I am new to this site and have been too trusting. But that said nothing ventured nothing gained. Thank you for the warnings I shall certainly be circumspect in the future.

Is it any different in real life?

Dont be surprised if you dont attract anyone other than a short term partner.

Men make the major decisions in the house:

1) Should our troops stay in Afghanistan
2) What G20 should do about the global financial crisis
3) Should the seas rise due to climate change
4) Who will win the world series
5) What beer tastes like

Women make the minor decisions
1) What we wear
2) If we can go out with our mates
3) How much money we have in our pocket
4) Should we do the housework..

When men have realised this, and dont fight it anymore, they will have a blissful relationship.

Is someone who doesnt show their photo being deceiptful? Are they hiding how they look in attempt to not show their face, body etc?

If you are being true to yourself show your face so even if you are recognised in your community it doesnt faze you.

Hi,

thanks for the responses. Yes , I have sent messages but some people are so rude they dont reply. I have more response from women in the USA. The distance makes dating challenging . I did enjoy the friendly conversations and banter. Aussie women do not know how to flirt without committing. It is probably the blokes who put them off as any sign of interest and the bloke wants to get them in the cot.

I really would like to meet someone who is feminine with a good sense of humour who may chance their arm and go out for dinner, a walk along the beach, a fishing trip, watch a movie with no more of a commitment other than being a friend. If things progress then that would be great but I am not desperate. Perhaps was spoilt in that my wife was beautiful inside & out. She took care in her appearance and dress sense. Am I too picky?

I loved, protected, provided for and cared for my wife for 35 years so know how to treat a lady. It leaves an awful emptiness without being able to share that with anyone.

I sometimes feel that being widowed I do not have the baggage that a divorced person carries. I have lots of happy memories and very few regrets.

This could be driver training school 101.

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=3c0_1351184890

Hi,

I am feeling quite rejected by the lack of response to my profile listing. Am I expecting too much. Are there no unattached women in Sydney?

Old marketing tip "you cant sell a secret". This singles game is all about selling yourself. Not over selling yourself as you soon get found out. Patience makes life less stressful.

People who have lost someone who passed away are easier to talk to as they dont have the stress and hurt of a break up. They have the emotions of anger and unhapiness but tend to heal more quickly.

Those who have been divorced or separated have reminders of children, their ex getting re married and having children, alimony or lack of it, self doubt etc etc. All these emotions have to be understood and it takes a good listener. As Fraser Crane used to say "I am listening' is good advice.

So in answer to the OP dont too to hard and they will find you. Go to places where they go. Help in your community and the word will spread. begging is not a good look.

Why not raffle yourself to raise funds for a charity in your neck of the woods. Really a man raffle for a day can raise thousands $$$ and get your profile out there. One proviso that you will do anything as long as it is NOT illegal or immoral takes the weirdness out of it. Many single women need a hand to repair or maintain the house.