afraid to start dating again

iVillage Member
Registered: 04-30-2008
afraid to start dating again
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Wed, 04-30-2008 - 4:53pm
I am a single mom of 2 teenagers. I have been single for almost 6 years after a 16 year marriage. It has been so long since I have been on a date, over 20 years, that I feel like I don't know how to meet a man no less date one. I tried an internet dating site for the 3 day trial period and was very discouraged by the lack of enthusiasm and interest generated by my post. I am a 42 year old, fun, happy, attractive woman. BUT, more than anything, I am scared!
iVillage Member
Registered: 07-30-2007
Fri, 05-02-2008 - 12:32pm

I haven't been divorced/don't have kids, but I do know what it is like to be out of the game for a long time.

iVillage Member
Registered: 04-30-2008
Fri, 05-02-2008 - 3:20pm
Thank you so much for your advice. I will give it another shop and try not to get so uptight about it. I will let you know how it goes.
iVillage Member
Registered: 07-30-2007
Fri, 05-02-2008 - 3:36pm

Good luck....and remember...sometimes you have to go through a few duds to get to the real fireworks. :)

iVillage Member
Registered: 04-30-2008
Fri, 05-02-2008 - 6:47pm

Thanks Suzie,


I joined today and have chatted a bit...the more I practice the easier it gets. I really appreciate your help.

iVillage Member
Registered: 05-11-2004
Sat, 05-03-2008 - 1:53am

I think I would give it more than a 3 day try.


There are lots of great free sites out there. Have you tried any of them?


Which site were you on for your free 3 day trial?


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iVillage Member
Registered: 04-30-2008
Sat, 05-10-2008 - 9:43pm

Hi,


iVillage Member
Registered: 02-07-2008
Mon, 05-12-2008 - 8:44pm

The dating world can be especially when you're just getting back into it.

KLM
iVillage Member
Registered: 04-30-2008
Tue, 05-13-2008 - 9:07am

Hi KLM,


iVillage Member
Registered: 05-11-2004
Tue, 05-13-2008 - 5:01pm

Let us know how your singles event goes. My church here in Ohio has a very large singles ministry and it really is very cool. They have stuff for all ages and for all different backgrounds from divorced people to widowed to people who have never been married.


I hope you have a great time!

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