article is stupid! Who does not think this does not apply to women as well? I would not find this to be a good read.

Neither at this point. I like keeping my options open. And marriage? Probably never.

Who says anyone HAS to or SHOULD have to take care of another person? That's great that women can take of themselves. However, many men take joy and pride from taking care of their queen. He knows she's fully capable and able, but that's not the point. Perhaps that is the man's way of showing his affection and dedication to the woman and maintaining the relationship by nurturing it.

To me, there is a difference between wanting a man in my life versus needing a man in my life.

ask her

Up to you and your partner.

Amen! Sadly and ironically enough, I have better experiences with younger men. They may lack life experience, but they tend to be more mature when it comes to treating a woman as a queen. Men closer to my age, are sheer a-holes. It's a shame, but at least I'm okay with dating younger men.

That's a toughie for sure. I used to want a family, but certainly not now or ever precisely because of my age. Would you be open to being a step-father? You say you're 39. You don't necessarily have to go that much younger. Then again, sounds like 28 worked for you, which tells me you have a fairly good range here. Good luck!

Here's how I see age. It's a number to keep a record; just like the number on a scale. I go with how I feel and what I like. That's how I choose to live my life. If there is a mutual attraction, what the hell does age have to do with anything? If two people with a significant age difference are happy, let them be happy. Worry about your own life! I don't meddle in yours.

Depends on the couple and what each partner wants and is willing to do to build and maintain a long-distance relationship. I don't like them one bit and so I don't do long-distance. It doesn't work for me.

I'm not sure what to tell you. My ex-bf was married almost 20 yrs when we met. I've been single most of my life so logically I was up to speed with dating in the 21st century. There was a big learning curve for him. In the end, I don't think he was ready. I think he needed more time to heal the wounds of his failed marriage and reconcile with that loss. I stay single by choice until I feel I'm ready. I'll meet some men, go out with them, and at one point, I will know if I'm ready. I've been single for 5 yrs now by choice. The initial reason was I had not healed from my break-up. The second reason is that I'm still working on my master's. My second point is to say you also need to know if you have room to fit a relationship in your life. Ask yourself if you are ready to put forth the work it takes for a relationship. I know I am not and that's why I have chosen not to pursue anything serious, which is why I make it very clear in my profile that I am not the relationship type. I hope that helps.

That is a very good question to ask oneself. If you're not sure, go out on a date or two (with different women). You'll know if you are or are not ready.