Topic: Where are the seasoned, mature, brave men...
oldhippie1952's photo
Fri 08/05/11 12:17 PM

Been on this site for 4 years and still single. I am strong, sincere, kind, and treat people great.

I have bipolar disorder and the 100's of women I have contacted can't get past that.

I have decided to give up looking. My choice to live my life alone but I come away from all of this very jaded and hurt.

My faith in humanity is forever changed. I use to help people all the time but I have started to pull back.

One of the biggest jokes about profiles is the lie I read over and over. Women who claim to be compassionate and open minded are usually cold and closed-minded. Like I said, I am jaded and I am stating a basic fact since I have read 100's of profiles and corresponded, or tried to, with so many I have become a quasi-expert on the subject.

One woman I fell in love with turned out to be a total fraud. My heart was shredded but I kept on looking. But it has become too clear that it won't happen for me and I know I am not to blame. That's the God's honest truth.

So I would like to know where all the real women at? If you are one, contact one of the nice gentlemen on here, but don't contact me. I wish we could have met a long time ago, but it wasn't meant to be.

Ladies, get bold. E-mail men and find someone instead of waiting for someone to find you.

Best of luck to all and goodbye.

Ken


Don't give up Ken. Someone will find you out of the blue, I hope, because I have schizophrenia. I am fine as I always take my meds and I assume you do too.

So don't give up, I don't, although several women stopped writing when I told them (had to be honest, you know?).

soufiehere's photo
Fri 08/05/11 01:27 PM

i've been shot down in flames by several
women on this site. i won't mention names,
but their names rhyme with .....

Pfffft.
I don't even OWN any more surface-to-air
missiles.
And krupa offered his sister.

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Fri 08/05/11 01:31 PM


i've been shot down in flames by several
women on this site. i won't mention names,
but their names rhyme with .....

Pfffft.
I don't even OWN any more surface-to-air
missiles.
And krupa offered his sister.

laugh

no photo
Fri 08/05/11 01:36 PM

Been on this site for 4 years and still single. I am strong, sincere, kind, and treat people great.

I have bipolar disorder and the 100's of women I have contacted can't get past that.

I have decided to give up looking. My choice to live my life alone but I come away from all of this very jaded and hurt.

My faith in humanity is forever changed. I use to help people all the time but I have started to pull back.

One of the biggest jokes about profiles is the lie I read over and over. Women who claim to be compassionate and open minded are usually cold and closed-minded. Like I said, I am jaded and I am stating a basic fact since I have read 100's of profiles and corresponded, or tried to, with so many I have become a quasi-expert on the subject.

One woman I fell in love with turned out to be a total fraud. My heart was shredded but I kept on looking. But it has become too clear that it won't happen for me and I know I am not to blame. That's the God's honest truth.

So I would like to know where all the real women at? If you are one, contact one of the nice gentlemen on here, but don't contact me. I wish we could have met a long time ago, but it wasn't meant to be.

Ladies, get bold. E-mail men and find someone instead of waiting for someone to find you.

Best of luck to all and goodbye.

Ken


^^^^^ This is, without exception, the truest thing I have ever read. Thank you for posting it -- you summed up my own feelings better than I ever could have done on my own.


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Fri 08/05/11 07:06 PM
I hope some ladies are reading this at the same time they are asking where the real guys are cause you can't get more honest than these post.

delilady's photo
Fri 08/05/11 08:17 PM

i've been shot down in flames by several women on this site. i won't mention names, but their names rhyme with
babchi
txsgal3333
carold
roadlesstrvld
txmomof2
yellowrose10
spiritfilled24
amandarj
lov2roknroll
rowbaby
soufiehere
bastet
pmarco
eileen9
red lace
chelsea466
unholyflesh
suzanne20
redhead44613
rhearabies
simonedemidova
okcutie67
heartbreaker123
mssilverfox
fireflysgirl
tanyaann
mag83
troublebug
josie68
stefy37
winterblue56
bettyb
vivian2981
mls31
ruth34611
sneaksintoyourheart
alterette
2kidsmom
kissablekiss
thewaterbearer
artgurl
holly4459 (on a daily basis)
and most recently krupa


:banana: I'm not on the list!!!

no photo
Fri 08/05/11 08:20 PM


i've been shot down in flames by several women on this site

:banana: I'm not on the list!!!


wow i just perved your profile and since you aren't looking for a relationship, consider yourself added


delilady's photo
Fri 08/05/11 08:23 PM



i've been shot down in flames by several women on this site

:banana: I'm not on the list!!!


wow i just perved your profile and since you aren't looking for a relationship, consider yourself added


But you never know when I might change my mind. Although since most of the people on your list are my friends, I would be in good company:tongue:

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Sat 08/06/11 12:51 AM
Edited by joy4gud on Sat 08/06/11 12:56 AM
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So...that being said; just where in the heck are the real men?

Just asking.

they are al there looking for what they can not give.

Beachfarmer's photo
Sat 08/06/11 01:12 AM

Men say they want a good woman, but when they read a profile or look at a photo that simply says; I don't take crap! They tend to say you are mean, too serious and pass you by.

Come on! Basically, we are all looking for the same thing; someone to love us for who and what we are. It is just a matter of the right chemistry and the first meeting.

You will know in the first meeting if there is any connection or not. I have learned to not look at all men as potential mates. Most, are just not! Some people come into your life for a few minutes; others, a few hours, still others, perhaps a few days, week and so on. But seldom, will you meet many, who will be in your life for years. And they don't have to be intimate with you; you just may be luck enough to find a friend.

I'm in my late 50's, I'm tired of the dating game. I'm easy going, but I'm serious about what I'm looking for. I don't care about race, we are all God's children. Your integrety, sincerity, ability to love, willingness to work with me for a better us: These things are important to me.

So...that being said; just where in the heck are the real men?

Just asking.


Welcome! I so love the body of your message! The question is difficult. I was just reminded of a quote. "It" is brilliant. I am not. For what it's worth....

“Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it.”

Rumi


msharmony's photo
Sat 08/06/11 01:16 AM

:

So...that being said; just where in the heck are the real men?

Just asking.

they are al there looking for what they can not give.



EXCELLENT, this sums up perfectly why so many people are just not matching up


they look for what they cant give,,,love it,,,,

Beachfarmer's photo
Sat 08/06/11 01:26 AM

:

So...that being said; just where in the heck are the real men?

Just asking.

they are al there looking for what they can not give.


Took me a minute.....Brilliant!

no photo
Sat 08/06/11 07:44 AM

i've been shot down in flames by several women on this site. i won't mention names, but their names rhyme with
babchi
txsgal3333
carold
roadlesstrvld
txmomof2
yellowrose10
spiritfilled24
amandarj
lov2roknroll
rowbaby
soufiehere
bastet
pmarco
eileen9
red lace
chelsea466
unholyflesh
suzanne20
redhead44613
rhearabies
simonedemidova
okcutie67
heartbreaker123
mssilverfox
fireflysgirl
tanyaann
mag83
troublebug
josie68
stefy37
winterblue56
bettyb
vivian2981
mls31
ruth34611
sneaksintoyourheart
alterette
2kidsmom
kissablekiss
thewaterbearer
artgurl
holly4459 (on a daily basis)
and most recently krupa


flowerforyou

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Sat 08/06/11 10:06 AM

I hope some ladies are reading this at the same time they are asking where the real guys are cause you can't get more honest than these post.


What I see is a lot of bitterness and negativity in here. What about that is supposed to make women contact men?

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Sat 08/06/11 10:17 AM


I hope some ladies are reading this at the same time they are asking where the real guys are cause you can't get more honest than these post.


What I see is a lot of bitterness and negativity in here. What about that is supposed to make women contact men?


you see what you want. i have asked several women on here for a chance at meeting up and learning more about each other. i exaggerated the list quite a bit, but it is still true about them telling me that they are only here for friendships that they have built. am i bitter? i still chat and flirt with them and continue to contact other women i am interested in. am i hurt? sure, but it doesn't consume me to the point of wanting to take up sword swallowing. women don't ordinarily contact men, but several women have messaged me about something i've posted. maybe you could reread the posts and find something GOOD

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Sat 08/06/11 10:34 AM



I hope some ladies are reading this at the same time they are asking where the real guys are cause you can't get more honest than these post.


What I see is a lot of bitterness and negativity in here. What about that is supposed to make women contact men?


you see what you want. i have asked several women on here for a chance at meeting up and learning more about each other. i exaggerated the list quite a bit, but it is still true about them telling me that they are only here for friendships that they have built. am i bitter? i still chat and flirt with them and continue to contact other women i am interested in. am i hurt? sure, but it doesn't consume me to the point of wanting to take up sword swallowing. women don't ordinarily contact men, but several women have messaged me about something i've posted. maybe you could reread the posts and find something GOOD


I message people often. I'm not one to sit around and wait for some guy to contact me.

Klc is correct. I wasn't bashing anyone. I was simply asking why the negativity would make women contact men. As I've said already, I do contact me. I don't just wait around. But, if someone is often negative, I'm probably not going to send them an email.


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Sat 08/06/11 10:34 AM


i have asked several women on here for a chance at meeting up and learning more about each other. i exaggerated the list quite a bit, but it is still true about them telling me that they are only here for friendships that they have built. am i bitter? i still chat and flirt with them and continue to contact other women i am interested in. am i hurt? sure, but it doesn't consume me to the point of wanting to take up sword swallowing. women don't ordinarily contact men, but several women have messaged me about something i've posted. maybe you could reread the posts and find something GOOD


Ese, ol' bean, I think youre awesome, so its shocking to me that you dont have much luck here. If I lived close, I would surely want to meet. Are you contacting women who list a status that wants relationship rather than friendship?

That said, I dont think Sing is bashing, just seeking answers. From what I have seen is that Sing will call people on vagueness. Lots o folks read it as hostility, but I rarely observe that from her posts. She asked why a women would contact a man who hints at hostility or at least frustration for women as a gender rather than consideration for them as individuals. That is reasonable to me.




Thank you. I'm glad someone was able to understand what I was saying.

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Sat 08/06/11 10:46 AM


Ese, ol' bean, I think youre awesome, so its shocking to me that you dont have much luck here. If I lived close, I would surely want to meet. Are you contacting women who list a status that wants relationship rather than friendship?
most of the women i contact interest me, some have contacted me because of something i posted. i've even tried some that are opposite of what usually interests me. it's usually oh ese you are such a (various adjectives)guy, but (various excuses)hope you find someone soon. i'm beginning to think mingle has set up a button titled "shoot bulldog down in flames" (jk)
That said, I dont think Sing is bashing, just seeking answers. From what I have seen is that Sing will call people on vagueness. Lots o folks read it as hostility, but I rarely observe that from her posts. She asked why a women would contact a man who hints at hostility or at least frustration for women as a gender rather than consideration for them as individuals. That is reasonable to me.

Thank you. I'm glad someone was able to understand what I was saying.

when she said all she sees is negativity here, well i'm here so i take it to mean i am part of the negativity. i don't think the other gentlemen here are trying to turn women off of them, but i could be wrong. some people like to hurt themselves
singmesweet, you are a difficult woman to read. your posts can be confusing at times and i will try to remember to let you post several times in the future on a subject before i come to a conclusion about how you feel


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Sat 08/06/11 10:53 AM


I hope some ladies are reading this at the same time they are asking where the real guys are cause you can't get more honest than these post.


What I see is a lot of bitterness and negativity in here. What about that is supposed to make women contact men?


I would submit that there's a difference between "bitterness and negativity" vs. "this has been my experience, it's pointless to keep doing the same thing over and over again with no results, so I'm not going to do it anymore." Sure, there can be an element of bitterness and negativity within the learning process itself, but there's more to it than that.


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Sat 08/06/11 10:57 AM



Ese, ol' bean, I think youre awesome, so its shocking to me that you dont have much luck here. If I lived close, I would surely want to meet. Are you contacting women who list a status that wants relationship rather than friendship?
most of the women i contact interest me, some have contacted me because of something i posted. i've even tried some that are opposite of what usually interests me. it's usually oh ese you are such a (various adjectives)guy, but (various excuses)hope you find someone soon. i'm beginning to think mingle has set up a button titled "shoot bulldog down in flames" (jk)
That said, I dont think Sing is bashing, just seeking answers. From what I have seen is that Sing will call people on vagueness. Lots o folks read it as hostility, but I rarely observe that from her posts. She asked why a women would contact a man who hints at hostility or at least frustration for women as a gender rather than consideration for them as individuals. That is reasonable to me.

Thank you. I'm glad someone was able to understand what I was saying.

when she said all she sees is negativity here, well i'm here so i take it to mean i am part of the negativity. i don't think the other gentlemen here are trying to turn women off of them, but i could be wrong. some people like to hurt themselves
singmesweet, you are a difficult woman to read. your posts can be confusing at times and i will try to remember to let you post several times in the future on a subject before i come to a conclusion about how you feel




I'm usually pretty straight forward when I post. So, I'm not sure I understand what's difficult to read about me. Or what is confusing. Could you be a bit more specific?